Temporary Water Utility Technician
About The Position
Operating water utility components, including filters, pumps, valves, sludge systems and chemical feed systems; planning and performing basic preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment, including engines, motors, pumps, controls and chemical feed systems; repairing broken equipment; monitoring system operations to ensure efficiency and regulatory compliance; lubricating, adjusting and maintaining plant equipment; installing, inspecting and repairing pumps and piping systems; performing laboratory tests for process and water quality; receiving, issuing and maintaining record of maintenance parts, machinery, equipment and materials. Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations for hazardous materials; following the safe and proper use of various hand, power tools and test instruments; following proper safety practices for confined space entry, storing, handling and transporting gases, chemicals and lubricants, using correct lock-out and tag-out procedures and assisting in moving or placement of heavy machinery; completing work process documentation, and performing related work as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma/GED
- Mechanical aptitude
- Communicating through oral and written instruction
- Ability to function as part of a Self-Directed Work Team
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, benefit, and maintenance
- Valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Operating water utility components, including filters, pumps, valves, sludge systems and chemical feed systems
- Planning and performing basic preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment, including engines, motors, pumps, controls and chemical feed systems
- Repairing broken equipment
- Monitoring system operations to ensure efficiency and regulatory compliance
- Lubricating, adjusting and maintaining plant equipment
- Installing, inspecting and repairing pumps and piping systems
- Performing laboratory tests for process and water quality
- Receiving, issuing and maintaining record of maintenance parts, machinery, equipment and materials
- Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations for hazardous materials
- Following the safe and proper use of various hand, power tools and test instruments
- Following proper safety practices for confined space entry, storing, handling and transporting gases, chemicals and lubricants, using correct lock-out and tag-out procedures
- Assisting in moving or placement of heavy machinery
- Completing work process documentation
- Performing related work as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
