Wastewater Plant Mechanic

The City of McMinnville is in search of a new Wastewater Plant Mechanic. This position is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on McMinnvilles Class IV Water Reclamation Facility and associated pump stations.

This recruitment will remain open until filled, with a first review of applications on July 3rd. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Maintenance.

1. Conduct sensory inspection for changes or issues presented by what can be noticed visually or by smells, noises, vibrations, etc.
2. Adjust equipment and process controls as required for maximum performance and results.
3. Perform equipment lubrication, oil changes, pump and motor alignment, equipment rotation, and minor vehicle maintenance.
4. Perform vibration analysis, bearing analysis, and electrical measurements.
5. Perform corrective maintenance, including rebuilding equipment, instrumentation, troubleshooting, minor HVAC repair, and pump, compressor, and motor repair,
6. Order and maintain an inventory of parts and supplies.
7. Performs building maintenance and general housekeeping.
8. Use SCADA system. Operate equipment, troubleshoot, analyze equipment operation, and adjust process controls.
9. Oversee overall plant and lift station operations.

Compliance

1. Prepare written reports and maintain records using computerized maintenance management system.
2. Coordinate work with outside vendors to perform equipment inspections required by OHSA.
3. Coordinate mechanic duties and responsibilities with the work performed by contractors and vendors.
4. Develop and maintain hazard analysis for assigned tasks.
5. Perform work in accordance with federal, state and city employment and safety laws, rules and standards.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
• Participate in committees when requested.
• Maintain proficiency in job requirements which may include attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility, which may require travel.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Maintain confidentiality, data integrity, and comply with all related city, state, and federal standards related to confidentiality.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described. A typical way to qualify would be high school and at least 2 years of related experience.

Must live within 30 minutes of treatment facility for required on-call work (6 months after hire).

This position also requires:

Knowledge of:

• Diagnosis, troubleshooting, repairs, alignment, instrumentation, and rebuild methods for various types of equipment, including pumps, compressors, motors, HVAC, and vehicles.
• Computerized record keeping systems, scheduling systems, word-processing and email.
• Routine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance methods.
• Current employment and safety laws.
• Processes, principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in advanced wastewater treatment facilities.

Skill and Ability to:

• Use mechanical tools and instruments.
• Read and understand blueprints and drawings.
• Use computers for report writing, generating spreadsheets, and using databases.
• Follow procedures for ordering and restocking parts and supplies.
• Work in confined spaces safely and follow all safety rules.
• Exemplify traits that reflect the Citys culture, including integrity, customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility, and a willingness to change.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

This position is designated as an essential employee role, requiring the individual to be available and responsive during regular working hours as well as in the event of unexpected situations, emergencies, or critical operational needs. This may include working outside of regular hours, including weekends or holidays, based on business needs.

The position requires regular (60-80%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills assemble, build or repair machines or other objects. Occasional (21-50% of the time) use of office equipment. The position requires moderate (40-60%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work require high degree of speed, agility, hand eye coordination and equipment operation. The work environment has substantial hazards or obstacles (60-80%). There may be a substantial personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are uncomfortable, with substantial (60-80%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc. Driving may be a major responsibility of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel and may assign work to student workers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Works under the general direction of Wastewater Services Operations Supervisor.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history check, driving record check (if driving is required for position), and education/certification verification. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
• The City of McMinnville does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in the handbook or association agreement (as applicable) to assess education and experience. For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want considered towards placement.

The City of McMinnville only accepts applications through our online application system at style="color: inherit">. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For technical assistance, please call ....

The City of McMinnville is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistive listening devices)

to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process should contact Vicki Hedges, Human Resources Manager.

The City of McMinnville is proud to hire veterans.

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR ... and .... Military personnel who expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on this job application, may also request preference. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and they electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) OR Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension. If you need to request a copy of your DD-214, click here .
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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The City of McMinnville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City of McMinnville are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.