Job Summary:
This is a temporary position for the period of June through mid-November 2025.
The Water Treatment Plant Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and optimization of mechanical equipment and infrastructure supporting a water treatment facility. This includes pumps, motors, piping systems, and other infrastructure associated with multiple evaporation ponds and a surface land application system used to discharge treated water.
Key Responsibilities:
•Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical components of the water treatment plant, including pumps, blowers, valves, piping, and motors.
•Perform routine maintenance on equipment associated with water management infrastructure, including aeration systems and monitoring devices for treatment ponds.
•Support the operation and maintenance of a surface land application system used for the discharge of treated water.
•Monitor system performance and assist with troubleshooting operational issues related to flow distribution, pressure, and water quality.
•Ensure proper functioning of pump stations, chemical feed systems, and flow control mechanisms.
•Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.
•Follow safety and environmental compliance procedures and assist in the development of maintenance protocols.
Collaborate with plant operators, engineers, and other maintenance staff to ensure efficient and reliable system performance.
Qualifications:
•High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training preferred.
•Mechanical experience, ideally in a water or wastewater treatment environment, or a closely related field.
•Knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulic principles, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
•Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and work orders.
Valid driver's license; CDL preferred or ability to obtain.
Working Conditions:
•Work performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
•May involve lifting equipment, working in confined spaces, and exposure to chemicals and treated effluent.
•Stand, walk, bend, and perform manual labor for extended periods.