Purpose
This position provides skilled work of more than average difficulty in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment used in the water and wastewater treatment plants.
Essential Job Functions
- Regularly inspects all mechanical equipment, evaluates performance, and makes recommendations to the assigned supervisor as to maintenance and repair requirements.
- Installs, services, maintains, and repairs pumps, motors, chlorinators, and other machinery and equipment.
- Maintains, diagnoses problems, and corrects problems at various lift stations. Uses a crane truck to pull pumps and correct problems when necessary.
- Operates and cares for power tools in maintaining, fabricating, and repairing parts of equipment; operates large mobile equipment such as a boom truck, a forklift, a hoist, or a crane, when assigned.
- Modifies existing equipment as needed to improve plant operations; installs new pumps and equipment.
- Designs handrails, footbridges, and piping systems.
- Orders parts and supplies.
- Operates heavy equipment.
- Repairs hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Maintains diesel generators.
- Inspects and troubleshoots telephone lines and SCADA systems.
- Changes chlorine containers weekly; performs specialized maintenance and repairs on liquid chlorine systems, including chlorinators, evaporators, and vacuum regulators.
- Cleans chemical solution tanks and piping.
- Performs maintenance and repairs on the Trac-Vac system; changes boots, fittings, hoses, and control valves.
- Performs specialized welding, burning, cutting, and fabrication.
- Changes out gas bottles and supplies meter stations with spares.
- Performs general and specialized maintenance and repairs on the sludge dewatering facility, including the centrifuge, polymer pump, and piping.
- May direct the work of all crew members, including training, guidance, and counseling, to ensure their safety and welfare in the performance of their duties.
- Completes and submits reports of work activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent with four (4) years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair of water/wastewater treatment plants, heavy-duty pumping and auxiliary power equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state class C driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including a supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Additional Information
- Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant equipment, operations, and processes.
- Knowledge of maintenance techniques for a variety of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Skill in welding and fabricating parts.
- Ability to operate light and heavy equipment.
- Proficiency with hand, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.
- Skill in reading blueprints.
- Skill in repairing and maintaining a variety of pumps and equipment.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
City Of Savannah Employee Benefits
Overview of Benefits
- Paid Holiday
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
- Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
- Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
- Retirement Seminars
- PPO Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Health & Wellness Incentives
- Long Term Disability
- Excellence and Service Recognition
- Employee Development and In-Service Training
- Educational Assistance Program
- Uniform Allowance (select positions)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts and Memberships
- Employee Relations
- Direct Deposit
- Credit Union
- Pretax Parking Deductions
- Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
- Domestic Partnership Benefits
- Healthcare
- PPO Medical Plus Plan
- PPO Medical Basic Plan
- Dental Plus Plan
- Dental Basic Plan
- Vision Service Plan
- Life Insurance
- Basic Life and ADD
- Supplemental Life Employee
- Supplemental Life Spouse
- Supplemental Life Child
Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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Do you hold a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history?
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How many years of experience do you have with mechanical maintenance and repair of water/wastewater treatment plants?