Mechanic

$23,796 - $23,796/Yr

The City of Frankfortq - Frankfort, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Frankfort, KY

About the position

The Sewer Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of pumps, pump stations, and wastewater treatment plants. This role involves regular checks and preventative maintenance to ensure proper operating conditions, as well as assisting with repairs and installations. The technician will also maintain tools and equipment, report issues to supervisors, and support other departments and contractors as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the maintenance of pumps, pump stations, and wastewater treatment plant.
• Checks pump stations and pumps on a regularly scheduled basis to ensure proper operating condition.
• Assists with rebuilding and/or replacing faulty pumps and preventative maintenance on pumps and pump stations.
• Maintains all tools and equipment in good working order.
• Assists with pulling and reinstalling pumps.
• Reports all problems to supervisor.
• Assists with preventative maintenance on flood pump stations.
• Assists other departments and/or agencies as directed.
• Assists contractors working on sewer projects as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License as a condition of employment.
• Must be capable of working periodic overtime and available to work on-call as scheduled.
• High School graduate or equivalent is required.
• Vocational school classes in pump mechanics preferred.
• Desire for employees to complete their Class I Wastewater Collections License after 1 year of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Commonwealth of Kentucky Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement and air brakes desired but not required.

Benefits

• 13% employer contribution to 401k or 457 account during first year.
• Retirement through the Kentucky Public Pension Authority beginning second year.
• Generous vacation, sick, holiday, and military paid leave with no waiting period.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance with no or low employee premiums.
• Uniforms fully provided, boot reimbursement.
• On call overtime pay available.
• Employer paid training and certifications.