WWTP Maintenance Mechanic

Town of Fuquay-Varina•Fuquay-Varina, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preventive and scheduled maintenance and repairs at the Town’s wastewater treatment facilities. When operator shift relief is necessary, the primary focus is to operate the wastewater treatment plant’s various treatment functions during the operator’s absence. The position performs semi-skilled and skilled work as part of a team maintaining and repairing sewer process equipment, including inspection, repair, and maintenance. Employees conduct frequent gas monitoring and OSHA-required confined-space testing. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, including extreme hot and cold weather, and involves potential exposure to loud noise, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work is performed under regular supervision and evaluated through conferences, observation, review of records, and inspection for compliance with instructions and standard trade and safety practices. The wastewater treatment plant operates 24/7/365. This is a critical personnel position, requiring the employee to perform duties during inclement weather and other emergency situations to ensure continuity of Town services. Employees may be subject to on-call and call-back work and must assist during emergencies such as hurricanes and natural disasters. Starting salary is determined based on certifications, qualifications, and direct or related experience. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

High school graduation.
Some experience operating and maintaining machinery and equipment, preferably in a wastewater treatment plant, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possess, or be able to obtain within 12 months of hire, a State of North Carolina Wastewater Operator Grade I certificate.
Obtain a Class B Commercial Driver License with Tanker endorsement within six months of hire.
Be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and hear.
Be able to perform medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Have visual acuity to read gauges and dials, observe moving machine parts, operate a computer terminal, and record and review written records.
Knowledge of wastewater treatment equipment and related maintenance activities.
Working knowledge of environmental and regulatory requirements related to the work.
Knowledge of the care and use of equipment and tools used in division functions, as well as safety precautions and potential hazards in maintenance activities.
Knowledge of Town, Department, and Division operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices, and of local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending methods, procedures, and techniques to resolve issues.
Knowledge of Town administrative policies and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and Federal, State, and local regulations.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including extreme hot and cold weather and exposure to workplace hazards.
Ability to perform required duties during inclement weather and emergencies and to assist with on-call and call-back work.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, scheduled, and emergency maintenance and repairs on pumps, motors, blowers, and other wastewater treatment plant equipment.
Troubleshoot and correct operational problems; monitor equipment and initiate repairs or recommend replacement.
Provide technical advice to wastewater plant employees on facility and equipment operation and repair.
Prepare and maintain equipment records in asset management software.
Ensure work and equipment use comply with safety regulations and procedures; report accidents as required.
Collect wastewater compliance samples under EPA guidelines and collect process-control samples; record data to identify treatment-process trends.
Monitor the wastewater treatment process for changes or disturbances and make timely adjustments to improve efficiency.
Monitor treatment chemical quantities and adjust chemical feed rates to maintain process control.
Operate biological treatment systems to prevent odors from negatively affecting the community.
Use the plant’s SCADA system and maintain detailed records in accordance with the Town’s NPDES permits.
Document plant operational data and work activities using computer records, software, and daily logbooks.
Inspect treatment processes and equipment for proper functioning and maintain records.
Operate the wastewater treatment plant’s treatment functions when providing operator shift relief.
Assist with emergency repairs and other work as necessary, including during on-call, call-back, inclement-weather, and emergency situations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.