Wastewater Mechanic in Training : 202338

HKA Enterprises; Dodge City (KS); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HKA Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a dependable Water & Wastewater Plant Mechanic for preventive and corrective maintenance across multiple plant sites, including lift stations. The role requires strong safety practices and ability to respond to after-hours calls.

You will troubleshoot motors, pumps, and electrical components, read schematics, and document work orders. This demanding, hands-on position offers growth for skilled technicians in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting motors of 10 HP or higher; repairing/replacing valves and pumps.
• Knowledge of confined space safety, Lockout/Tagout, and occupational safety rules for mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, pump diagrams, and utility drawings for lift stations and treatment facilities.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs over uneven terrain; perform strenuous physical labor in adverse conditions.
• Ability to work in confined spaces — including those with toxic atmospheres using safety harness or SCBA.
• Ability to work in and around raw sewage wearing protective gear.
• Willingness to participate in weekly rotating after-hours on-call — including weekends and holidays.
• Dependable safety and work record.

Responsabilités

• Perform scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance on water and wastewater plant equipment, piping, electrical components, and structures.
• Assist in repair and replacement of motors (10 HP or higher), pumps, and associated equipment.
• Assist electrician with repair and replacement of electrical motors, panels, and components.
• Diagnose equipment failures and initiate appropriate repair procedures.
• Operate and maintain equipment per manufacturer instructions; generate reports using laptop or desktop computers.
• Work within confined spaces including lift station wet wells, valve vaults, and sewer manholes.
• Use electronic work order and asset management systems to document maintenance and repair activities.
• Operate large equipment including pneumatic jackhammers, hydraulic/diesel pumps, and gasoline-driven saws.
• Participate in weekly rotating after-hours on-call duty — 24-hour response required including weekends and holidays.

Connaissances

Motor maintenance

Confined space safety

Lockout/Tagout

Electrical schematics

Pumps & valves maintenance

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Description du poste

We're looking for a dependable, safety-conscious Water & Wastewater Plant Mechanic to perform scheduled maintenance, troubleshoot equipment failures, and assist in the repair and replacement of pumps, motors, and associated plant equipment. You'll work across water and wastewater plant sites — including lift stations and confined spaces — using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment. This is a physically demanding role that requires a strong safety record and readiness to respond to after-hours callouts.

Pay: Up to $21.00 per hour

What you'll do

• Perform scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance on water and wastewater plant equipment, piping, electrical components, and structures
• Assist in repair and replacement of motors (10 HP or higher), pumps, and associated equipment
• Assist electrician with repair and replacement of electrical motors, panels, and components
• Diagnose equipment failures and initiate appropriate repair procedures
• Operate and maintain equipment per manufacturer instructions; generate reports using laptop or desktop computers
• Work within confined spaces including lift station wet wells, valve vaults, and sewer manholes
• Use electronic work order and asset management systems to document maintenance and repair activities
• Operate large equipment including pneumatic jackhammers, hydraulic/diesel pumps, and gasoline-driven saws
• Participate in weekly rotating after-hours on-call duty — 24-hour response required including weekends and holidays

What you need

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting motors of 10 HP or higher; repairing/replacing various valves and pumps
• Knowledge of confined space safety, Lockout/Tagout, and occupational safety rules for mechanical equipment
• Ability to read electrical schematics, pump diagrams, and utility drawings for lift stations and treatment facilities
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs over uneven terrain; perform strenuous physical labor in adverse conditions
• Ability to work in confined spaces — including those with toxic atmospheres using safety harness or SCBA
• Ability to work in and around raw sewage wearing appropriate protective gear
• Willingness to participate in weekly rotating after-hours on-call — including weekends and holidays
• Dependable safety and work record