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City of Durham Senior Plant Maintenance Mechanic- Williams Plant in Durham, North Carolina
Senior Plant Maintenance Mechanic- Williams Plant
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Senior Plant Maintenance Mechanic- Williams Plant
Salary
$56,410.00 - $87,506.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Job Number
25-05329
Department
Water Management
Opening Date
02/26/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
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Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $56,410.00 - $60,383.00
Work Day/Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
More than 350 talented, dedicated employees in the City of Durham’s Water Management Department work to keep safe drinking water flowing throughout the City and manage wastewater effectively. We lead long-term water and wastewater planning and infrastructure development, regularly treat and test systems for environmental compliance, and engage the public in water conservation to ensure all of our customers have clean, safe water every time they turn on the tap. If you share our passion for managing vital water resources, bring your skills and talent to Durham!
This position is devoted to maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plant(s), dams and lift stations. Provides specialized technical knowledge and expertise in the preventative and corrective maintenance of treatment plant facilities, lift stations and related equipment. May coordinate the work assignments of others, ensuring quality control, mentor and train staff, and serve as an escalation point for complex problems. Organizing tasks for more complex technical repairs that include coordination of logistics and handling of unanticipated factors within standard policies and procedures to meet established goals.
Responsible for repairing equipment, piping and facility components; welding equipment; ensuring equipment alignment; maintaining pump availability; maintaining inventory of critical repair parts to minimize downtime; serving in an on-call capacity; maintaining maintenance information in an electronic maintenance management system; obtaining quotes for repairs; overseeing facility maintenance and cleanliness of work areas; identifying and correcting safety concerns; overseeing projects including interacting with vendors and preparing reports; and serving as emergency standby responder on a rotating basis. May order parts, speak with technical representatives, via phone or in person, and work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) representatives on various pieces of equipment.
Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinates corrective routine and preventative maintenance for equipment, piping, and facility components; visually inspects equipment function and ancillary parts; performs welding, equipment alignment, and pump maintenance; assists with prioritizing and monitoring staff assignments; trains staff; and ensures compliance with safety and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Maintains and verifies supply and parts inventory; obtains quotes from vendors, submitting information to management for approval; identifies and resolves safety issues; and coordinates the cleaning of work areas and removal of chemical spills.
Prepares and maintains reports, records, and other documentation; compiles and submits information to maintenance management system; reviews work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
One year of additional vocational training
Four years of plant maintenance experience.
Valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another states driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire
Experience driving a forklift
Willingness and ability to work in a confined space
Must be willing and able to respond to emergencies and/or after hours calls.
Additional Preferred Skills
North Carolina Wastewater Collections certification and/or AWWA Maintenance Technologist I certification.
Two years’ experience working with a CMMS program
Experience in an Industrial, manufacturing, or water utility setting.
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)
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Please list any/all training or education you have had in a specific vocational, administrative, or technical area: (Such as OSHA, CDL, equipment, or other trades area training)
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How many years of related plant maintenance experience do you have?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 4 years of related experience
4 years but less than 8 years of related experience
8 or more years of related experience
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Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire).
I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.
I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.
I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
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Do you have an AWWA Maintenance Technologist I certification?
Yes
No
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Do you have a North Carolina Wastewater Collections certification?
Yes
No
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Do you have forklift experience?
Yes
No
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Are you willing to work in a confined space?
Yes
No
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Are you willing to respond to emergencies/afterhours call?
Yes
No
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How many years of related experience do you have in an Industrial, manufacturing, or water utility setting?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 2 years of related experience
2 years but less than 6 years of related experience
6 or more years of related experience
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How many years of related experience do you have working with a CMMS program?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 2 years of related experience
2 years but less than 6 years of related experience
6 or more years of related experience
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