What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic position at Genesee County Drain Commissioner Division of Water and Waste Services?
- Must possess and continuously maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license, as well as qualify to drive a Division vehicle in compliance with the Division Driver Policy.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and outdoors under varying climatic conditions.
- Must be able to walk over rough terrain and climb ladders and stairs.
- Graduation from a high school or equivalent G.E.D.
- Three (3) years’ experience as or with a Maintenance Mechanic performing mechanical, minor electrical and plumbing repairs and installation.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of seventy-five (75) pounds.
- For the Automotive Mechanic the following are required:
- Two (2) years of experience as an Auto/Vehicle Mechanic
- Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel and squat to perform required repairs, maintenance and inspections.
- For the Automotive Mechanic the following are preferred:
- CDL
- Vocational/technical school program diploma or certificate or apprenticeship in auto repair or related field
Performs a wide variety of skilled mechanical work involved in the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of existing equipment and machinery, and the installation of new equipment. For Automotive Mechanic: Performs a wide variety of skilled mechanical work involved in the repair and maintenance for cars, trucks, equipment and other motor vehicles in the Division’s fleet.
- Maintains, repairs, and rebuilds engines, motors, pumps, controls, compressors, mechanical drives, and other equipment; including related electrical work.
- Installs new equipment.
- Fabricates steel and wood structures utilized in the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of equipment, and in the installation of new equipment.
- Plumbs air, water, CL2, FECL3, sludge, polymer, and gas lines on existing equipment and on new installation, does required plumbing repairs.
- Perform arc and gas welding and cutting and brazing.
- Trouble shoots and investigates various operational problems.
- Researches and reviews repair manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
- Performs diagnostic analysis on mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Checks and corrects equipment rotation.
- Requisitions parts, does job layouts, interprets test results, takes amperage readings, checks voltages.
- Completes parts requisitions and maintenance orders and related paperwork.
- Is in responsible charge through completion of each task.
- Performs any other work related to the classification.
- Ability to operate all types of electrical and pneumatic power tools, electrical testing equipment, meters, gauges, calipers, micrometer, and other types of diagnostic and measuring devices.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
- Ability to design and layout wood and steel repair and/or installation structures.
- Knowledge and ability to understand and perform basic math and algebra.
- Ability to read, evaluate, and apply pump curves and other technical literature.
- Considerable knowledge of principals, practices, techniques, and instruments and tools used in mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair.
- Ability to rig and lift equipment properly and safely.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
- Knowledge of standard safety practices, and mandatory safety regulations.
Pay: $28.46 - $35.23 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $35