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City of Savannah

Senior Water and Sewer Maintenance Mechanic - Water Reclamation

SALARY

$16.85 Hourly

$35,046.00 Annually

LOCATION

Savannah, GA

JOB TYPE

Full-Time Permanent

JOB NUMBER

2018-SMM-WR

DEPARTMENTTEST

Water Reclamation

DIVISION

President Street Plant

OPENING DATE

05/14/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

SALARY

$16.85 Hourly

$35,046.00 Annually

LOCATION

Savannah, GA

JOB TYPE

Full-Time Permanent

JOB NUMBER

2018-SMM-WR

DEPARTMENTTEST

Water Reclamation

DIVISION

President Street Plant

OPENING DATE

05/14/2018

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

Purpose

This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment used in the wastewater treatment process.

Essential Job Functions

Assists other mechanics and service contract providers as necessary.

Repairs and overhauls wastewater pumps, gear boxes, motors, and all other equipment in the wastewater treatment plant.

Welds, fabricates, and refurbishes parts and equipment.

Modifies existing equipment as needed to improve plant operations;
installs new pumps and equipment.

Designs handrails, foot bridges, and piping systems.

Orders parts and supplies.

Operates heavy equipment.

Repairs hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED plus vocational training in heavy maintenance and repair; with two years of heavy duty pumping and auxiliary power equipment repair and maintenance and/or basic electricity and advanced welding experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must possess' a valid class B commercial driver's license.
 

Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; a motor vehicle report will be conducted, and driving history must meet the standards outlined by the City of Savannah; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment. The final score on this examination will consist of a rating of education and experience, plus veterans' preference points, if eligible. The names of all competitors rated eligible for appointment will be placed on the proper register according to their final scores. 

Additional Information

Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.

Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operations and processes.

Knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance techniques.

Skill in training employees.

Skill in welding and fabricating parts.

Skill in operating light and heavy equipment, including a forklift, overhead crane, tractor, and bush hog.

Skill in using hand, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.

Skill in reading blueprints.

Skill in repairing and maintaining a variety of pumps and equipment.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Employer
City of Savannah
Phone
912-651-6484
Website
http://www.savannahga.gov
Address
132 E. Broughton Street
P.O. Box 1027
Savannah, Georgia, 31302-9972
Employer
City of Savannah
Phone
912-651-6484
Website
http://www.savannahga.gov
Address
132 E. Broughton Street
P.O. Box 1027
Savannah, Georgia, 31302-9972
Senior Water and Sewer Maintenance Mechanic - Water Reclamation Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
Do you have at least two years of experience in heavy duty pumping and auxiliary power equipment repair and maintenance and/or basic electricity and advanced welding (Must be listed on official application under work history)?


* QUESTION 2
Do you have a Class B or Class A Commercial Driver's License?


* Required Question