Plant Mechanic Assistant -Sewer Treatment Plant

Essential Job Functions: Responsible for the inspection, cleaning, servicing, repair, and proper mechanical operation of a wide range of equipment, controls, and physical facilities used in a wastewater treatment operation, including major and minor repair work to pumps, motors, and other mechanical equipment as well as buildings and fixtures; utilizes a wide range of equipment including common hand and power tools, welding machines, acetylene/oxygen cutting machines, drill presses, air compressors, sand blasters, paint sprayers, etc.; operate motor vehicles and material handling equipment such as forklifts, excavators, and cranes; prepares required maintenance reports and records. Other Job Functions: Performs other duties as required.

Working Conditions: Required to work in all types of weather and confined spaces; constantly exposed to wastewater and sludge in various stages of treatment, high voltage electricity, noise, hazardous chemicals and gases, and other conditions associated with a wastewater treatment facility; works Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, overtime when necessary; subject to being called out 24 hours a day.

Minimum Essential Qualifications: Knowledge: Basic knowledge of equipment mechanics and the common tools of the trade; familiarity with motors, controls, and pump principles is also required. Skills/Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to work from sketches, blue-prints, O&M manuals, equipment specifications, and verbal instruction to troubleshoot problems and effect the necessary repairs in an efficient and safe manner; skilled in the proper use of hand tools, small power tools, air compressors, welding, cutting equipment, and drill presses, etc.

Physical Requirements: Essential: Constantly sees and hears; frequently climbs, drives, reaches, twist body, bends, reads, cleans, walks, writes by hand, stoops, squats, uses physical dexterity, operates a two-way radio, carries objects weighing up to 55 lbs., lifts objects weighing up to 100 lbs. Education/Experience: High school graduate or equivalent; some formal vocational training in mechanics, experience in welding, electrical motor or pump repair, or related field preferred. Other: Must possess a valid CDL driver's license with a good driving record. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license. The City of Beaumont does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704. The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.