Water / WasteWater System Mechanic

City-of-Lubbock,-T; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock seeks a Maintenance Technician for water and wastewater systems. You will inspect, repair, and maintain pumps, valves, and related equipment across Water Treatment and Wastewater plants, and perform routine maintenance.

The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain WW-C and WW-D licenses within six months. You will also lead assistants, prepare reports, and work with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of experience operating and repairing large stationary equipment.
• Valid current driver's license.
• Ability to obtain WW-C and WW-D wastewater licenses within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain water and wastewater equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on pumps, valves, compressors, and fittings.
• Lead, train, and evaluate assistants.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Operate forklift and front-end loader for wastewater plants.
• Work on welding, electrical, and pipeline tasks.

Skills

Diagnostics

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 3–5 years experience with large stationary equipment

Tools

WW-C License

WW-D License

Job description

Inspects, repairs, and maintains the equipment and facilities associated with water or wastewater system.

• Perform routine maintenance and inspect stationary equipment such as: Water Treatment and Production-pumps, valves, compressors, and fittings. Wastewater Treatment - wastewater pumps, belt filter presses, polymer system, chlorine distribution equipment, gas digesters, belt conveyence, blowers, equipment; including pumps, valves, compressor, and fittings;
• Clean and maintain appearances of buildings, structures, and equipment.
• Inspect, repair, and replace chlorinators and ammoniators (Water Treatment) as needed;
• Perform general welding, electrical, and pipeline work;
• Keep records and prepare reports;
• Lead, train, and evaluate assistants;
• Mechanic on 'Call Duty' on a fixed or rotating schedule;
• Estimate supplies, materials, and maintenance requirements for outside purchases or contract work. Purchase supplies and other work-related items as approved with City credit card;
• Performs related duties as directed.

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional three to five years experience operating and repairing large stationary equipment; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Valid Current Driver's License

Physical Exam Required; Requires employee to be clean-shaven. *** Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***

Water Treatment Plant

NPPA-Noncommercial Political; WW-C - Class C Wastewater License; WW-D-Class D Wastewater License; Ability to obtain Noncommercial Political Pesticide Applicator License issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture within 6 months of hire.

Wastewater Treatment Plant

Three to five years experience operating and repairing pumps and valves of four, six, eight, twelve, eighteen, and twenty four inches. Also operating and repairing blowers, gas compressors, belt presses, belt conveyance, polymer mixing systems, and other wastewater plant equipment.

Knowledge of:

• Operating and maintenance practices of the related control and recording devices;
• Computerized water or wastewater maintenance systems that applies to specific facility.

Ability to:

• Diagnose failures in specialized water system control devices;
• Work independently;
• Maintain accurate records;
• Work in confined spaces using proper safety equipment, including self contained breathing equipment;
• Communicate effectively with others;
• Estimate material and supply needs;
• Use troubleshooting methods;
• Read blueprints and plans;
• Operate forklift and front-end loader (Waste Water Treatment Plant only).

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and carry and lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds;
• Frequently stand and walk during the shift;
• Push and pull objects in order to remove pump covers;
• Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
• Place arms above, at or below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.