NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Water/Wastewater Maintenance Technician
Tuscaloosa, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$61K/yr - $61K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Water/Wastewater Maintenance Technician to perform technical and mechanical work related to the maintenance of water treatment plants and wastewater facilities. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining various equipment and ensuring operational safety.
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Responsibilities
Utilizes and maintains computerized maintenance management software program (Lucity); writes work orders for repairs and preventive maintenance tasks; monitors status of work orders; manages computerized parts inventories; tracks computer data pertaining to purchases, equipment histories, equipment costs, parts vendors, labor use, and other activities
Performs maintenance and repair of plant facilities and process equipment; monitors and inspects equipment at remote plant facilities to evaluate operating conditions and ensure safety, maintenance, and proper process operations; diagnoses, maintains, and performs mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance on equipment, pumps, engines, motor, generators, and/or valves
Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical problems; dismantles, repairs, and reassembles electric motors; re-wires electrical panels; replaces parts; repacks pumps; performs welding/fabrication tasks associated with equipment repairs; performs preventive maintenance tasks
Installs/upgrades mechanical and electrical equipment; installs related controls, conduits, and plumbing lines
Calibrates, troubleshoots, and/or programs PLCs, flow meters, pressure devices, and collectors
Tests machinery, equipment and parts for proper operations; reports problem situations or refers problems to appropriate personnel; sends malfunctioning machinery to appropriate repair shops
Operates various machinery, equipment, and tools associated with work activities, which may include a service truck, forklift, generator, air compressor, motors, pumps, blowers, valves, drill press, grinder, welder, torch, pipe saw, band saw, mechanic tools, electrician tools, plumbing tools, carpentry tools, and diagnostic instruments
Performs general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, checking/replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop/work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals
Maintains inventory of replacement parts and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new/replacement materials; picks up supplies from local vendors as needed
Coordinates work activities with sales representatives and vendor repair service providers; solicits bids and submits purchase orders for machinery/equipment repairs
Submits required reports/documentation to appropriate individuals or agencies
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, work orders, maintenance records, purchase requisitions, personnel forms/reports, charts, diagrams, or other documents
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, equipment manuals, diagrams, schematics, maps, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate
Maintains logs, files, and records of departmental work activities and documentation
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, city officials, contractors, engineers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate
Must be available for call-out 24 hours a day
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner
Recommends policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality services by the Department
Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities
Must meet regular attendance requirements
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, and managers
Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, entering data into computer, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, or filing documentation
Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED; preferably supplemented by vocational/technical training in electrical systems/wiring, plumbing, mechanics, and equipment maintenance
Three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes electrical systems/wiring, plumbing, mechanics, equipment maintenance, and equipment operation
Must obtain a valid Grade II Water Operator certification, a Grade II Wastewater Operator certification, or a Grade I (C) Public Wastewater Collection Systems Operator certification within twelve (12) months of employment
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must be available for call-out 24 hours a day
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner
Must meet regular attendance requirements
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, and managers
Benefits
Retirement
Vacation and illness leave
Paid holidays
Medical and dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Other supplemental insurances
Deferred retirement saving plans
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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