Industrial Engine and Equipment Technician (Wastewater Mechanic I/II) - Regional Wastewater Facility

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Position Duties

About the Division

The Energy and Automation Division is responsible for energy production and distribution and process automation and control. This division is responsible for overseeing the plant energy usage and minimizing energy costs by optimizing the use of in-house digester gas; and purchasing natural gas and electricity. Staff located at the plant provide preventive and corrective maintenance, emergency repair to support 24/7 operation of the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility , and participate in the design and implementation of capital improvement projects.

The Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill multiple full-time Wastewater Mechanic I/II positions in the Power and Air Team (also known as Industrial Engine and Equipment Technicians) at the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility located at 700 Los Esteros Road, San Jose, CA, 95134.

These positions work rotating shifts including days, swing shift, graveyard, weekends, and holidays. Rotating shifts are typically scheduled to change every 3-months. The standard Monday through Friday day shift schedule is 5 day a week, 8-hours a day. The 4/10 schedule is 4 days a week, 10-hours a day. Work schedules are determined by operational business needs.

These positions are responsible for operating, maintaining, and overhauling the Regional Wastewater Facilitys industrial mechanical and electrical equipment related to large stationary diesel-ignited/spark-ignited engine, power generators, gas compressors and gas storage such as commonly found in municipal power plants, natural gas pipeline compressor stations and large marine propulsion systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate and/or monitor Engines, gas compressors, flares and blowers.
• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs and inspections.
• Use precision measuring tools.
• Welding cutting and fabrication.
• Use Cranes and rigging equipment.
• Operate precision machining equipment.
• Repair, install, and inspect piping systems.
• Operate mobile equipment such as forklift and manlift.
• Work with other trades and work groups on site.
• Use service manuals, parts manuals and interpreting drawings.
• Attend all safety training.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical, problem solving, teamwork, and customer service experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The ideal candidate will be able to conduct basic computer skills and be familiar with modern control systems (i.e. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Review the job classification specification for more information on the job duties.

Salary ranges:

Wastewater Mechanic I: $41.87 - $50.89 hourly; $87,089.60 - $105,851.20 annually

Wastewater Mechanic II: $46.34 - $56.50 hourly; $96,387.20 - $117,520.00 annually

The Wastewater Mechanic I/II classification is covered by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 3 (OE#3). To learn more about the OE#3 union handbook and pay increases, click here.

Wastewater Mechanic I -

Education: Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.

Experience:

Two (2) years of journey-level experience as a mechanic in hydraulics, wastewater treatment or a closely related industry or in operation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of mechanical and electrical equipment related to large stationary diesel and spark-ignited engines, and/or power generator; OR four (4) years of experience assisting Wastewater Mechanics in the maintenance and repair of wastewater equipment at a level equivalent to Wastewater Attendant or Assistant Heavy Diesel Equipment Operator/Mechanic with the City of San José.

Acceptable Substitutions: Completion of the Attendant Skills Knowledge and Evaluation (SKE) program and completion of the certification as Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade I from California Water Environment Association (CWEA) may be substituted as one (1) year experience assisting Wastewater Mechanics in the maintenance and repair of wastewater equipment at a level equivalent to Wastewater Attendant or Assistant Heavy Diesel Equipment Operator/Mechanic with the City of San José.

License(s)/Certification(s): Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license.

Wastewater Mechanic II -

Education: Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.

Experience:

Two (2) years of journey level experience as a mechanic in hydraulics, wastewater treatment or a closely related industry or in operation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of mechanical and electrical equipment related to large stationary diesel and spark-ignited engines and/or power generators OR four (4) years experience assisting Wastewater Mechanics in the maintenance and repair of wastewater equipment at a level equivalent to Wastewater Attendant with the City of San José; OR completion of the Attendant Skills Knowledge and Evaluation (SKE) program and certification as Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade I from California Water Environment Association (CWEA) with three (3) years experience assisting Wastewater Mechanics in the maintenance and repair of wastewater equipment at a level equivalent to Wastewater Attendant with the City of San José, AND certification as Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade II from California Water Environment Association (CWEA).

Acceptable Substitution: Two (2) years of experience as a Wastewater Mechanic I may be substituted for the certification as Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade II.

License(s)/Certification(s): Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties.

Physical Requirement for Wastewater Mechanic I/II:

Possess ability to:

• Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects (e.g., large hand tools, pipes, or other wastewater equipment).
• Move between/within work areas, including but not limited to sitting, walking, and standing on various surfaces, turning, bending, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements.
• Identify problems or hazards, work in confined spaces and around machines, and climb/descend ladders.
• Be exposed to unpredictable working conditions including but not limited to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances, fumes, dust, and air contaminants.

Physical Requirement: This classification requires a pre-employment respiratory physical exam.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Additional competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities that are desirable qualifications:

-Maintenance procedures associated with large bore, medium speed engines, valves, gearboxes, pumps, and air compressors.
-Mechanical principles, pneumatics, hydraulics, and other equipment found in wastewater facilities or similar heavy industrial facilities.
-Diesel fuels and lubricants used in heavy-duty power plant operation.
-Completion of technical trade school in the mechanical field.
-Possession of specialized certifications such as backflow preventer installation and maintenance, welding, confined space entry, power plant, hazardous material handling, etc.
-Knowledge of modern control systems.
Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
Computer Skills: Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

Flexibility: Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.

Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Reliability: Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Selection Process:

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job-specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical.

If selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment may be contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California drivers license, and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deem you ineligible for employment.

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