Water/Wastewater Systems Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Operator)

United States Army Installation Management Command • Socorro, NM

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a journeyman-level Water/Wastewater Systems Mechanic position that involves maintaining and repairing installation water supply, distribution, and treatment plant equipment and systems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a medical evaluation/examination for new hires and current employees and are required to carry and maintain their medical examination card while operating CDL required vehicles.
• This position is subject to random drug testing in accordance with Omnibus Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and Army Regulation 600-85 once the CDL is obtained.
• Must obtain and maintain state of New Mexico Certification for water supply and wastewater treatment Level 2 and 3 Certification within 24 months.
• This position requires the incumbent to work rotating shifts that include weekends and holidays.
• Days off are rotated between Tuesday/Wednesday and Saturday/Sunday.
• Position requires the incumbent to be on a rotating two (2) week on-call status during non-regularly scheduled hours that includes weekends and holidays.
• Incumbent required to perform the duties of a Water Treatment Plant Operator two (2) weeks out of three (3) and work weekends one (1) week out of three (3).
• Incumbent required to perform the duties of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator one (1) week out three (3).
• Position requires the incumbent to work in all types of weather.
• Requires use of protective clothing or equipment, as authorized by WSMR Safety Office
• US Citizens
• Ability to do the work of a(n) Water/Wastewater Systems Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to collect samples of treated water and sewage, perform preventive inspections and maintenance on chemical feeders, chlorinators and other equipment, adjust rates of flow and amount of chemicals to be fed into the system; follow simple diagrams and drawings; maintain and repair water supply, distribution and treatment plant equipment and systems.
• State of New Mexico Certifications as Water Systems Operator Level One (1) and Wastewater Systems Operator Level One (1).

Nice To Haves

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all industrial equipment in water booster pumping plant, remote pumping stations, such as deep well pumping equipment, high-lift centrifugal and turbine pumps, variable feed chlorinators and chemical feed pumps.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and perform minor electronic and mechanical repairs on computer control and alarm system consisting of central controls at the main building and 19 secondary control systems on the geographically dispersed wells and equipment.
• Install, repair, maintain, and modify any portion of the water distribution systems including the mains, feeder lines, various altitude, air relief and gate, valves, fire hydrants, etc.
• Perform tasks associated with water treatment where the quality of the water is below acceptable and prescribed standards requiring filtration processes to change the taste, odor, physical, chemical, and/or bacteriological content of the water.
• Perform a full range of waste water treatment plant operator duties.
• Operate a 5-ton maintenance vehicle, 2200 gallon Septic Truck, and/or 4000 gallon Septic Pumper Truck upon request from customers or as needed in the regular course of the day or after hour emergency.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed