What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Mechanic Assistant - Sewer Treatment Plant position at City of Beaumont?
Essential Job Functions: Responsible for the inspection, cleaning, servicing, repair and proper mechanical operation of a wide range of equipment, controls and physical facilities used in a wastewater treatment operation, including major and minor repair work to pumps, motors, and other mechanical equipment as well as buildings and fixtures; utilizes a wide range of equipment including common hand and power tools, welding machines, acetylene/oxygen cutting machines, drill presses, air compressors, sand blasters, paint sprayers, etc.; operate motor vehicles and material handling equipment such as forklifts, excavator, and crane; prepares required maintenance reports and records.
Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as required.
This position requires 100% on-site work. Required to work in all types of weather and confined spaces; constantly exposed to wastewater and sludge in various stages of treatment, high voltage electricity, noise, hazardous chemicals and gases, and other conditions associated with a wastewater treatment facility; works Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, overtime when necessary; subject to being called out 24 hours a day.
Knowledge: Basic knowledge of equipment mechanics and the common tools of the trade; familiarity with motors, controls, and pump principles is also required.
Skills/Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to work from sketches, blue-prints, O&M manuals, equipment specifications and verbal instruction to trouble shoot problems and effect the necessary repairs in an efficient and safe manner; skilled in the proper use of hand tools, small power tools, air compressors, welding, cutting equipment, and drill presses, etc.
Physical Requirements: Essential: Constantly sees and hears; frequently climbs, drives, reaches, twist body, bends, reads, cleans, walks, writes by hand, stoops, squats, uses physical dexterity, operates a two-way radio, carries objects weighing up to 55 lbs., lifts objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
Education/Experience: High school graduate or equivalent; some formal vocational training in mechanics, experience in welding, electrical motor or pump repair or related field preferred.
This position requires 100% on-site work. Must possess a valid CDL driver's license with a good driving record. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license. Applicant selected for hire shall be subject to drug/alcohol screen test.
The City of Beaumont does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.
Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as required.
This position requires 100% on-site work. Required to work in all types of weather and confined spaces; constantly exposed to wastewater and sludge in various stages of treatment, high voltage electricity, noise, hazardous chemicals and gases, and other conditions associated with a wastewater treatment facility; works Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, overtime when necessary; subject to being called out 24 hours a day.
Knowledge: Basic knowledge of equipment mechanics and the common tools of the trade; familiarity with motors, controls, and pump principles is also required.
Skills/Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to work from sketches, blue-prints, O&M manuals, equipment specifications and verbal instruction to trouble shoot problems and effect the necessary repairs in an efficient and safe manner; skilled in the proper use of hand tools, small power tools, air compressors, welding, cutting equipment, and drill presses, etc.
Physical Requirements: Essential: Constantly sees and hears; frequently climbs, drives, reaches, twist body, bends, reads, cleans, walks, writes by hand, stoops, squats, uses physical dexterity, operates a two-way radio, carries objects weighing up to 55 lbs., lifts objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
Education/Experience: High school graduate or equivalent; some formal vocational training in mechanics, experience in welding, electrical motor or pump repair or related field preferred.
This position requires 100% on-site work. Must possess a valid CDL driver's license with a good driving record. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license. Applicant selected for hire shall be subject to drug/alcohol screen test.
The City of Beaumont does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.