Maintenance Mechanic

City of Hickory; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hickory is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform mechanical duties in maintenance, modification, overhaul, repair, and installation of parts and equipment at Water and Wastewater facilities and related sites. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, and generators, and on-call rotations for emergencies.

A high school diploma or equivalent and strong mechanical aptitude are required; position is safety-sensitive with potential for after-hours

Qualifications

• Read, write and perform basic math at a high school level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment installation, operation and maintenance.
• Electrical circuitry troubleshooting knowledge.
• Ability to read and follow city policies and procedures.
• Strong planning, organization and prioritization skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and repair of utility equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and complex repairs on pumps, motors, valves, generators, and other facility equipment.
• Keeps maintenance and repair records up to date.
• Works a regular on-call rotation for emergencies and after-hours work.
• Performs electrical troubleshooting and minor electrical repairs as needed.
• Repairs metering stations and monitors booster station operations.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Oral and written communication

Planning and prioritizing

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position is responsible for performing mechanical duties in the maintenance, modification, overhaul, repair, and installation of parts and equipment.

Salary Depends on Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance procedures, complex repairs and equipment replacement at Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Water Treatment Facilities, pump stations, and booster stations.
• Performs mechanical maintenance and repair duties on pumps, motors, exhaust fans, piping, valves, generators, and other systems and parts of treatment facilities.
• Monitors booster station operations; performs mechanical maintenance and repair duties.
• Performs electrical troubleshooting on circuitry; makes minor electrical repairs.
• Repair metering stations.
• Maintains inventory, maintenance, and repair records.
• Required to work a regular on-call rotation for emergency and after-hours work.
• After-hours work is required during emergencies, inclement weather, and other times as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools used in the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of industrial-type equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical circuitry and troubleshooting.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work.
• Skill in mechanical maintenance and repair of a large variety of utility equipment.
• Skill in performing mathematical computations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently/repeatedly required to stand; walk; use hands and exert forces needed to handle various types and sizes of tools, equipment and objects; reach with hands and arms and perform elevated work for periods of time; climb ladders and balance; climb into vehicles and equipment; stoop; kneel; half-kneel; squat; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull and/or move more than 100 pounds. An employee in this position will have successfully passed a "Functional Prework Screen" administered by a professional and impartial third-party specialist.

Safety Sensitive

SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third-party vendor.

Work Environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed at collection system facilities. The employee is exposed to noise, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious disease and irritating chemicals. The work may be performed outdoors and occasionally in cold or inclement weather and requires the use of protective devices.