Wastewater Equipment Mechanic

About the role

Under general supervision, performs skilled maintenance and repair on water/sewer treatment plant and lift station pump mechanical and equipment devices.

Responsibilities

• Receives work orders concerning water/sewage treatment plant and/or lift station pump and mechanical maintenance and repairs.
• Performs skilled troubleshooting and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions, and determines needs for repair or replacement of equipment and parts accordingly.
• Inspects work upon completion to ensure adherence to work order specifications.
• Adheres to established preventive maintenance programs and schedules for lubricating, rotating, cleaning, and inspecting equipment and attendant devices.
• Complies with established safety measures and accident prevention standards, i.e., use of proper gear and equipment, monitoring environmental conditions.
• Reports on any perceived apparent or potential maintenance or repair needs in a timely manner.
• Provides lead worker supervision, guidance, and technical assistance to subordinate crew.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces various parts, equipment and devices, i.e., pumps, motors, bubbler and ventilation systems, water and air lines, drive shafts, air compressors, piping, valves, pneumatic controls, electrical fixtures including switches and motors.

Requirements

• High school diploma, HiSet, GED or equivalent, and advanced level of work in installation, maintenance, or comparable role or trade at an advanced level of work; including the responsibility for independently troubleshooting mechanical failures.
• A combination of education and experience; including the responsibility for independently troubleshooting mechanical failures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher degree, Certification in a related field and one year work experience in the installation, maintenance or comparable role or trade at an advanced level of work; including the responsibility for independently troubleshooting mechanical failures.
• A combination of education and experience; including the responsibility for independently troubleshooting mechanical failures.

Skills

• Ability to effectively operate a torch.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems including the repair and/or maintenance of electric motors and pumps.
• Experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing generators.
• Experience in inspection and maintenance of sewer lift stations.
• Experience using diagrams, plans, and schematics while performing electrical work.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Plans (Voluntary Life, Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability).
• Limited group life insurance.
• Deferred Compensation through MassMutual.

Pay

Salary range is TBD.

Schedule

40 hours/week.