Treatment Plant Mechanic I #2304-154900-01

Charlotte’s local government, with more than 7,000 employees and a $2.39 billion budget, works hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play.

Charlotte Water is an enterprise department of the City of Charlotte and one of the largest public water and sewer service providers in the southeast with 300,000 customer accounts and over 1000 employees. Our service area includes the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and the towns of Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mint Hill, Matthews and Pineville. Charlotte Water’s FY 23 budget is $535M and a five-year capital program of $2.5 billion.  We enjoy the highest credit ratings from all three major credit rating agencies as a result of sound financial planning and management and strong support from our City Council.  We value competent, skilled candidates with a customer service focus to work in a team environment.

• Maintains and repairs mechanical equipment associated with the operation of water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, raw water pump stations, remote distribution pump stations, and sewage lift stations on a basic mechanical level.  

• Preforms preventive maintenance on all equipment by: visually checking equipment for signs of improper operation; checking oil levels; and looking for vibrations, noise, and leaks; and takes appropriate action.

• Performs scheduled equipment maintenance; lubricates chains and sprockets; services air valves; pulls inspection covers; replaces v-belts; and checks sumps.

• Operates pumps, motors and emergency generators.

• Conducts monthly inspections on vehicles, power tools, folk lifts, crane truck, stationary cranes, and safely retrieval systems.

• Maintains records of preventative/predictive/Reactive maintenance in Cityworks.

• Maintains related records including hours worked; chemicals and materials used.

• Assists with the rebuilding, repairing, or replacing equipment by working with other mechanics to troubleshoot equipment; gathers proper tools and parts.

• Performs other building maintenance (such as replacing lights, broken windows) and grounds maintenance (such as weed spraying and taking out trash).

• Must respond to after-hours alarms and subject to emergency call back as required.

• Work in confined spaces up to 40’ below ground including wet wells and vaults.  

• Follows related safety regulations.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management software.

• Knowledge of operating and repairing related equipment.

• Knowledge of municipal waste water and certain chemicals.

• Skill in working with mechanical, welding, and plumbing tools.

• Ability to obtain a City driving permit.

• Ability to follow safety regulations

The work is heavy work and requires applying up to 20 pounds of force constantly; applying 30 pounds of force frequently; and exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: climbing, grasping, handling, distinguishing among sounds, kneeling, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, visual acuity in color, observations/equipment, and walking.

 

Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.  Requires working in confined spaces and working on elevated areas.  Subject to varying and adverse weather conditions.  

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Two (2) years of related maintenance work experience

• Requires valid driver’s license.

• Maintenance Tech 1 Certification required within 30 months 

• NC AWWA-WEA Maintenance Technologist certification desired.  

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

As of October 1, 2021:

The City of Charlotte requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new City of Charlotte employees.

The city is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law.