Maintenance Mechanic - Treatment (SM Clouse WRC)

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic- Treatment is responsible for the basic maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities. This position supports multiple facilities with varying processes, equipment, and functional requirements.

Essential Functions

• Diagnostics and resolves standard water or wastewater facility machinery, piping and equipment problems.
• Performs predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance duties.
• Tracks and records information required in work order documents and enters into computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and uses Microsoft Office.
• Performs standard level diagnostic tests to resolve routine problems.
• Repairs plant machinery and equipment, using hoists, jacks, ladders, confined space equipment, PPE, welding equipment, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and other tools.
• Dismantles, constructs and assembles various components of facilities, industrial machinery or equipment.
• Performs confined space entries in hazardous environments.
• Makes functional adjustments to mechanical equipment.
• Cleans and lubricates machinery and equipment according to specifications.
• Identifies parts with specifications and orders replacements.
• Furnishes mechanical recommendations when ordering new parts, machinery and equipment.
• Has knowledge of basic electrical and instrumentation principles.
• Promotes and practices a safe working environment in an industrial setting.
• Applies basic principles of mechanical maintenance.
• Performs work in accordance with TCEQ, OSHA, and other applicable government regulations.
• Reads O & M manuals, as-built drawings, block maps, schematics, and construction plans.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
• May operate a forklift, powered vertical lifting machinery, utility truck, crane, combination unit, water tanker, or other heavy equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Decision Making

Receives general supervision. May refer more complex issues to higher levels. May act as a team leader.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduation from high school or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
• Two years’ experience performing repairs and maintenance in the mechanical trade.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class "C" Texas Wastewater Operator License.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and pushing/pulling a maximum force of 105 pounds.
• Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling and working in cramped and strained positions for extended periods of time to perform job scope.
• Subject to climbing up to 200 feet in height.
• Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects.
• May be required to comply with requirements as specified in applicable regulations for personal protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated protective equipment, including clearance for use of respiratory protection and other associated protective equipment.
• Operates company vehicle on a daily basis.
• May be required to work hours other than regular daytime schedules such as shift work, nights, weekends and holidays.