Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic II

City of Kingston • Kingston, NY

14h • Onsite

About The Position

This is semi-skilled and skilled work involving maintenance and repair in a wastewater treatment plant, collection lines, pumping facilities, and/or combined sewer overflow facilities within a wastewater collection and treatment system. Employees may be assigned to a treatment plant, collection system, or both, and may be reassigned by the Chief/Managing Operator or Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Employees at a treatment facility may assist with operation and maintenance of its equipment and processes. Employees assigned to a collection system may provide routine operations, maintenance, and housekeeping updates to wastewater treatment plant operators and/or mechanics. Employees also assist operators and higher-ranking employees with maintaining and repairing related equipment. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator or an employee of higher rank, with detailed instructions provided for new assignments. Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, be on call, operate motor equipment, and perform manual labor in the treatment facility, collection system, pump stations, and combined sewer overflow facilities. Related work is required as assigned.

Applicants must complete the City of Kingston, NY employment application. Resumes will not be accepted.

Requirements

• High school graduation, a high school equivalency diploma, or graduation from an approved trade school.
• One year of experience as a semi-skilled laborer or in work related to maintenance.
• Valid New York State driver's license in good standing, maintained throughout employment.
• Working knowledge of common practices, tools, terminology, and safety precautions in treatment plant operation and maintenance.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
• Reliability.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair equipment and facilities in the wastewater treatment plant, collection lines, pumping facilities, and/or combined sewer overflow facilities.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of equipment and processes at a wastewater treatment facility, if assigned there.
• Provide routine operations, maintenance, and housekeeping updates to wastewater treatment plant operators and/or mechanics, if assigned to a collection system.
• Assist wastewater treatment plant operators and higher-ranking employees with maintenance and repair of related equipment.
• Operate motor equipment and perform manual labor as required.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

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