Wastewater Mechanic Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor and/or Lead Maintenance Technician, the Wastewater Mechanic performs, plans, and organizes the maintenance of wastewater facilities and associated systems including, but not limited to, liquids treatment, solids handling, chemical systems, odor control, and lift stations. The Wastewater Mechanic performs a variety of work assignments to ensure acceptable asset condition and water quality and health and safety standards are met or exceeded. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Performs predictive, preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance for facility assets. Work may also include rough carpentry, painting, plumbing, welding duties as required. 
• Trains, leads and mentors staff under the direction of supervisory staff. Leads by example. Acts as a positive role model for facility employees. Encourages an environment of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Safety, and Teamwork. 
• Creates and manages service requests and work orders for needed repairs. 
• Evaluates equipment condition and performance by observation and using inspection tools. 
• Prepares logs and records in both written and electronic form with accuracy and completeness. 
• Follows job plans and recommends revisions to job plans to ensure safe and consistent work practices. 
• Observes safety policies and guidelines as required by State statutes and as prescribed by NTMWD. 
• Monitors the facility for any breaches of security and alert appropriate law enforcement agencies and/or supervisors, as appropriate for the situation. 
• Monitors systems and assets during emergencies and scheduled shutdowns. Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and reports problems. Responds to emergencies. Schedules and coordinates responses, repairs, clean-up, and remediation as directed.  
• Maintains facility and work area housekeeping. 
• Receives shipments, monitors unloading processes, checks shipment documents for accuracy, and ensures documents are submitted to appropriate personnel. 
• Complies with applicable policies and procedures. 
• Assumes the responsibilities of direct supervisor(s) and subordinates as required. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements 

Education & Experience:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED. An associate degree or trade certification is preferred. 
• Possess two (2) years of experience in industrial maintenance or a suitable combination of directly relevant education and experience, as determined by NTMWD. 
• Preference is to obtain a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Wastewater or Water Treatment or Collection or Distribution System Operator's License. 
• Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Possess general knowledge of maintenance and reliability practices and principles and awareness of wastewater assets and their operation. Possess the ability to troubleshoot equipment typically used in wastewater operations. 
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.. 
• Maintains basic computer skills and become proficient at using a computerized maintenance management system to perform major responsibilities.

Environmental and Physical Working Conditions

Driving a District vehicle for business will be required.  Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current, valid, and vehicle - appropriate driver' s license of their resident state.

The duties and responsibilities are generally performed in a wastewater treatment environment. The position involves sitting (up to 6 hours per day), frequent standing, frequent walking, light to heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs.), light carrying, frequent bending and reaching, keyboarding, and telephone operation. It often requires an irregular work schedule and overtime hours. Specific physical conditions require frequent work with chemicals, tools, machinery, moving mechanical parts, etc. 

The duties and responsibilities are performed both indoors and outdoors. Moderate to heavy exposure to sun, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, biological hazards, rain, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials and chemicals, machinery, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, and water hazards are common. Performs and reviews work at locations that involve hazardous environments requiring the physical ability to wear and work using personal protective equipment (PPE) that meet or exceed guidelines such as established by OSHA which may result in some physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, odors, chemicals and noise. The position may require work in confined spaces, on ladders and rooftops, and in adverse weather conditions with appropriate training. 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Perform functions requiring manual dexterity and precision movements, continuous or repetitive arm and hand movements, grasping movements, and occasional forceful exertion. 

• Perceive/discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth and visual cues or signals. 

• Possess visual and muscular dexterity to operate a motor vehicle (including while towing portable equipment), equipment, hand tools, and a computer.