Utility Maintenance Mechanic - Wastewater Treatment Plant

UTILITY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

Department:

Water & Sewer Resources -

Wastewater Treatment Plant Type of Position:

Full-Time, Union

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and training in mechanical maintenance, electronics, and electrical, preferably in the maintenance of wastewater equipment. Experience with troubleshooting and repair of pumps, motors and valves, electrical systems, and mechanical equipment. Possession of a high school diploma or GED supplemented by course work in the instrumentation, mechanical and electrical fields. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License - CDL Class B. Must be on-call weekly (when scheduled) and be available to respond to off-shift issues and work overtime if needed.

REQUIREMENTS

Must pass a criminal background investigation, pre-employment physical, and drug test.

NATURE OF WORK PERFORMED

This position is responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of all Wastewater Treatment Plant facilities and equipment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance work on pumps, motors, valves and flow/level related equipment throughout the Plant; repairs or replaces piping, electrical wiring, hoses, belts, chains, bearings, sprockets, etc. in the maintenance of facilities; inspects, monitors and maintains operational process units, including bar screens, grit conveyors, clarifiers, aeration tank units, and chlorination facilities; inspects, monitors and maintains biosolids process units, including digester mixing, heating, gas storage units, gravity belt thickener units, and biosolids dewatering equipment; maintains inventory of operating materials and repair/replacement parts; keeps detailed, accurate maintenance records on all work performed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools and equipment for skilled technical, mechanical, electrical and electronics work in the maintenance and repair of wastewater facilities; knowledge of operations/maintenance of pumps, motors, and wastewater equipment; must have good mechanical ability and pass a Mechanical Aptitude test; knowledge of occupational hazards and ability to maintain a safe working environment; ability to properly utilize operation and maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematics, CMMS programs, tools and testing equipment of the electrical, electronics and mechanical trades to perform preventative and corrective maintenance actions; must be computer literate; required to work in inclement weather and non-standard hours, including on-call and overtime shifts; ability to climb, bend, stoop, twist, and lift moderate to heavy items repeatedly and stand for long periods of time.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit a resume outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$29.30 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift On call

Overtime Work Location:

In person