FACILITIES PLANT MECHANIC I, II, III

About the role

Performs technical and skilled trades work in the maintenance, repair and replacement of machinery and equipment in a water and/or wastewater treatment plant.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, services and lubricates pumps, motors and related treatment equipment (15%)
• Dismantles and repairs various plant equipment such as gauges, grit collectors, conveyors, mechanical grinders, engines, blowers, gas and air compressors and chlorinators (20%)
• Performs complete overhauls of water and wastewater treatment machinery and equipment including chemical feeders, conveyors, chlorinators and pumps of all types (15%)
• Maintains and installs liquid chemical feed pumps (10%)
• Replaces control valves and valve position indicating lights (10%)
• Makes minor and emergency repairs (10%)
• Prepares records and reports on plant operations (10%)
• Performs minor electrical repairs (5%)
• Serves on the Utilities Maintenance emergency on-call rotation (5%)

Requirements

• Falls under moderate supervision of the assigned supervisor.
• Facilities Plant Mechanic III supervises a small crew.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and moderate experience in water and/or wastewater treatment plant maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• North Carolina AWWA-WEA Class I Maintenance Technologist Certification within 18 months of employment.
• NIMS 100, 200, and 700 training within twelve months of hire.
• Valid appropriate driver's license with acceptable driving history.

Skills

• General knowledge of the installation, repair and maintenance of the mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components of water and wastewater treatment and pump station equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the installation, repair and maintenance of the mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components of water and wastewater treatment and pump station equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of the work.
• Welding and fabrication skills.
• Ability to determine improper operation of water and wastewater pumping and treatment equipment, and to take proper remedial action.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work under adverse conditions.

Benefits

Comprehensive list of benefits can be found online at City of Gastonia Em.

Pay

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Schedule

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