Wastewater Plant Mechanic

City of Grand Junction • Grand Junction, CO

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About The Position

The Plant Mechanic diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains equipment and facilities associated with water and wastewater treatment plants. The role may include welding, programming and installing PLCs, calibrating and maintaining instruments and control systems, purchasing parts and supplies, and assisting with facility and grounds maintenance. The position is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug screens.

The City of Grand Junction Wastewater Division provides wastewater collection services to about 30,000 customers. Its staff supports collections operations, lift station maintenance, system inspection, and customer service, while maintaining sewer lines, lift stations, manholes, and related infrastructure.

The hiring range is $30.23–$34.02 per hour.

Requirements

• Four years of plant maintenance and repair experience.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED, supplemented by specialized training in mechanical equipment maintenance and repair; qualifying combinations of education and experience may be substituted.
• Some assignments may require possession of, or ability to obtain, a Colorado Class A Commercial Driver's License, a Water/Wastewater Operator's D License, and/or Collections/Distribution I, II, III, and IV certificates.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on water and wastewater treatment plants and related equipment and facilities.
• Install, align, test, maintain, recondition, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and hydraulic systems, components, and parts.
• Replace piping and recondition valves.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service equipment and facilities, including packing, lubricating, cleaning, painting, and welding equipment.
• Fabricate and weld parts and equipment, including repairing cracked or broken ferrous and nonferrous metal parts.
• Design, lay out, and fabricate structures and parts, including drilling, milling, and lathe work as required.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment and facilities.
• Program and install PLCs and calibrate, repair, and maintain instruments and control systems.
• Purchase parts and supplies and assist with general facility and grounds maintenance.

Benefits

• The City’s near-site Sage Health & Wellness Center offers free or low-cost healthcare services for employees and dependents enrolled in a City health plan. Services include preventive care, health assessments and coaching, treatment for common illnesses, lab services, physical therapy, medical massage therapy, and behavioral health counseling.
• The clinic offers wellness programs, challenges, and classes for employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED