Water Systems Technician: Pumps, Motors & Maintenance

City-of-Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riverside Public Utilities Department seeks a Utilities Water Maintenance Mechanic to join the Water Division, focused on the installation, repair and maintenance of water production, distribution and treatment facilities.

Under supervision, you will install and repair pumps, valves and piping, operate machine tools, and assist in wiring and telemetry installs. Applicants should have 3 years of heavy mechanical experience and CA licensing/certification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Three years of experience in installation, repair and maintenance of heavy mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, vari-speed and chain drives, lift stations and related equipment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California Driver's License.
• May require possession of or ability to obtain a California Commercial Driver's License depending on duties.
• Possession of a Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by DHS; must obtain full certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and adjust pumps, valves, pipes, meters, chlorinators, and related equipment.
• Operate lathe, milling machine and other tools in repair of large pumps, motors and drives.
• Replace packing in pumps and bearings in motors and engines.
• Maintain and repair piping systems and perform plumbing tasks.
• Lubricate equipment and check for malfunctions.
• Use gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, and weld.
• Install pumps, variable speed drives and motors, timing devices and assist in telemetering electrical equipment.
• Perform general building maintenance and minor carpentry and painting.
• Read plans/drawings pertaining to water facilities and may lead crews on construction work.

Skills

Pumps and motors experience

Mechanical maintenance

Equipment alignment

Valve and pipe maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Arc welding equipment

Pipefitting tools

Calibration tools

Job description

The City of Riverside Public Utilities Department seeks a Utilities Water Maintenance Mechanic to join the Water Division, focused on the installation, repair and maintenance of water production, distribution and treatment facilities.

Under supervision, you will install and repair pumps, valves and piping, operate machine tools, and assist in wiring and telemetry installs. Applicants should have 3 years of heavy mechanical experience and CA licensing/certification within 18 months.