Pump Station Mechanic I

Isle of Wight County; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Isle of Wight County is seeking a maintenance worker responsible for troubleshooting problems at pump and well facilities, installing new equipment, and performing preventative maintenance to ensure proper operation of water and sewer systems. The role involves inspecting, testing, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining records.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 0-2 years related experience; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 0-2 years related maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of pump and water/sewer systems.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, and maintains pump facilities.
• Identifies failures and repairs sewer and water facilities.
• Monitors contractors installing pump stations.
• Operates equipment and tools used in pump facility maintenance.
• Performs preventative maintenance on pumps and wells.
• Inspects and tests systems to diagnose problems.
• Maintains records of pump stations and repairs.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls.
• Prepares reports and work orders.
• Follows safety procedures to protect coworkers.

Skills

Troubleshooting pump and well

Equipment installation

Preventative maintenance

Safety compliance

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

0-2 years related work experience

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

This position is responsible for troubleshooting problems at pump and well facilities, installing new equipment, and performing preventative maintenance in order to ensure proper operation of all water and sewer facilities.

• Installs, repairs, and performs routine maintenance of pump facilities.
• Identifies failures and makes repairs to sewer and water facilities.
• Monitors and observes activities of various contractors hired to install pump stations.
• Operates a variety of equipment and tools used on the maintenance of pump facilities.
• Performs general/preventative maintenance tasks to ensure proper operation of pump. and well facilities.
• Inspects and tests systems to identify cause of problems and to ensure proper operation.
• Checks bypass pumps to ensure efficient and proper operation.
• Compiles a record for the history of pump stations and all repairs.
• Provides response to after-hours emergency calls or emergency situations.
• Prepares reports, forms, work orders, and miss utility tickets.
• Follows safety procedures and monitors work environment to ensure safety of co-workers.
• Observes all approved safety and health policies and procedures pertaining to his/her work activities and performs all work tasks in a safe and healthy manner in accordance with County policy.
• Performs other assigned duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the use of fingers, climbing, crawling, crouching, grasping, hearing, kneeling, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, stooping, and visual acuity.

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Up to two (2) years of related work experience;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Driver's License valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Please Note: All County employees may be required to report to serve our customers during emergency conditions. While some will perform their regular duties, others may be assigned to report at a different time and location and to perform different duties from their regular jobs. Employees will either be deemed essential personnel and provide services that must continue regardless of or pursuant to a state of emergency or will be deemed nonessential personnel that will be required to report to work in an emergency if they receive an assignment to shelter duty or other duty.