Mechanic - Industrial

North Texas Municipal Water District; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is seeking an Industrial Mechanic to perform skilled preventative and corrective maintenance on water and wastewater treatment equipment, including ozone generators and pumps. The role requires reading technical manuals, diagnosing mechanical issues, and coordinating with operations staff to keep critical systems running.

The position involves 12-hour shifts or on-call rotational duties, with overtime as needed, and driving a District vehicle.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• One year of maintenance experience on mechanical equipment used in water/wastewater treatment.
• TCEQ Water/Wastewater license preferred.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Maintains various water and wastewater treatment, purification and production equipment and performs mechanical repairs to keep equipment operating efficiently.
• Maintains pumps, motors, pipes, actuators and valves using established repair skills.
• Orders and purchases parts as needed to facilitate prompt repair and maintenance of District assets.
• Coordinates with water and wastewater operations personnel to ensure critical equipment is operational.
• May assist other departments during emergency repairs or routine maintenance.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance as specified in manuals.
• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on other equipment as directed.
• Observes safe work practices and uses safety equipment; handles permit-required confined space entry and lockout/tagout.

Skills

Technical manuals

Blueprints

Clear communication

Mechanical systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

TCEQ Water/Wastewater license preferred

Job description

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater and solid waste management services to more than two million people who call North Texas their home. Our culture is deeply ingrained in our core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Service, and Teamwork (ITRUST). Our employees will tell you they feel a sense of purpose and have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on the cities we serve by helping to provide services that their residents and businesses need to thrive. We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure our employees' financial future. If you are looking for a rewarding, long-term career where you can make a meaningful impact on the North Texas region, look no further than NTMWD!

Job Description Summary:

The Industrial Mechanic performs skilled preventative and corrective maintenance activities, in an industrial setting, related to the inspection, repair, and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment and production equipment including ozone generators, chemical equipment, air compressors, valves, piping, motors, pumps and various rotating assemblies.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

• Maintainsvariouswaterand wastewatertreatment,purification andproduction related equipment and facilitates mechanical repairsnecessaryto keep equipmentoperatingin an efficient manner.
• Maintains pumps, motors, pipes, actuators, valves usingacquiredrepair and maintenance skills.
• Orders and purchases parts as needed tofacilitateprompt repair and maintenance of District assets.
• Coordinateswithwater and wastewateroperations personnel to assurecriticalequipment is operational.
• May be asked toassistother departments with various task during emergency repairs or routine maintenance.
• Performs all routine preventative maintenance tasks as specified in the equipment operations and maintenance manuals.
• Performs routinerepairand preventative maintenance tasks on otherequipment as directed.
• Observes safe work practices through proper use of safety equipment and proceduresincluding permit required confined space entry and lock out tag out.
• Shift and CallRotation
  • Personnel assigned to a shift work location will berequired to participate ina regular twelve-hour shift schedule and must be able to work overtime when needed
  • Personnel NOT assigned to a shift work location will berequiredto be on a rotational "ONCALL" status to respond to NTMWD repairs outside of normal business hoursmust be able to work overtime when needed
• May train Assistants and new hires in safe work methods and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Must attend all required safety trainings and ensure that subordinate staff attends and isup to date on safety practices.
• Maintains and promotes safe work practices at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Mustpossessa high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum one-year experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipmentsimilar tothat used in the water/wastewatertreatment industry.
• TCEQ Water / Wastewater license preferred.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to read and understand technicalmanuals anddrawings.
• Must be able to explain in clear concise language that is easily understood how to carry out repairs and maintenance to subordinates.
• Must have the ability tocomprehend, carryoutand administer written and oral instruction.
• Must become proficient in the use of the District Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Must have the ability to read operationsand maintenance manuals, schematics,blueprintsand safety data sheets.
• Mustpossessconsiderable knowledge of mechanical,hydraulicand pneumatic systems.
• Must develop some knowledge of electric and instrumentation so that when troubleshooting a problem that requires specializedexpertisethatshouldbe handledbyappropriate staff.

Environmental and Physical Working Conditions

Driving a District vehicle for business will be required. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current, valid, and vehicle - appropriate driver' s license of their resident state.

This position requires continuous physical exertion often of a strenuous nature.Lifts or pulls/pushes 50 poundson a daily basisand up to 100 pounds on a weekly basisin order torepair and service pumps, motors and machinery while using various hand tools and equipment.Working conditions include exposure to high voltage areas, weather, odor, noise, chemical hazards,gasesand dust.Hand and power tools including drill press and lathe, welding equipment, emergency lighting equipment, safetyequipmentand crane.

Compensation Range

$25.94 - $38.39

Compensation Grade

25

Thank you for considering a career with us! We value diversity, equal opportunity, and a positive work environment. We are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference and contributing to a dynamic and growing organization, we want to hear from you.