Water & Sewer Maintenance Mechanic - I & D Water

This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of water treatment plant mechanical systems.

Assembles, overhauls, and repairs gasoline and diesel powered equipment.

Changes chlorine containers weekly; performs specialized maintenance and repairs on liquid chlorine systems, including chlorinators, evaporators, and vacuum regulators.

Cleans chemical solution tanks and piping.

Performs maintenance and repairs on Trac-Vac system; changes boots, fittings, hoses, and control valves.

Performs specialized welding, burning, cutting, and fabrication.

Changes out gas bottles and supplies meter stations with spares.

Performs general and specialized maintenance and repairs on sludge de-watering facility including centrifuge, polymer pump, and piping.

Orders parts and maintains parts inventory.

Obtains water samples used for chemical testing; inspects meters and booster station equipment for proper operation; fabricates new mechanical and chemical system equipment; runs water lines; lays pipe.

Operates equipment such as back-hoe, boom truck, forklift, and dump truck.

Repairs raw water and distribution lines.

Maintains supplies for hurricane preparedness.

Replaces light bulbs; repairs sinks and toilets; repairs door hardware.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED; with two years experience in mechanical maintenance and repair of heavy duty pumping and auxiliary power equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must possess' valid class C driver's license.
 

Knowledge of water pump repair and maintenance.

Knowledge of advanced welding techniques.

Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine and equipment repair.

Knowledge of water plant equipment and operations.

Knowledge of emergency response plans and protocols.

Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.

Skill in the operation of assigned equipment.

Skill in oral and written communication.