Water Department Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $21.21 Hourly
Location : Water Department Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03971
Department: Water
Opening Date: 02/28/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Grade Code: 106
Position Information
This position works on Utility Mechanic teams that repair equipment operated by the state-permitted water reclamation and lift station sites. The maintenance team maintains the water reclamation and lift station process safely and efficiently. This position is located in the Central Maintenance Division of the Water Department and will include mandatory on-call scheduling, with weekend and holiday hours.
Essential Functions
Performs preventative and regularly scheduled maintenance and repairs on major industrial equipment in the field: inspects, troubleshoots, disassembles, and overhauls equipment, such as cutters, bearings, chains, mechanical seals, gear reducers, sluice gates, compressors, lights, hydraulic controls, mechanical, structural and plumbing apparatus, belts, chains, conveyors, diesel and gas engines, pipes and piping systems, and pumps; checks and tests close tolerance; services, lubricates and adjusts chemical feed and processing equipment; determines excess wear and pump efficiencies; welds and fabricates parts; and adjusts valves and carburetors.
Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition: inspects equipment; checks fluid levels; replaces fluid; greases equipment; replaces parts; washes and cleans equipment; cleans shop and work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.
Provides technical repair service to heavy duty equipment at pump stations and water reclamation facilities: reads and interprets schematics; disassembles and removes parts; inspects parts and analyzes test results to determine defects; diagnoses needed repairs or parts to be replaced; repairs and/or replaces broken and malfunctioning components; cleans, lubricates and adjusts equipment and machinery; reassembles equipment; verifies proper working condition and function; coordinates work activities with plant personnel; ensures work and materials are in compliance with manufacturer specifications; and makes recommendations to supervisor as required.
Troubleshoots, monitors, inspects, maintains, repairs and reports problems at assigned lift stations: maintains building, fence line, landscaping, and machinery; tests alarms, pumps, overhead cranes, level control devices, generators, etc.; makes adjustments as needed; inspects and cleans wet well; greases and adjusts packing on pumps; inspects piping, valves, actuators and pump pressure gauges, emergency backup generator, oil, antifreeze, belts, hoses, air filters, fire extinguishers and other equipment; and creates and submits related work orders as needed.
Monitors and maintains inventory of parts and equipment: unloads products and shipments; verifies products received compared to products ordered; reports shortage, damage, and mis-shipments; stores parts and equipment; processes orders for delivery; locates inventory; ensures correct product number, quantity and type; labels and packs orders; transports orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms; participates in inventory counts; and maintains all related documentation.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals: places safety cones, markers, or signs to alert employees and citizens of work areas, wet floors, or other potential hazards; and locks and secures chemical and equipment storage areas.
Performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment and tools in operable condition: inspects equipment; checks fluid levels; replaces fluid; greases equipment; replaces parts; washes and cleans equipment; cleans shop and work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; and reports faulty equipment.
Monitors pump stations via remote monitoring system: monitors system daily for pumping trends and failures; receives and responds to requests for information; releases data and metering information; resets alarms; runs pumps; and creates and submits related work orders.
Prepares and maintains documentation for all work activities, such as work orders, timesheets, electrical diagrams, maintenance logs, inventory forms, etc.; and enters and retrieves information into computer-based work order maintenance management system.
Provides emergency coverage as directed/required; works on standby status according to established departmental schedules.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in electrical, plumbing, welding, or other trades.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must obtain Maintenance Technologist III Certification within first year of employment.
Physical Abilities
Tasks involve the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, bites, water hazards, disease, or pathogenic substances.
EEO Statement
Cobb County is an equal opportunity employer. Cobb County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
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I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Employment History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application and/or in a supplemental question response, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

03
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

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Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

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If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
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This position requires certification as a Wastewater Maintenance Technologist III within one year of the date of hire. If you currently have a Wastewater Maintenance Certification, which certificate do you have?

• I have a Wastewater Maintenance Technologist III certificate.
• I have a Wastewater Maintenance Technologist II certificate.
• I have a Wastewater Maintenance Technologist I certificate.
• I do not have a Wastewater Maintenance Technologist certificate but I am willing to get one within one year.
• I do not have a Wastewater Maintenance Technologist certificate and I will NOT get one within one year.

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How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance and repair of water and sewer pumps, motors and related equipment?

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• One to two years of experience
• More than two years of experience

08
Please describe your experience in utilities/equipment maintenance and repair. Include where you worked and a summary of your job duties that relate to this position. Enter N/A if this does not apply. "See resume" will not be accepted.
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How many years of experience do you have working in the electrical, plumbing or welding industry?

• No experience
• Less than one year of experience
• One to two years of experience
• Two to four years of experience
• More than four years of experience

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This position requires being on-call nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Are you available and willing to work this schedule as needed?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

12
If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following elements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report check (MVR), a physical, and a drug screen. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?

• Yes
• No

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