Mechanic in Training

About the role

Inframark's Operations and Maintenance team delivers cutting-edge water, wastewater, and public works services to municipalities, utility districts, and industries. The team is dedicated to supporting employees while protecting the environment and the communities served. As a Mechanic in Training, you will repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as pumps, generators, electric motors, pneumatic pumps and tools, motor control centers, and control panels.

Responsibilities

• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
• Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments
• Repair or replace defective parts
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices
• Lubricate and clean parts
• Start devices to test their performance
• Initiate purchase order parts and machines
• Repair electrical equipment
• Attend safety classes, reinforce and comply with company safety policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Prefer three months of related experience, high school diploma or GED, or specialized vocational training
• Must have a valid state driver's license and meet minimum driving standards

Knowledge

• Problem Solving – identifying and resolving problems promptly, gathering and analyzing information skillfully, developing alternative solutions
• Computerized maintenance management software

Skills

• Demonstrating persistence and overcoming obstacles
• Using equipment and materials properly
• Observing safety and security procedures and determining appropriate action beyond guidelines
• Generating suggestions for improving work and developing innovative approaches and ideas

Abilities

• Pursue training and development opportunities; continuously build knowledge and skills
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Working conditions

The position requires some responsibility for safety and health of others and/or for occasional enforcement of the standards of public safety or health. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.

Physical requirements

• Frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing
• Use hands to operate and manipulate tools and equipment
• Very heavy physical exertion including the ability to lift over 50 pounds and exert over 100 pounds of force on a regular basis

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Wellness plan