Plant Maintenance Mechanic

City Of Belmont; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Belmont is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform mechanical, electrical, and SCADA-related upkeep at Belmont’s water and wastewater facilities. You will troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul pumps, motors, and associated equipment to ensure reliable plant operations.

The role requires reading manuals and blueprints, following safety procedures, and occasionally performing welding. Applicants should be prepared for outdoor work, hazardous environments, and after-hours on-call

Qualifications

• Knowledge of installation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic components in pumping stations and plants.
• Awareness of safety hazards and precautions in wastewater/plant environments.
• Familiarity with reading manuals, procedures, safety data sheets, schematics, and blueprints.
• Ability to use tools and equipment for routine maintenance tasks.
• On-call rotation and ability to work in extreme conditions and hazardous environments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs parts or equipment through mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and electronic maintenance.
• Rebuilds and overhauls defective parts and machinery; maintains generators for emergency power.
• Maintains and repairs pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and related equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and routine upkeep of pumping stations and plants.
• Participates in emergency/unscheduled repairs and general site maintenance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

SCADA systems

Safety awareness

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Community college coursework in trades

Tools

Hand and power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Belmont, NC 28012

Salary Range: $18.06 - $28.89 Hourly

General Statement of Duties

Performs responsible technical and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and replacement of machinery and equipment in the pumping stations, wastewater treatment plant, and water treatment plants.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class performs mechanical and electrical work in the maintenance, and repair of large and specialized equipment and machinery in pumping stations and wastewater and water treatment plants. Work involves responsibility for maintaining and repairing a variety of pumps and motors and other equipment including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and some electronic (SCADA) work. Work requires a knowledge of trade skills in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, and plumbing areas. The employee is subject to hazards associated with wastewater and mechanical operations including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibrations, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding, exposure to chemicals fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. The employee may be required to wear a respirator. Work around raw sewage is also subject to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision. Work is evaluated in terms of effectiveness in returning equipment to proper operating conditions within given time schedules and overall effectiveness of system performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs parts or equipment due to failure; performs mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and electronic maintenance, and repairs.
• Rebuilds and overhauls defective parts and machinery, instrumentation, and equipment; maintains and services electrical generators for emergency power sources during outages; dismantles and overhauls various equipment; cleans, replaces, and repairs gauges, engines, and other equipment.
• Maintains and repairs pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, air compressors, generators, blower systems, water mixers and gear drives, belt presses, and other equipment.
• Participates in and/or performs regular preventive maintenance inspections such as inspecting wastewater and water pumping stations; checking and lubricating bearings and gear boxes; checking and replacing filters; cleaning out wet wells; packing pumps; and other preventive maintenance activities.
• Participates in emergency/unscheduled repairs of utility plant equipment.
• Participates in ground, lawn, and facility maintenance; paints pump housing, repairs roofs; paints a variety of facilities and equipment; and performs minor carpentry tasks.
• May perform welding and metal fabrication.
• Maintains records of work activities.
• Participates in an on-call rotation to respond to after-hours maintenance and weather condition issues.

Additional Job Duties

Performs related duties as required.

QualificationsRecruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the installation, repair, and maintenance of the mechanical, plumbing, and hydraulic components of pumping stations and plants.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of the work.
• Knowledge of the operations and operating characteristics of water and wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations.
• Knowledge of the operation and application of technology to the operation and maintenance of related equipment.
• Some knowledge of electrical and electronic maintenance and repair of related equipment including programmable logic controls and SCADA systems.
• Skill in the use and care of related hand and power tools and equipment.
• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to perform routine housekeeping and minor building and grounds maintenance
• Ability to detect malfunctioning of pumps and motors by observation, sound, and chart readings, and to take proper remedial action.
• Ability to read, follow, and understand Safety Data Sheets, equipment manuals, policy and procedures manuals, safety manual and instructions, flow charts and daily logs, schematic drawings, blueprints, and written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisor.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and prepare reports.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently; and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly. Must possess the visual acuity to operate machines and equipment including close inspection of moving and small parts, using measurement devices, perform assembly and fabrication of parts, prepare maintenance records, and operate a computer terminal.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years’ experience in mechanical maintenance and repair experience including pump, electrical and electronic repairs, or community college course work in electrical, electronic, mechanical, and plumbing trades; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Possession of North maintenance grade I certification within 18 months.
• May require possession of a valid North Carolina class A commercial driver's license.