Wastewater Pumping Systems Mechanic - On-Call Maintenance

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 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).