UTILITY MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I

Wwoap; Bethlehem (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wwoap in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a skilled Mechanic to maintain and repair plant machinery for water and wastewater treatment. The role requires at least 3 years of experience, knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, and a Commercial Driver's License. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and maintaining effective relationships with team members. Applicants must be willing to pursue required certifications from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Must have a Commercial Driver's License.
• Ability to operate and calibrate explosive meters.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on plant machinery.
• Repair plant and related machinery and equipment.
• Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Knowledge of electrical methods

Ability to read blueprints

Good judgement

Skill in use of hand tools

Education

Completion of high school course

Courses in electrical and mechanical maintenance

Job description

Job Location

BETHLEHEM PA, 18018 United States

Job Overview

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs skilled mechanical work and some electrical work in the maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment used in water, sewer, and/or wastewater treatment and pumping facilities; uses various types of equipment to detect problems; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a skilled position with primary responsibility for the maintenance and repair of plant and related machinery and equipment. Work assignments and supervision are received from a supervisor, but in executing assignments the employee exercises responsibility and independent judgement to accomplish work assignments without detailed supervision; must be able to read blue prints.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Performs preventive maintenance on all plant, flow and related machinery and equipment; does repair work on plant, flow and related machinery and equipment; checks operating conditions of pumping stations; checks reservoirs and makes necessary repairs; inspects and maintains valve chambers and pipes; keeps maintenance records on all plant and flow machinery and equipment; reads and studies plant operating and maintenance manuals including drawings.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Some knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools and equipment of the electrical and mechanical trades; some knowledge of greases, oils and other lubricants used for proper machine operations; operates television inspection equipment; some knowledge of occupational hazards connected with maintenance work; ability to study and understand operating and maintenance manuals, and read blueprints; mechanical ability; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with operators and other co-workers; skill in the use and care of bench and hand tools, machinery and equipment of the electrical and mechanical trades; good judgement. Minimum 3 years shoring experience and ability to operate and calibrate explosive meters; must be in possession of a Commercial Driver's License.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Some experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, and completion of a standard high school course supplemented by successful completion of courses in electrical and mechanical maintenance; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Wastewater Treatment Only) Willingness and ability to complete the necessary studies to qualify for lowest level certificate prescribed for the treatment plant by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.