All applications must be submitted on the City of Charlotte's application portal by 12/18/2019

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 provides Drinking Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment to over 1 million residents, businesses and visitors in the Charlotte Mecklenburg and surrounding communities on a daily basis. Employees work 24/7, 365 days to keep this life sustaining resource available to everyone while protecting and supporting the environment.

Function:

Skilled Trades

Job Title:

Treatment Plant Mechanic

Summary:

The Treatment Plant Mechanic is responsible for performing skilled level work in all areas of preventative maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on process equipment found in wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, and sewage pumping stations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing preventive maintenance rebuilding & repairing equipment
• Applying new techniques & technology to improve equipment performance
• Maintaining maintenance records & ensuring all safety policies are followed
• Performs tests determining operating efficiency of equipment / documents readings / prepares reports
• Read blueprints / manuals / specifications for troubleshooting work
• Ensure facility’s ability to satisfy system demands
• Responsible for work vehicle / tools / parts related to tasks
• Accurately documents CMMS on daily work orders all maintenance activities performed
• Perform general housekeeping in maintenance shop & throughout facility
• Working knowledge of safety regulations / policies / practices
• Communicate with management / supervisors / co-workers with respect in pleasant / courteous manner
• Other duties may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of pumps of all types & sizes / air compressors / valves / chemical feed equipment / piping / associated buildings
• Ability to read / write / work in confined spaces below ground including wet wells / climb ladders / work at heights
• Experience with hand & power tools / welder cutting torch / digging tools / fork lift / cranes / boom trucks / chain falls
• Lift & move up to 75 lbs.
• Work in variety of environmental conditions
• Work occasional overtime & subject to emergency call back as required
• Ability to obtain & maintain City driving permit
• Ability to obtain a Maintenance Technologist Certification: Level I, II, or III based on current certification level (NC AWWA-WEA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Maintenance Technologist Certification or five years related mechanical experience
• Experience within water or wastewater treatment facilities

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED with three (3) years of relevant work experience; or an Associate's degree with one year of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties

Salary:

•  Commensurate with Experience

General Information:

• The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees. Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits
• The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace

How to Apply:

Apply online at careers.charlottenc.gov

If you need assistance completing your online application, you are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available.

Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Conditions of Employment: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. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.