Plant Maintenance Mechanic I

CITY OF ELIZABETH CITY; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CITY OF ELIZABETH CITY is seeking a wastewater plant maintenance worker to install and service mechanical systems at pump stations and Wellfield facilities. This role works under close supervision according to established procedures.

You will perform routine checks, assist with pumps and drives, handle repairs, and respond to after-hours calls while ensuring safety and compliance with city standards. Requires a Grade 1 Collection Certification and a valid NC driver's license; high school diploma

Qualifications

• Requires Grade 1 Collection Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• High School diploma or GED required; six months of manual labor or equipment operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical systems in sewage pump stations and Wellfield rights of way.
• Assist with pulling pumps and floats, and replace impellers, motors, and valves as needed.
• Change oil in pumps and repack drive seals as required.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic pump station controls and perform repairs.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly checks of pump stations and equipment.
• Respond to after-hours emergency calls and ensure safety of co-workers.
• Direct traffic and monitor safety around work sites.
• Perform grounds maintenance at pump stations and wellfield sites.
• Repairs to pump station buildings and maintenance facilities.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

General Description

The purpose of this job is to provide installation and maintenance for the wastewater plant facilities.

This position works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Maintain and repair mechanical systems in sewage pump stations and maintaining right of ways at the Wellfield.
• Assists in pulling pumps and floats, changing impellers, motors and valves as assigned.
• Changes oil in pumps, repacks drive seals and pumps as assigned.
• Trouble shoots electrical, electronic problems with pump station controls and makes repairs as assigned.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly sewage pump station checks as assigned.
• Performs daily operational checks and complete logs to ensure proper operation of pump stations and equipment as assigned.
• Directs traffic and spot for the safety of co-workers.
• Cut grass on wellfield right of ways and pump stations as assigned.
• Repairs pump station buildings and maintenance complex buildings as assigned.
• Responds to emergency calls after hours and on weekends.
• Performs related work as required.

Physical Demands

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
  • Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
  • Traffic; Moving machinery.
  • Electrical shock; Heights.
  • Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
  • Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.
  • Other extreme hazards not listed above.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Requires ability to obtain Grade 1 Collection Certification.
• Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

The City of Elizabeth City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent and six (6) months of experience providing manual labor, minor repairs, operating light or heavy equipment or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.