Water / Ww System Mechanic (water Reservoir)

Lubbock, TX, United States

Job Description


Summary

Inspects, repairs, and maintains the equipment and facilities associated with water or wastewater system.

Essential Functions

  • Perform routine maintenance and inspect stationary equipment such as: Water Treatment and Production-pumps, valves, compressors, and fittings. Wastewater Treatment - wastewater pumps, belt filter presses, polymer system, chlorine distribution equipment, gas digesters, belt conveyence, blowers, equipment; including pumps, valves, compressor, and fittings;
  • Clean and maintain appearances of buildings, structures, and equipment.;
  • Inspect, repair, and replace chlorinators and ammoniators (Water Treatment) as needed;
  • Perform general welding, electrical, and pipeline work;
  • Keep records and prepare reports;
  • Lead, train, and evaluate assistants;
  • Mechanic on \'Call Duty\' on a fixed or rotating schedule;
  • Estimate supplies, materials, and maintenance requirements for outside purchases or contract work. Purchase supplies and other work-related items as approved with City credit card;
  • Performs related duties as directed.
Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional three to five years experience operating and repairing large stationary equipment; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Valid Current Driver\'s License

Physical Exam Required;
Requires employee to be clean-shaven.

*** Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components.This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***

Water Treatment Plant:
NPPA - Noncommercial Political;
WW-C - Class C Wastewater License
WW-D - Class D Wastewater License
Ability to obtain Noncommercial Political Pesticide Applicator License issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture within 6 months of hire.

Wastewater Treatment Plant:
Three to five years experience operating and repairing pumps and valves of four, six, eight, twelve, eighteen, and twenty four inches. Also operating and repairing blowers, gas compressors, belt presses, belt conveyance, polymer mixing systems, and other wastewater plant equipment.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:
  • Operating and maintenance practices of the related control and recording devices;
  • Computerized water or wastewater maintenance systems that applies to specific facility.
Ability to:
  • Diagnose failures in specialized water system control devices;
  • Work independently;
  • Maintain accurate records;
  • Work in confined spaces using proper safety equipment, including self contained breathing equipment;
  • Communicate effectively with others;
  • Estimate material and supply needs;
  • Use troubleshooting methods;
  • Read blueprints and plans;
  • Operate forklift and front-end loader (Waste Water Treatment Plant only).
Physical Requirements:
Frequently lift and carry and lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds;
Frequently stand and walk during the shift;
Push and pull objects in order to remove pump covers;
Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
Place arms above, at or below shoulder height;
Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4379684
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $38792 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Lubbock, TX, United States
  • Education
    Not mentioned