Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Maintenance Technician

City of Tacoma; Tacoma (WA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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City of Tacoma is seeking Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Technicians to perform skilled maintenance duties at the wastewater treatment plant, lift stations and surface water facilities. The role requires experience with tools and equipment, teamwork and the ability to meet tight schedules.

Ideal candidates will read blueprints and manuals, maintain and repair pumps and related equipment, and contribute to safe and efficient plant operations.

Competenze

• Experience with maintenance and repair work in wastewater systems.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, process or equipment plans.

Mansioni

• Operate and maintain a diverse range of equipment and tools used in wastewater operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair duties, inspect equipment and ensure proper operation.
• Maintain and repair pumps, screens, conveyors, piping and related equipment.
• Conduct routine pump station checks and service lift stations.
• Read and understand O&M manuals and equipment plans.
• Coordinate and complete multiple duties concurrently and safely.
• Remove, transport and install equipment using cranes and lifting devices.
• Perform basic electrical, mechanical, painting and masonry work as needed.

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Communication skills

Record keeping

Blueprints reading

Maintenance and repair

Attendance

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The City of Tacoma Environment and Public Works Department, Operations and Maintenance Division is seeking Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Maintenance Technicians to perform skilled maintenance duties and repair for wastewater treatment plant, lift stations and surface water facilities.

The Wastewater Treatment Plant is in need of high-performing, experienced Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Technicians who have a proven work history in the use of a variety of tools and equipment, the ability to collaborate well with others in a team environment, and who can meet productivity standards with tight schedules and deadlines. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to perform manual work or routine equipment operation associated with the maintenance, inspection, and repair of the City's Wastewater systems.

This recruitment will be used to establish an employment list that is intended to be used for the next year to fill openings in the role of WWTP Maintenance Technician. This position is Classified and Represented by Local 160 IAM & AW. If you're looking for a dynamic role where your skills and dedication can contribute to meaningful work, we encourage you to explore this opportunity and join a team that values excellence and community impact!

A successful candidate will have a skill set that includes:

• Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in wastewater treatment plants.
• Record keeping techniques.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.
• Proven background with maintenance and repair work.
• Excellent attendance.
• Outstanding ability to work well with others in a team environment.

Essential Duties Include:

• Operate a diverse range of equipment and utilize both hand and power tools associated with construction in the wastewater industry to carry out job assignments and meet job responsibilities.
• Perform various preventive maintenance and repair duties on equipment as assigned; inspect equipment to assure proper and efficient operation; utilize a variety of appropriate hand and power tools.
• Maintain and repair pumps, mechanical screens, conveyors, storm gates, blowers, boilers, piping, instruments, chlorinators, digestion tanks, vacuum filters, and related equipment.
• Perform routine pump station checks to ensure proper operation of lift stations; maintain and repair equipment at/for said pump stations.
• Read and understand O & M manuals, process or equipment plans or descriptions.
• Effectively coordinate, perform and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner.
• Remove, transport, replace and install equipment; repair or rebuild as necessary using various equipment such as mobile cranes and portable lifting devices.
• Perform basic electrical, mechanical, painting, carpentry and incidental masonry work as required; perform repair work for other departments as assigned; identify the source of oil spills and assist with oil removal as required.
• Maintain equipment, work areas and facilities in a safe,