Wastewater Mechanic

City of Cape Girardeau; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Personal leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement (LAGERS)

Group term life insurance purchased by

Vision insurance

Job summary

The City of Cape Girardeau is seeking a maintenance technician to inspect, repair, and maintain wastewater treatment plant and lift station equipment. The role involves troubleshooting electrical/mechanical systems, operating and programming SCADA, and performing biosolids handling in compliance with EPA regulations.

Responsibilities include relaying between manuals and field work, reading schematics, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; three years related experience in equipment repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant and lift station equipment and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and installation/repair instructions.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment; rebuild gearboxes and electrical motors at the wastewater facility and lift stations.
• Read and interpret manuals, diagrams and schematics to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain and repair lift stations; clean rag screening equipment and back-flush pumps.
• Monitor and assist in programming SCADA systems and PLCs; program wireless modems.
• Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions using meters; install new electrical services.
• Paint equipment and buildings; perform preventative maintenance.
• Perform biosolids testing and ensure EPA 503 compliance; transport biosolids.
• Respond to emergency call-outs; work non-standard hours as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical & electrical repair

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Heavy equipment operation

Oral & written communication

Reading blueprints & schematics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA systems

PLCs

Electrical testing tools

Job description

POSITION TYPE: Hourly, Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing wastewater treatment plant and lift station equipment.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment; rebuild equipment, including gearboxes and electrical motors at the wastewater treatment facility and lift stations.
• Reads and interprets complex information from manuals, diagrams and schematics to perform maintenance, repair and replacement activities for plant equipment, electronics and facilities.
• Maintain and repairs lift stations in the City of Cape Girardeau; clean rag screening equipment, back-flush pumps, and remove grease from wet wells.
• Monitor the supervisory control and data acquisition system; Assist in programming and maintaining the supervisory control and data acquisition system; program logic controllers; program wireless modems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical malfunctions using voltage meter, resistance measurement device, continuity meter and amp meter; install new electrical services.
• Paint equipment and buildings.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Perform biosolids testing; treat biosolids to ensure compliance with EPA 503 regulations: transport biosolids.
• Work non standard hours as required.
• Perform lab tests.
• Respond to emergency call out situations as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Skill in the repair and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant and lift station equipment and procedures.
• Skill in the analysis and diagnosis of equipment problems.
• Skill in the operation of trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of computer programming, maintenance, and software applications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electronic schematic drawings, and manufacturer’s installation/repair instructions.
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduation or equivalency required and three (3) years related experience in equipment repair and maintenance.
• Must possess or obtain within two (2) years of the first day of employment a Missouri Class “D” wastewater license.
• Must possess a Missouri Class “E” CDL license. Will be required to obtainand maintain a valid Class “A” CDL license with tanker endorsement.

Salary per hour $22.18, plus a generous benefit package.

• Bi-weekly pay periods.
• Thirteenpaid holidays per year.
• 96 hours of vacation – accrued throughout the year.
• 96 hours of sick leave – accrued throughout the year.
• 2 days of personal leave per fiscal year. Must be employed on July 1 of the fiscal year to receive.
• City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance – Employee only.
• City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000).
• Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Optional vision insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Voluntary deferred compensation plan – not matched by the City.
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City.Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org).
• Total compensation value (Hourly starting rate plus benefits value) for this position is $31.18hourly.

Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test and background investigation. The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V