Industrial Maintenance Technician II

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government in Georgia seeks a skilled Plant Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance, fabrication, overhaul and repair of mechanical equipment across water and wastewater facilities. The role requires diagnosing problems and completing repairs independently, with a focus on safety and quality.

You will weld, machine parts, operate lathes and drill presses, monitor SCADA data, and train entry level crew on safety practices.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and three years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in water/wastewater facilities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; must obtain a CDL Class B license within 6 months of employment.
• Experience with mechanical repairs, fabrication and safety practices in water/wastewater environments.

Responsibilities

• Review system designs and specs for improvements to mechanical systems in water/wastewater facilities.
• Troubleshoot problems and perform preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Fabricate and machine repair parts; weld steel, brass and aluminum; operate lathes, mill/drill presses and power tools.
• Monitor safety practices and train entry level crew on safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Fabrication

Welding

SCADA data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Georgia CDL Class B license within 6 months

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Welders

Job description

Purpose Of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled maintenance, fabrication, overhaul and repair of mechanical equipment located within a water, wastewater, pump stations, lift stations and treatment facilities as a fully competent plant maintenance mechanic, working independently in diagnosing problems and facilitating repairs.

Purpose Of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled maintenance, fabrication, overhaul and repair of mechanical equipment located within a water, wastewater, pump stations, lift stations and treatment facilities as a fully competent plant maintenance mechanic, working independently in diagnosing problems and facilitating repairs.

This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Reviews system designs, specifications, and products, attends pre-construction meetings, and recommends changes in water/wastewater facilities mechanical systems; troubleshoots problems and recommends corrective actions based on skilled knowledge of mechanical repair practices; and performs preventative maintenance and corrective repair work on water/wastewater facilities and equipment.

Fabricates and machines repair parts for equipment; welds steel, brass and aluminum; operates lathes, mill/drill presses, welders and various other metal working power and hand tools; and locates leaks and detects defects in water/wastewater equipment and machinery according to established plans and standards.

Monitors, reviews and validates work practices for quality control of processes and to ensure adherence to safety standards; and monitors and trains entry level crew members on safety methods and standards.

Inputs and gathers data from Supervisory Control Data Acquisition system (SCADA) and runs reports as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; three years of experience in industrial maintenance preferably in a water and/or wastewater treatment facility; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; must obtain a State of Georgia CDL Class B License within six months of employment.