Plant Mechanic II
Company: TransForce
Location: Flower Mound
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Description
Under general supervision, performs corrective and preventative
maintenance tasks on equipment and facilities used in water pumping
stations, sewage lift stations, and wastewater treatment
plants.
Examples of Duties
- Performs corrective maintenance tasks on equipment associated
with the operation of a wastewater treatment plant, sewage lift
stations, and water pumping stations to include pumps, valves,
electric motors, compressors, blowers, fans, electrical switch
gear, and controls systems.
- Performs preventative maintenance tasks on equipment, as
specified by equipment manufacturers, to include oil changing,
greasing, fluids reservoir checks, adjusting belts and chains,
adjusting alignment of couplings and mountings, and cleaning
filters and screens.
- Assists the Chief Mechanic in documenting equipment maintenance
history in the maintenance software by recording equipment run
times, documenting replacement parts used for repairs, recording
labor hours, and managing spare parts inventories.
- Identifies and investigates causes of equipment failures by
using specialty equipment, instruments, and tools to include
volt/ohm meters, megohmmeters, signal generators, vibration
analysis equipment, and thermometers.
- Assists the Chief Mechanic in training new or less experienced
Plant Mechanics or Maintenance Workers on how to troubleshoot
elecrical circuits, troubleshoot and/or calibrate level indicators
and flow meters, and install and maintain sewer metering
equipment.
- Supervises the work activities of subordinates to include
assigning responsiblities, providing instruction on how to perform
the task, and inspection of work once the task is complete.
- Assists the Chief Mechanic in soliciting quotes for equipment
purchase or repair and/or selecting and coordinating the work of
general contractors hired to service or repair facilities and
equipment.
- Reviews graphs and charts on the SCADA system to determine if
pumps and equipment are operating properly. Must have a working
knowledge of the principles of operations at the different remote
facilities for use in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
- Assists in the general housekeeping of building interiors,
building exteriors, treatment tanks, and other items as
needed.
- Informs supervisor of all problems, deviations, hazards,
unfamiliar situations, and all work activities.
- Assists with other special projects and tasks as directed.
- Adheres to personnel, safety, and department policies and
procedures.
- Assists other coworkers as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is
required.
- Must be able to complete and pass the written test for a valid
Texas CDL "B" Driver's License with airbrakes and with proper
endorsements within 90 days of hire. You must provide proof of your
scheduled driving test appointment with the Texas Department of
Public Safety to your supervisor within 90 days from the day you
pass the written test. Your driving record must be in compliance
with Town policy. EDUCATION:
- Must possess a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Class C Wastewater Operator's Certificate.
- Must possess a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Class C Water Distribution certificate WORK EXPERIENCE:
- At least two years of water and wastewater equipment
maintenance experience is required. Must submit to and pass a
post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks
(including criminal history).
Desired Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Must have an exceptional knowledge of pumps, compressors,
blower, conveyors, motors, and other types of production
equipment.
- Specific knowledge with wastewater treatment plant, sewage lift
stations, and high service pumping stations is required.
- Must have skills in diagnosing mechanical and electrical
failures by using specialty measuring instruments such as volt/ohm
meters, megohmmeters, and ammeters.
- Must be familiar with the basic principles of operations for
different electric motor types and their associated electrical
switch gear, and related control systems.
- Must be able to read wiring diagrams and blueprints and be able
to troubleshoot control circuits.
- Must have good supervisory, problem solving, and training
skills.
- Must have basic computer operating skills.
- Must be able to maintain an effective and pleasant working
relationship with employees, contractors, and the general
public.
- Must be able to work extensive hours, various work shifts as
needed, and respond within 30 minutes to an on-call or emergency
callback. PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Must be able to talk, read, see, walk, hear, and follow oral
and written directives.
- Must also have good hand, foot, and eye coordination to operate
and repair equipment and vehicles.
- Must be able to perform strenuous physical activities to
include, exerting up to 100 lbs. of pressure, lifting, pushing,
pulling, and carrying heavy supplies and equipment several times a
day; able to shovel, crawl, bend, kneel, and dig holes for several
hours per day; climb on and off equipment; and operate vibrating
equipment.
- Must be able to work indoors, underground, outdoors, in
confined spaces, in pipes, culverts, manholes, and trenches, on
level, slippery, sloping, unstable, and muddy terrain, and under
constantly noisy conditions; and work in adverse environmental
conditions to include inclement weather such as rain, sleet, snow,
heat, sun exposure, and hazardous conditions including mechanical,
electrical, fume odor, dust/mist, chemical, and toxic waste hazards
and other solid waste substances; and exposure to insects, noxious
plants, and snakes. HIPAA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
All employees who have access to health information whose
confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule must have an
understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to
their job responsibilities. Employees who violate the requirements
of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and
including termination.
Keywords: TransForce, Flower Mound , Plant Mechanic II, Professions , Flower Mound, Texas
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