Entry-Level Wastewater Plant Mechanic — Hands-On Maintenance

City of Port Arthur; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Port Arthur is seeking an entry-journey level Plant Mechanic for Wastewater Conveyance to perform skilled mechanical work and semi-skilled electrical tasks in the maintenance of water and wastewater plants and related equipment.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining pumps, motors, drive systems, and chemical feeders, with opportunities to work on heavy equipment and perform preventive maintenance across city facilities.

Qualifications

• Entry-journey level in plant mechanic series.
• Ability to perform skilled mechanical repairs.
• Ability to perform routine electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Participate in operation, repair, maintenance and upkeep of the city's water and wastewater plants including lift stations, pump stations, storm drain pumping stations, water towers and related facilities.
• Maintain a regular inspection schedule of equipment, machinery and facilities; troubleshoot electrical and mechanical aspects of the water and wastewater systems.
• Perform general electrical and complex mechanical maintenance and repair tasks in the servicing of the city's water and wastewater systems and equipment including pumps, motors, drive systems and chemical feeders.
• Operate some heavy equipment in the maintenance and repair of water and wastewater facilities and systems including backhoes, bull dozers and city vehicles.
• Utilize a variety of manual tools to complete assigned projects including shoveling various materials and repairing equipment.
• Operate a variety of light electrical equipment including welders, electric meters, torches, air compressors and other similar equipment and machinery in constructing, repairing and maintaining various water and wastewater facilities and systems.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical/mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Tools

Backhoes

Bull dozers

Welders

Electric meters

Job description

The City of Port Arthur is seeking an entry-journey level Plant Mechanic for Wastewater Conveyance to perform skilled mechanical work and semi-skilled electrical tasks in the maintenance of water and wastewater plants and related equipment.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining pumps, motors, drive systems, and chemical feeders, with opportunities to work on heavy equipment and perform preventive maintenance across city facilities.