Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Mechanic I

City of Clarksville•GAS and WATER 2215 Madison Street Clarksville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is the first of three levels in the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance series. Incumbents access and operate all process equipment, above and below ground level. Perform maintenance on all operational, mechanical and electrical equipment, systems and structures of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
One (1) year of experience of installing and/or repairing electronic, electrical and/or mechanical systems.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
May be required to obtain a Class A CDL driver’s license.
Train to obtain Grade IV Wastewater/Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification (respective to assigned area).
Knowledge of industrial equipment, components, and machinery.
Knowledge of applicable tools, equipment, and materials.
Knowledge of reading and understanding maps, drawings, blueprints, schematics, manufacturer’s data, gauges, etc.
Knowledge of basic algebra, geometry, and hydraulics.
Knowledge of safety procedures.
Knowledge of recordkeeping principles.
Knowledge of welding techniques.
Knowledge of computer and related software applications.
Knowledge of inventory principles.
Skill in performing skilled maintenance and repair activities.
Skill in operating applicable tools and equipment.
Skill in maintaining operational records.
Skill in maintaining inventory.
Skill in detecting and diagnosing equipment malfunctions.
Skill in reading and comprehending maps, drawings, blueprints, schematics, manufacturer’s data, gauges, etc.
Skill in using a computer and related software applications.
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

Trains to and operates and performs maintenance and repairs on all operational, mechanical, electronic and/or electrical equipment, systems and structures of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant while maintaining sanitary cleanliness of work areas, the treatment plant and associated facilities; performs preventative maintenance on all equipment regularly and informs manager of any needed maintenance or repairs.
Trains to and oversees performance of any contractual maintenance work performed.
Trains to and monitors plant operations regularly for proper operation and treatment.
Makes any changes needed; perform plant calculations for chemical dosages, chemical usage, flow rates, detention time and all other calculations necessary for the operation of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Trains to and recognizes plant status, troubleshoots and performs corrective actions of the plant operations to ensure water quality meets or exceeds the standards of EPA and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Trains to and accurately updates computerized preventative maintenance and parts inventory management system; enter and update files on computer for preparing reports, spreadsheets, historical information and maintenance records according to City, State and Federal guidelines; view, understand and maintain Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Works safely observing all OSHA, Federal, State, and City regulations.
Reports any accidents immediately to supervisor.
Correctly wears appropriate personal protective equipment when required.
Must be available for standby/on-call work.
Performs other work as required.