Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic - Public Utilities bei Brunswick County, NC
Brunswick County, NC · Supply, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Supply
About the Department
Brunswick County Public Utility is currently accepting applications for a Utility Plant Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance and preventative maintenance for Brunswick County Wastewater Treatment Plants. Classified as a Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Facility by the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Brunswick County Public Utilities provides wastewater (sewer) services to nearly 30,000 metered sewer customers across a large service area. Our Public Utility team is committed to the community and takes a lot of pride in providing a high level of wastewater treatment service to our customers every day.
The Utility Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for repairing, rebuilding, disassembling, reassembling, installing, testing, operating, and troubleshooting various machines and equipment (with a focus on hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical components) to help ensure the delivery of properly treated wastewater affluent. Other work includes:
The Utility Plant Maintenance Mechanic reports to a Crew Supervisor and is considered an ESSENTIAL Employee position under County Policies. If you are mechanically inclined with the ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement while completing assigned work, we’d love to talk to you!
Career Ladder
Brunswick County Public Utilities utilizes a career ladder program for advancement which allows employees to further their career in the water treatment field through promotion as advanced grades of NC Maintenance Technologist certifications are attained. Promotions include a 5% increase in pay when all criteria are met.
The Utility Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for repairing, rebuilding, disassembling, reassembling, installing, testing, operating, and troubleshooting various machines and equipment (with a focus on hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical components) to help ensure the delivery of properly treated wastewater affluent. Other work includes:
- Maintaining and assisting in the operation of wastewater treatment equipment (i.e., spray irrigation, dispersal site maintenance and operation, etc.)
- Documenting equipment repairs and inspections.
- Assisting with the maintenance of parts inventories, tool inventories, and preventative maintenance program documentation.
- Responding to emergency repair calls as required.
The Utility Plant Maintenance Mechanic reports to a Crew Supervisor and is considered an ESSENTIAL Employee position under County Policies. If you are mechanically inclined with the ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement while completing assigned work, we’d love to talk to you!
Career Ladder
Brunswick County Public Utilities utilizes a career ladder program for advancement which allows employees to further their career in the water treatment field through promotion as advanced grades of NC Maintenance Technologist certifications are attained. Promotions include a 5% increase in pay when all criteria are met.
- Individuals who do not possess a NC Grade I Maintenance Technologist Certification will be hired as a Mechanic l.
- Training and testing fees for maintenance technologist certification are paid for by Brunswick County.
- Placement as a Plant Maintenance Mechanic II, III, or IV based on NC Certification level and experience.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma (or GED) and experience in a water/wastewater treatment or other industrial facility; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
- Valid Driver North Carolina or South Carolina Driver License Required.
- NC AWWA Maintenance Technologist certification and Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred.
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including motor vehicles, backhoe, 3-ton trucks, tractors, numerous pumps, tractors, lawn mowers, generators, water pumps, etc., and electrician and mechanic hand tools. Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are those of Medium to Heavy Work.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
