Water Treatment Plant Mechanic

Town of Cary•Cary, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cary-Apex Water Treatment Facility (CAWTF) is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Mechanic/Operator. This role involves performing technical and skilled work in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant. Responsibilities include sampling, analyzing, regulating processes and equipment, and participating in both preventative and corrective maintenance programs. This is primarily a MECHANIC POSITION with operator responsibilities on a fill-in basis. The position is part of a career ladder with defined levels of difficulty and experience. Employees may be assigned to maintenance or operations but are expected to operate the plant in a regular or fill-in capacity. The anticipated salary range is $54,163 - $66,539, with a full salary range of $54,163 - $83,969, based on skills and experience.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent GED.
A minimum 'C' level surface water certification is required (or the ability to obtain within 1 year from date of hire).
Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment.
Thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a water treatment plant.
Thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.
Thorough knowledge of hydraulic, chemical, and mechanical principles pertinent to water treatment plant operations.
Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions.
Ability to operate a computer relative to the operation of the plant and troubleshooting malfunctions.
Ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures.
Ability to conduct routine laboratory tests.
Ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to efficiently and effectively communicate with staff and citizens.
Ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of shift operations.
Ability to work in adverse conditions.
Skill in the use and care of equipment and hand tools.
Physical agility to move about freely including climbing stairs, ladders on elevated water tanks and crawling into tight spaces.
Moderate to heavy lifting is required.
Visual acuity is necessary to perform paperwork, read gauges, and make repairs.
Ability to hear, talk, smell and communicate effectively with staff and citizens.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with a 'C' level certification (or higher) are preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs regular preventive maintenance such as greasing moving parts, changing oil, checking amperages, and overall visual inspections of equipment and related parts.
Participates in performing corrective maintenance procedures such as changing bearings in screen pumps and motors, changing ultraviolet lamps, and repairing wiring harnesses and connectors.
Packs pumps, changes belts, replaces shear-pins, etc.
Retrofits plant equipment, structures, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Performs maintenance on fiber optics and Ethernet networks.
Performs maintenance on the ozone system, Captor chemical system, and lagoon dredge.
Installs and maintains security systems and cameras.
Performs maintenance on elevated storage tanks and valve control vaults.
Collects data from the preventative maintenance program and takes corrective action as required.
Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems; checks blueprints, electrical schematics, manuals, etc., to determine problems.
Maintains a safe working environment.
Provides assistance to other maintenance/operations technicians.
Performs skilled mechanical and electrical work in high stress, high danger situations for themselves and co-workers.
Provides technical support to install, troubleshoot, and repair control systems such as PLCs, telemetry, and SCADA.
Assists in training of other staff (higher level mech/operators).
Maintains on-site vehicles.
Performs carpentry, painting, masonry, and welding work.
Assists in ordering, delivery, and inventory of materials and supplies.
Performs dismantling and overhauling of all chemical feed pumps and vertical raw pumps.
Performs maintenance and repair of stand-by generators.
Performs major overhauls of treatment equipment.
Performs installation of new equipment and structures.
Maintains records on plant maintenance.
Operates equipment for landscaping or maintenance needs as required.
Performs other job-related tasks as required.
Makes hourly tours of the plant and checks and documents gauge readings and calibrations.
Adjusts chemical feed rates through the computer.
Checks meters and pumps for proper functioning.
Collects raw water samples daily from the raw water pump station.
Calibrates meters that tie into the SCADA system.
Runs hourly lab tests checking for pH, CL2, residual, turbidity, manganese, alkalinity, CO2; records lab paperwork.
Maintains plant security through video surveillance, physical checks, and electronic lock systems.
Monitors production of ozone; ensures all units are on and working properly.
Observes tank levels and line temperature levels of liquid oxygen tanks.
Monitors three pressure zones for leaks, pressures, and flows.
Monitors bulk and day tanks for adequate supply of all chemicals.
Collects samples for laboratory analysis; makes chemical catches to verify feed rates.
Performs algae enumeration tests, counting and specifying different types and species of algae.
Performs specific laboratory tests; records results.
Monitors operation of the plant through the use of the computer.
Maintains records of plant operations.
Off-loads chemical deliveries.
Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of building and grounds.
Makes minor or emergency repairs.
Reports equipment operation problems to maintenance personnel.