Water & Sewer Maintenance Mechanic - Industrial & Domestic Filtration Plant

Salary : $40,821.00 Annually
Location : GA 31407, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2401592
Department: Water Resources Department
Division:Industrial & Domestic Water Plant Division
Opening Date: 01/22/2024
Closing Date: 2/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Purpose
Essential Job Functions

• Regularly inspects all mechanical equipment, evaluates performance and makes recommendations to the assigned supervisor as to maintenance and repair requirements.
• Participates in the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of pumps, motors, chlorinators, and other machinery and equipment.
• Respond to and repair sewer backups.
• Check, maintain, diagnose problems, and correct problems at various lift stations. Use crane truck to pull pumps and correct problem when necessary.
• Repair manhole that have been knocked off by vehicles. Locate, and raise manholes that have been buried over a period or covered up by contractors.
• Operates and cares for power tools in maintaining, fabricating, and repairing parts of equipment; operates large mobile equipment such as a boom truck, a forklift, a hoist or a crane, when assigned.
• May act as lead, directing the work of all crew members, including training, guidance, and counseling, to ensure their safety and welfare in the performance of their duties.
• Reviews equipment manuals and maintenance records to develop work plans.
• May perform welding, acetylene burning, brazing, soldering, minor carpentry, and painting.
• Completes and submits reports of work activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent with one (1) year of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair of heavy-duty pumping and auxiliary power equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state class C driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Additional Information

• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant equipment, operations, and processes.
• Knowledge of maintenance techniques for a variety of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Skill in welding and fabricating parts.
• Skill in operating light and heavy equipment.
• Skill in using hand, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.
• Skill in reading blueprints.
• Skill in repairing and maintaining a variety of pumps and equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Overview of Benefits
Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits
Healthcare
PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan
Life Insurance
Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child
Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you hold a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have one (1) year or more of experience in mechanical maintenance?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have experience in the repair of heavy-duty pumping and auxiliary power equipment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question