Mechanic

Southeast Ohio Water Environment Association; North Royalton (OH); On-site; USD 45,460 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

The City of North Royalton seeks a Mechanic to maintain department vehicles and assist the Plant Mechanic in servicing wastewater pumps, impellers, blowers, compressors and emergency generators at treatment plants and pump stations.

This on-call position requires welding, fabrication and basic electrical work, routine preventive maintenance, and the ability to follow instructional and safety procedures while keeping accurate records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in vehicle maintenance.
• Preferred experience in wastewater equipment including pumps.

Responsibilities

• Maintain department vehicles and assist the Plant Mechanic with pumps and generators.
• Perform plumbing, welding and basic electrical work as needed.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Assist with on-call maintenance and respond to issues at plants and pump stations.
• Observe safety rules and report hazards to supervisor.

Skills

Confined space work

Manual labor

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Judgment and decision making

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Shop equipment

Job description

Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY:
The position of Mechanic, under general supervision, shall perform skilled work in the maintenance of department vehicles. The Mechanic will work with the Plant Mechanic to assist and gain experience in the maintenance of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment at the wastewater treatment plants and pump stations; learn and perform skilled work in the repair and fabrication of equipment by use of welding equipment; learn and perform skilled work in maintaining and repairing piping, fixtures and equipment for gas and fuel systems; perform related work as required. The Mechanic is on call twenty‑four hours a day and must provide his or her own transportation to and from the job site.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide and consult with work performed by other staff in the maintenance of passenger vehicles and the wastewater camera and vactor trucks.
• Work with the Plant Mechanic to learn and provide maintenance on wastewater pumps and their impellers, blowers, compressors, emergency generators, sludge conveyors and sludge presses.
• Work with the Plant Mechanic to install, modify, maintain, repair, overhaul, test and adjust a variety of other mechanical, pneumatic, HVAC, hydraulic and electrical equipment and machinery.
• Work with the Plant Mechanic to perform plumbing, pipefitting, welding, sheet metal and structural work.
• Work with the Plant Mechanic to learn and perform electrical and electronic work as needed in plant electrical cabinets including replacement of relays and fuses, disconnection/connection of motor leads, phase testing and work with plant instrumentation.
• Work with the Plant Mechanic to perform shaft alignment work as required.
• Lubricate equipment to manufacturer specifications.
• Work with the Plant Mechanic to troubleshoot and analyze faulty equipment.
• Work with the Plant Mechanic to perform predictive and preventive maintenance on plant and pump station equipment.
• Work with the Plant Mechanic to fabricate parts using shop equipment.
• Perform general maintenance and repair on buildings, structures and grounds.
• Assist laborers with clearing blockages from residential sewer laterals and sewer mains, cleaning sewer mains, televising sewers, excavating and repairing sewers.
• Assist operators with plant operational duties including but not limited to entering and cleaning treatment tanks and equipment, hosing tanks and equipment, operating and monitoring equipment.
• Observe safe work practices and ensure that work does not endanger others.
• Perform general housekeeping work including the maintenance of grounds.
• Perform additional duties as needed when required by the Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance or another Department manager.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Ability to work on equipment in confined spaces, wells, or limited access areas which would require him or her to use ladders or steep stairwells to reach the necessary equipment. Ability to do strenuous manual work under varying weather conditions. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, and supervisors. Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent and possess a current, valid Ohio Driver's License. Ten years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance of vehicles. Preferred additional experience in the repair of wastewater equipment including pumps of 5 Million Gallon per Day (MGD) capacity or greater, compressors, blowers, vactors and sludge presses.

Physical Demands And Work Environments

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics are those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee has the ability to work safely. Standing, walking, use hands and fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Comments

POSITION TITLE: Mechanic
CLASSIFICATION NO.: AFSCME
DEPARTMENT: Wastewater
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SALARY: $33.50-$36.30
REPORTS TO: Asst. Supt. Maintenance

Employer

City of North Royalton

Contact

Rachel Smith
Work Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer