What are the responsibilities and job description for the Millwright Mechanic, Pumping Plants (Eloy) position at Central Arizona Project?
Reporting Location: Picacho Pumping Plant in Eloy, Arizona
About the Pay
The pay listed ($49.92 per hour) reflects our STARTING PAY only and does not reflect the full range which steps up to $55.47 per hour (top pay typically reached within two years with proven mastery of skills and good performance).
About Central Arizona Project
About the Position
The south pumping plants team function is to provide Central Arizona Project (CAP) with internal expertise to maintain our four facilities reliably and safely while keeping them organized, and clean. CAP is seeking a highly-skilled, highly-motivated industrial mechanic to provide journeyman-level technical expertise as well as the disposition to work with other trades, engineering, project teams, operations, and all customers needing support.
As a Pumping Plant Millwright Mechanicyou will be responsible for the operational availability, efficient operation and maintenance of large pumping plants, generation stations, check structures and turnouts. Perform overhauls, installations, modifications, troubleshooting and predictive and preventative maintenance of plant equipment and systems, as well as local plant operations. These positions are subject to call-outs to a variety of operational emergencies on and off hours. Work assignments are primarily at pumping plants and other system facilities in a specific geographic area but at times throughout their employment, incumbents may be assigned to work at other locations across the Central Arizona Project system, as needs dictate. These locations and facilities are located geographically throughout Arizona.
About the Qualifications
Having completed a related state or federal certified Mechanical Apprenticeship; or possessing the equivalent combination of education, related experience and demonstrated ability PLUS at least three (3) years of journeyman-level work experience in an industrial mechanical environment with technical and specialized knowledge are essential to be successful in this position. Also, a valid driver's license, good driving record, and a high school diploma (or GED) are required. Crane and welding experience is preferred.
Please note that this position has some physical requirements and pre-employment physical testing would be required upon offer. See the full position descriptionon the CAP website for more specific details about job duties, physical requirements, and working conditions.
About the Pay
The pay listed ($49.92 per hour) reflects our STARTING PAY only and does not reflect the full range which steps up to $55.47 per hour (top pay typically reached within two years with proven mastery of skills and good performance).
About Central Arizona Project
Central Arizona Project, a 336-mile system that brings Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona, delivers the state's single largest renewable water supply and serves 80% of the state's population.
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Compensation & Benefits Package includes:
- Competitive Salaries
- Arizona State Retirement System - Pension
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability
- 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule
- Paid training & tuition reimbursement
- 9 paid holidays
- Paid vacation & sick time
- Wellness programs
- No benefits waiting period
- Relocation benefits
- Significant training and development opportunities
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
About the Position
The south pumping plants team function is to provide Central Arizona Project (CAP) with internal expertise to maintain our four facilities reliably and safely while keeping them organized, and clean. CAP is seeking a highly-skilled, highly-motivated industrial mechanic to provide journeyman-level technical expertise as well as the disposition to work with other trades, engineering, project teams, operations, and all customers needing support.
As a Pumping Plant Millwright Mechanicyou will be responsible for the operational availability, efficient operation and maintenance of large pumping plants, generation stations, check structures and turnouts. Perform overhauls, installations, modifications, troubleshooting and predictive and preventative maintenance of plant equipment and systems, as well as local plant operations. These positions are subject to call-outs to a variety of operational emergencies on and off hours. Work assignments are primarily at pumping plants and other system facilities in a specific geographic area but at times throughout their employment, incumbents may be assigned to work at other locations across the Central Arizona Project system, as needs dictate. These locations and facilities are located geographically throughout Arizona.
About the Qualifications
Having completed a related state or federal certified Mechanical Apprenticeship; or possessing the equivalent combination of education, related experience and demonstrated ability PLUS at least three (3) years of journeyman-level work experience in an industrial mechanical environment with technical and specialized knowledge are essential to be successful in this position. Also, a valid driver's license, good driving record, and a high school diploma (or GED) are required. Crane and welding experience is preferred.
Please note that this position has some physical requirements and pre-employment physical testing would be required upon offer. See the full position descriptionon the CAP website for more specific details about job duties, physical requirements, and working conditions.
If you are experienced and highly skilled in the responsibilities of this job, have a team-focused positive approach to work, and are looking for a rewarding career with a stable organization then we encourage you to APPLY ONLINE TODAY! Your water, your future. EOE
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