Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) has been an industry leader since 1897. We promote professional and personal development in a supportive and responsive work environment that values respect, investment, growth, honesty, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintains instrumentation including flow and pressure meters and recording devices, telephone transmitters and receivers, chemical release detection equipment and computer equipment.
• Maintains chemical feed equipment including chlorinators, and chemical metering pumps.
• Maintains facility heating and air conditioning equipment as needed.
• Maintains and tests system protection equipment including surge relief valves, altitude, air and pressure relief valves.
• Maintains and tests emergency equipment including backup generators, emergency lights and chlorine release response equipment.
• Maintains pumping equipment including lubrication, packing, vibration analysis, assembly and disassembly and electrical and SCADA troubleshooting.
• Maintains equipment repair records and parts inventories.
• Performs inspection of plant equipment, Intake station and metering pits.
• Performs emergency chemical release response and emergency equipment repair after suitable training period.
• Performs plant and facilities start up or shut down as required.
• Performs chemical receiving at main treatment plant and designated remote facilities.
• Performs installations or modifications to equipment and facilities as required for the operation of existing or newly installed facilities.
• Attends both in-house and vendor sponsored training courses and seminars as required.
• Assumes on-call responsibilities after a suitable training period and works short notice overtime as required.
• Performs duties on weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Snow removal at CJO Plant and remote facilities.
• Cleans various basins, storage tanks and reservoirs as necessary.
• Performs all related duties as required by supervisor.
• Schedules maintenance activities when Maintenance Foreman or Superintendent of Production are unavailable.
• Adheres to and promotes the Company safety policy and practices as it pertains to the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Maintain a valid NJ driver's license.
• At least six years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment pertinent to water facility operations.
• A specific trade skill in chemical feed system, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc. may be required at time of hire.
• The ability to obtain T-1 license within three years of date of employment.
• The ability to obtain New Jersey Black Seal License within three years of date of employment.

Skills

Must have the ability to obtain T-1 license within three years of date of employment. Must have the ability to obtain New Jersey Black Seal License within three years of date of employment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (effective first of the month after hire).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and 12 paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Salary Range: $65,586 – $81,983 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Some mandatory overtime will be required as necessary to maintain facilities operation. Performs duties on weekends and holidays as scheduled.

ADA/Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any and all employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to lift 100 pounds assisted and 50 lbs. unassisted. Work emphasizes walking, standing for extended periods of time, visual acuity, hearing, and speech. Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.

Work Authorization & Pre-Employment Requirements

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• All candidates must successfully pass a drug screen, pre-employment physical, background check, and possess a valid driver’s license in good standing (if required for the position).
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Positions For positions requiring a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), the use of marijuana (including medical marijuana) or any controlled substances, whether prescribed or otherwise, is strictly prohibited under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Such use is a violation of federal law and will disqualify candidates from CDL-required positions.

Recruitment Fraud Alert

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Middlesex Water Company and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.