Industrial Maintenance Technician III

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to oversee mechanical repair, fabrication, and troubleshooting in water and wastewater facilities. You will coordinate daily tasks, supervise crew members, and ensure adherence to safety protocols while performing preventative and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities include fabricating parts, welding, operating shop equipment, and using SCADA data in reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a training program or apprenticeship in the mechanical or electrical trades.
• Four years of experience in repair of water and wastewater treatment plant machinery or related field.
• Equivalent education, training, and experience may satisfy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily work activities of crew or co-workers; confer with supervisor on priorities.
• Organize tasks, monitor progress, and inspect completed work for quality and safety.
• Troubleshoot problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Fabricate and machine repair parts; weld steel, brass and aluminum; operate lathes and drills.
• Monitor safety practices and train crew on safety standards; input data into SCADA and generate reports.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Team leadership

Safety compliance

SCADA data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical trades

Tools

SCADA

Lathes

Milling/Drill presses

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 water or wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and lift stations. This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Essential Functions

Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers; confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; and assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems, and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations. 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 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; completion of a training program or apprenticeship in the mechanical or electrical trades; four years of experience in the repair of water and wastewater treatment plant machinery, or a related field; 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.