Mechanic - Wastewater

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• Wastewater Town of Amherst Mechanic
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• Wastewater Performs the proper and safe maintenance and repair of all wastewater division equipment throughout the wastewater treatment plant and collection system.

Operates light and heavy equipment as necessary. Designated essential personnel.

MAJOR DUTIES

Carries out preventive and breakdown maintenance for all mechanical equipment, either personally or through outside vendors. Operates a variety of diagnostic instruments and variety of hand, electric, and air-driven tools. Tests, evaluates status of mechanical equipment and performs or schedules needed service and repairs. Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary units and related parts in the performance of repair and maintenance work.

Repairs equipment such as:

pumps, drives, valves, generators, gear reducers, vehicles, buildings, landscaping equipment, sewer air releases, manholes and all other equipment associated with the treatment plant and pumping stations. Changes oils, bearings, seals, and lubricates equipment. Fabricates, cuts and welds metals. Conducts various analyses and inspections of mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair or replacement. Ability to troubleshoot basic electric circuitry. Purchases equipment, parts and supplies used for mechanical system maintenance. Provides emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed and appropriate. When required, responds to emergency problems while off duty. Maintains records, prepares reports and other specialized maintenance records of equipment and mechanical equipment. Must be aware of the chemicals used at all facilities, their dangers, and the precautions needed to work safely around them. Must be aware of the dangers associated with confined spaces and other occupational hazards related to working around wastewater facilities. Must be aware of lock-out tag-out procedures and take necessary precautions when working around high voltage electric current. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School degree or equivalent PLUS three (3) years of experience related to construction, maintenance, or repair OR any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position. Valid State Driver\'s License and valid Massachusetts CDL Class B with Air Brake and Tanker endorsement. Hydraulic License Class 2B (minimum). Thorough knowledge of mechanics; Considerable knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, pumps and valves, generators and welding; repair activities; Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment; ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to municipal maintenance and repair activities; Working knowledge of practices, methods, materials and tools used in modern equipment maintenance; Ability to establish and maintain effective preventive maintenance programs, policies and procedures; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions; ability to work in inclement weather; Ability to establish successful working relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors and the public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to successfully pass pre-employment physical and drug test. Ability to successfully pass a CORI background check and driver\'s license check. Active Filters Mechanic

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