Maintenance Mechanic II - Water

Trinity River Authority of Texas•Euless, TX

2d•$21

About The Position

This position performs skilled maintenance work, inspection, troubleshooting and assisting in the repair of buildings, machines, vehicles and a variety of equipment including various types of chemical equipment located at water/wastewater treatment plants or pump stations. Individual is expected to identify and remedy problems using independent judgment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in the field of industrial maintenance, vehicle repair and construction including specific experience in mechanical applications such as hydraulic, power transmission equipment, pump maintenance, pipe fitting, pneumatics, lubrication and shaft alignment techniques.
Valid Texas driver's license.
Must possess considerable knowledge of mechanics, plumbing, underground piping installations, light carpentry, fleet and vehicle repair, welding, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Basic mathematical functions.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to comprehend and carry out written and oral instruction.
Ability to read operation and maintenance manuals, and safety related materials, schematics, blueprints and safety data sheets.
This position requires passing a physical and physical ability assessment specific to this position.

Nice To Haves

Heavy equipment operation is a plus.
Commercial driver’s license preferred.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (or predecessor agency) Class C Water or Wastewater Operators Certificate of Competency as required (if applicable).
Water- Surface Water Treatment Operator “C” License (Required within 3 years of hire date, if applicable).

Responsibilities

Routinely performs preventative and corrective maintenance and repair to existing buildings, machinery and equipment.
Performs general maintenance to grounds including mowing, edging, weedeating, digging, and operation of related equipment.
Performs industrial maintenance type duties such as rough carpentry, painting, pipefitting, plumbing and welding.
Ability to read and understand system drawings and schematics with minimal supervision.
Responsible for maintaining thorough and complete process records and logs.
Observes all safety guidelines and security measures as established by Authority.
Ability to convey and receive information in written and verbal forms to others.
May be responsible for responding to various emergency situations, including after-hours, as directed by supervisor.
May be required to participate in an emergency on call program.
Dependent on assignment may be required to use an Air Respirator/ SCBA.
Assists in the safe handling and unloading of chemicals in the plant.
Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel.
Regularly leads the work of junior maintenance mechanics.
May order cleaning supplies, equipment parts, building materials, equipment for departmental use as approved by supervisor.
May create purchase requisitions and work orders for approval by supervisor or manager.