Job Description
Job Description
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.
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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.
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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.
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