Plant Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice

City of Longview, TX - Longview, TX

Full-time

Longview, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Performs skilled labor in the installation, maintenance and repair of City Water Plants and equipment; maintains and adjusts equipment to meet job specifications and technical codes.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled labor in the installation, maintenance and repair of Water plant equipment and components.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals.
• Assists with maintenance of facilities and grounds.
• Checks facilities and equipment to verify proper operating conditions and identify maintenance needs.
• Repairs equipment and components and performs preventive maintenance on mechanical and electromechanical equipment and components as directed.
• Repairs and adjusts equipment and components; verifies equipment functions meet job specifications and technical codes.
• Performs maintenance activities within scope of authority, and in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Notifies supervisors of problems beyond the scope of authority.
• Maintains Water plant work areas in a safe and orderly condition.
• Operates and maintains a variety of specialized vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Identifies and reports vehicle and equipment problems requiring additional repair.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations; utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed.
• Reports safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations.
• Cleans up and stores hazardous materials according to City policy and procedures.
• Responds to emergencies as needed.
• Cross-trains in proper work methods and safety procedures.
• Maintains daily work logs and records of maintenance services performed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of technical maintenance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain a Class D Water license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in five months.
• Ability to obtain a Class C license within nine months of meeting TCEQ requirements OR ability to obtain Millwright I classification within nine months.

Benefits

• 15 vacation days
• 10 paid holidays
• 15 sick days
• Retirement Plan (Texas Municipal Retirement System) with a two to one match
• Paid Health/Dental/Life Insurance
• Cafeteria Plan
• Emergency Leave
• Longevity Pay
• Free employee health clinic
• Tuition reimbursement