Mechanic - Industrial

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater, and solid waste management services to more than two million people who call North Texas their home.  Our culture is deeply ingrained in our core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Service, and Teamwork (ITRUST).  Our employees will tell you they feel a sense of purpose and have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on the cities we serve by helping to provide services that their residents and businesses need to thrive.  We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure our employees’ financial future.  If you are looking for a rewarding, long-term career where you can make a meaningful impact on the North Texas region, look no further than NTMWD!
Mechanic - Industrial

Section 1 – Position Summary

This position performs skilled preventative and corrective maintenance activities, in an industrial setting, related to the inspection, repair, and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment and production equipment which may include: ozone generators, chemical equipment, air compressors, valves, piping, motors pumps and various rotating assemblies.

Section 2 – Major Responsibilities

1. Maintains various water and wastewater treatment, purification, and production-related equipment and facilitates mechanical repairs necessary to keep equipment operating in an efficient manner.

2. Coordinates with water and wastewater operations personnel to ensure critical equipment is operational.

3. May be asked to assist other departments with various tasks during emergency repairs or routine maintenance.

4. Performs all routine preventative maintenance tasks as specified in the equipment operations and maintenance manuals.

5. Performs routine repair and preventative maintenance tasks on other equipment as directed.

6. Observes safe work practices through proper use of safety equipment and procedures including permit-required confined space entry and lock-out tag out.

7. Call Rotation

A. Personnel assigned to a shift work location will be required to participate in a regular twelve-hour shift schedule and must be able to work overtime when needed

B. Personnel NOT assigned to a shift work location will be required to be on a rotational “ONCALL” status to respond to NTMWD repairs outside of normal business hours and must be able to work overtime when needed

Section 3 – Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Must be able to read and understand technical manuals and drawings.

2. Must have the ability to comprehend, carry out, and administer written and oral instruction.

3. Must become proficient in the use of the District Computerized Maintenance Management System

4. Must have the ability to read operations and maintenance manuals, schematics, blueprints, and safety datasheets.

5. Must possess considerable knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Section 4 – Education and Experience

1. Minimum one-year experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipment similar to that used in the water/wastewater treatment industry.

2. Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License.

3. Must possess a high school diploma or GED.

Section 5 – Environmental Factors, Activity Levels and Equipment

This position requires continuous physical exertion often of a strenuous nature. Lifts or pulls/pushes 50 pounds daily and up to 100 pounds every week to repair and service pumps, motors, and machinery while using various hand tools and equipment. Working conditions include exposure to high-voltage areas, weather, odor, noise, chemical hazards, gases, and dust. Hand and power tools including drill press and lathe, welding equipment, emergency lighting equipment, safety equipment, NT, and crane