Pumping System Mechanic

CITY OF JEFFERSON; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Jefferson is seeking a Pumping System Mechanic for the Wastewater Division to repair and maintain pumping systems and related equipment at treatment plants and lift stations. The role includes assisting daily plant operations and maintaining buildings and grounds.

The position requires a high school diploma, five years of wastewater experience, and a valid Missouri Class B CDL with a Class D WWTP Operator's license (Class C preferred).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years' experience in wastewater field or related automatic pumps, controls and motor experience.
• Valid Missouri Class B CDL.
• Missouri Class D Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's License; Class C preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains wastewater treatment plants and lift station pumping systems and all associated equipment.
• Troubleshoots, rebuilds, and/or replaces malfunctioning equipment.
• Performs preventive and scheduled maintenance, calibration, lubrication, and fluid changes; inspects pumping stations and records readings.
• Operates heavy equipment including boom trucks, dump trucks, sludge trucks, forklifts as part of daily duties.
• Collects samples, conducts some testing, and troubleshoots process control problems.
• Maintains plant buildings, grounds and pipes and performs repairs as needed.
• On-call duties on a rotating basis; standby pay applies on weekdays and weekends.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Wastewater systems

Read meters & charts

O&M manuals literacy

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The City of Jefferson is currently accepting applications for a Pumping System Mechanic for our Wastewater Division. This position repairs and maintains the wastewater treatment plants and sewage lift station pumping systems, including all equipment associated with systems. Assists with daily plant operations and maintains all buildings and grounds for the division.

Repairs treatment plant and lift station motors, pumps, valves, gearboxes, and other equipment; troubleshoots, rebuilds, and/or replaces malfunctioning equipment.

Performs preventive and other scheduled maintenance on wastewater and lift station equipment, including calibrating, lubricating, and changing fluids; performs regular inspections of pumping stations and records readings; records needed parts, services, inventory, and repairs.

Responsible for assisting with daily operational duties, including operating boom trucks, dump trucks, sludge trucks, forklifts, and other heavy equipment; collects samples and some testing; troubleshoots process control problems.

Maintains plant buildings, grounds and pipes and performs repairs as needed.

This position will have some on-call requirements on a rotating basis.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and five years' of experience working in the wastewater field or related automatic pumps, controls and motor experience.

Physical:

Ability to lift heavy equipment weighing up to 100 pounds. Ability to work with hazardous chemicals. Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions.

Mental:

Ability to read and comprehend meters, charts, and O & M manuals. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Must have a valid Missouri Class B CDL and a Missouri Class D Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's License, Class C is preferred.

This position works Monday - Friday from 7:30AM to 4:00PM with a rotating stand-by schedule. Employees working stand-by will receive stand-by pay of $16.60 per day during the weekday and $41.50 per day on weekends.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be expected to perform other duties as necessary for the effective operation of the department and the City. In addition, employees may be required to work additional or varying hours and typical or non-typical duties during emergency situations.