Plant Mechanic I

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Starting Salary: $20.18

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

About this Position

The Plant Mechanic I performs manual and mechanical work that involves preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance and/or operation of water and wastewater treatment and sewage pumping equipment. Must be able to perform on-call, callback, or standby duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 years of related experience and/or training
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Wastewater Works Operator "B" license and Water Works Operator "B" license (preferred)
• Valid Class B Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
  • Or willingness/ability to obtain a Class B CDL within a year

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance procedures on various equipment
• Document maintenance efforts and the materials and supplies used
• Complete housekeeping tasks (painting equipment and appurtenances, etc.)
• Maintain inventory of parts, tools, materials and supplies
• Perform corrective maintenance procedures on equipment
• Develop and track the equipment use schedule
• Rotate mechanical equipment
• Work with in-house and external service providers, contractors, and vendors
• Obtain the following Water and Wastewater Operator licenses:
  • Temporary license within 10 days
  • Class "D" license within one (1) year
  • Class "C" license within two (2) years

Necessary Skills

• Strong mathematical ability
• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Availability for on-call status during off duty hours (on 24/7 callback at least one week per month)
• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug, physical, pulmonary function test, and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement plans
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the Water Resources Department and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY MAY BE RE-PUBLISHED AS NEEDED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.