Water Plant Mechanic I

Job Details

Description

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Starting Salary: $20.18

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document (PDF format preferred) explaining your work history, experience, and qualifications OR you can fill out your Work History in this application.

About This Position

The water Plant Mechanic I performs work of a mechanical and manual nature involving preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance and/or operation of water and wastewater treatment and sewage pumping equipment. Mechanic must be willing to periodically perform standby and callback duties and be available for on-call status during off duty hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years of related experience and/or training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Class "B" Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License (or be able to obtain within one year)
• Driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
  

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance procedures on various equipment
• Document maintenance efforts and the materials and supplies used
• Complete housekeeping tasks, including painting equipment and appurtenances
• Maintain inventory and order needed parts, tools, materials and supplies
• Perform corrective maintenance procedures on equipment
• Develop and track the equipment use schedule
• Rotate mechanical equipment as needed
• Work with in-house and external service providers, contractors, and vendors
• Assist with and/or perform any specialized projects or assignments as delegated by the supervisor
• Obtain temporary water and wastewater operator licenses within ten (10) days
• Obtain both the water and wastewater operator Class "D" licenses within one (1) year
  
  

Necessary Skills

• Ability and willingness to periodically perform standby and callback duties
• Availability for on-call status during off duty hours
• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug, physical, pulmonary function, and audio screenings
  
  

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement plans
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the Water Resources Department and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued
  
  

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.