Water / Wastewater System Mechanic Assistant (Pumping and Control)

City of Lubbock
Lubbock, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2023 CLOSED ON 7/28/2023

Job Posting for Water / Wastewater System Mechanic Assistant (Pumping and Control) at City of Lubbock

Assists in repair, installation, and preventive maintenance of heavy industrial equipment such as large pumps, valves, and compressors.
  • Disassemble, clean, replace parts, and assemble heavy industrial equipment typically found in waterworks systems including pumps, valves, motors, and compressors;
  • Perform preventive maintenance and inspect equipment for proper operation or signs of malfunction.  Use electronic test equipment to collect machine data such as vibration and shaft alignment;
  • Obtain parts and supplies as necessary to complete repairs;
  • Assist mechanic in installation of new equipment or repair of existing equipment;
  • Assist in documentation of work orders and contacting vendors;
  • Check pumps periodically for leaks;
  • Perform related duties as directed.

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one year experience in maintenance and/or repair of heavy stationary equipment; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

 

Valid Current Driver's License
Physical Exam Required
Requires employee to be clean-shaven

*** Critical Infrastructure:  This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components.This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***

Knowledge of:
  • Principles and methods of mechanical repair.
Ability to:
  • Use a variety of power, pneumatic, and hand tools;
  • Properly use safety equipment such as gas detectors and breathing
    apparatus;
  • Drive a forklift;
  • Handle tools, repair parts, etc.;
  • Perform hard physical labor around sewage.
Physical Requirements:
  • Frequently lift and carry and lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds;
  • Frequently stand and walk during the shift;
  • Frequently climb ladders, stairs and inclined surfaces;
  • Frequently pull and push objects;
  • Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
  • Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right and left while sitting and standing;
  • Place arms above, at or below shoulder height;
  • Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle;
  • Frequently bend and kneel while working on equipment;
  • Move body in a crawling motion.
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