North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater and solid waste management services to more than two million people who call North Texas their home. Our culture is deeply ingrained in our core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Service, and Teamwork (ITRUST). Our employees will tell you they feel a sense of purpose and have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on the cities we serve by helping to provide services that their residents and businesses need to thrive. We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure our employees’ financial future. If you are looking for a rewarding, long-term career where you can make a meaningful impact on the North Texas region, look no further than NTMWD!
WATER PLANT MECHANIC
Section 1 – Position Summary
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This position performs skilled maintenance work in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of machinery such as pumps, air conditioning units, and compressors.
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Section 2 – Major Responsibilities
- Monitors and performs routine preventive maintenance and repair to existing machinery and equipment. Work may be performed on such process equipment as raw water pumps, high service pumps, and remote control valves.
- Performs some plumbing and welding duties.
- Performs additional mechanical duties as required.
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Section 3 – Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to comprehend, carry out and administer written and oral instruction.
- Ability to read operation and maintenance manuals, schematics, blueprints and safety data sheets.
- Must possess considerable knowledge of mechanics, plumbing, welding, hydraulics and pneumatic systems.
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Section 4 – Education and Experience
- Two years of experience in the maintenance of water treatment plants or with similar type of equipment.
- Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
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Section 5 – Environmental Factors, Activity Levels and Equipment
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This position requires continuous physical exertion often of a strenuous nature. Lifts or pulls/pushes 50 pounds on a daily basis and up to 100 pounds on a weekly basis in order to repair and service pumps, motors and machinery while using various hand tools and equipment. Working conditions include exposure to weather, odor, noise, chemical hazards, gases and dust. Hand and power tools including drill press and lathe, welding equipment, pickup truck, vacuum truck, flatbed truck, emergency lighting equipment, safety equipment and boom truck.
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Thank you for considering a career with us! We value diversity, equal opportunity, and a positive work environment. We are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference and contributing to a dynamic and growing organization, we want to hear from you. Apply today and let’s explore the potential of working together to provide affordable, safe and reliable water, wastewater, and solid waste management services to the North Texas region.