Senior Water & Sewer Maintenance Mechanic

Company: Government jobs
Location: Savannah
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Purpose

This position provides skilled work of more than average difficulty in the installation, maintenance and repair mechanical equipment used in the water and wastewater treatment plants. Essential Job Functions

• Regularly inspects all mechanical equipment, evaluates performance and makes recommendations to the assigned supervisor as to maintenance and repair requirements.
• Installs, services, maintains and repairs pumps, motors, chlorinators, and other machinery and equipment.
• Respond to and repair sewer backups.
• Maintains, diagnose problems, and correct problems at various lift stations. Use crane truck to pull pumps and correct problem when necessary.
• Repairs manhole that have been knocked off by vehicles. Locates and raises manholes that have been buried over a period or covered up by contractors.
• Operates and cares for power tools in maintaining, fabricating, and repairing parts of equipment; operates large mobile equipment such as a boom truck, a forklift, a hoist or a crane, when assigned.
• Modifies existing equipment as needed to improve plant operations; installs new pumps and equipment.
• Designs handrails, foot bridges, and piping systems.
• Orders parts and supplies.
• Operates heavy equipment.
• Repairs hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Maintains diesel generators.
• Inspects and troubleshoots telephone lines and SCADA systems.
• Changes chlorine containers weekly; performs specialized maintenance and repairs on liquid chlorine systems, including chlorinators, evaporators, and vacuum regulators.
• Cleans chemical solution tanks and piping.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on Trac-Vac system; changes boots, fittings, hoses, and control valves.
• Performs specialized welding, burning, cutting, and fabrication.
• Changes out gas bottles and supplies meter stations with spares.
• Performs general and specialized maintenance and repairs on sludge de-watering facility including centrifuge, polymer pump, and piping.
• May direct the work of all crew members, including training, guidance, and counseling, to ensure their safety and welfare in the performance of their duties.
• Completes and submits reports of work activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
  
  High School Diploma or GED equivalent with four (4) years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair of water/wastewater treatment plants, heavy-duty pumping and auxiliary power equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  
  Must possess and maintain a valid state class C driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
  
  Additional Requirements
  Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment. Additional Information
  
  
  • Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant equipment, operations, and processes.
  • Knowledge of maintenance techniques for a variety of mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Skill in welding and fabricating parts.
  • Skill in operating light and heavy equipment.
  • Skill in using hand, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.
  • Skill in reading blueprints.
  • Skill in repairing and maintaining a variety of pumps and equipment.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
    
    CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
    
    Overview of Benefits
    
    Paid Holiday
    Paid Vacation
    Paid Sick Leave
    Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
    Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
    Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
    Retirement Seminars
    PPO Medical Insurance
    Dental Insurance
    Vision Insurance
    Flexible Spending Accounts
    Wellness Programs
    Health & Wellness Incentives
    Long Term Disability
    Excellence and Service Recognition
    Employee Development and In-Service Training
    Educational Assistance Program
    Uniform Allowance (select positions)
    Employee Assistance Program
    Discounts and Memberships
    Employee Relations
    Direct Deposit
    Credit Union
    Pretax Parking Deductions
    Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
    Domestic Partnership Benefits
    
    Healthcare
    
    PPO Medical Plus Plan
    PPO Medical Basic Plan
    Dental Plus Plan
    Dental Basic Plan
    Vision Service Plan
    
    Life Insurance
    
    Basic Life and ADD
    Supplemental Life Employee
    Supplemental Life Spouse
    Supplemental Life Child
    
    Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.
    
    01 Do you have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving history?
    • Yes
    • No
      
      02 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED plus 4 years maintenance and repair of water/wastewater treatment plants, heavy-duty pumping and auxiliary power equipment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
      • Yes
      • No
        
        03 Please indicate any certifications that your currently hold related to this position.
        
        04 Please describe your experience directing the work of all crew members, including training, guidance, and counseling, to ensure their safety and welfare in the performance of their duties.
        
        * Required Question

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