NTP Mechanical Industrial Technician/Senior (Multi-Level Posting)

Certification Incentives Available!

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:

Mechanical Industrial Technician ($30.60 - $42.68 Hourly)

Performs skilled mechanical work in the installation, modification, maintenance, fabrication and repair of Metro equipment and structures. Assists in the troubleshooting of technical and/or potentially hazardous processes and equipment. Works under the direction of a supervisor. 

Mechanical Industrial Technician Senior ($33.05 - $46.10 Hourly)
Performs skilled mechanical work in the installation, modification, maintenance, fabrication and repair of Metro equipment and structures. Takes on an advanced role of working and troubleshooting mechanical equipment at Metro. Assists in the development of preventive maintenance and training activities. Assists with the planning and layout of jobs, coordinates, directs, and may train other crew members and Mechanical Apprentices. Works under the direction of a supervisor.

This position is being posted at multiple levels. For Typical Duties, please select the appropriate job description below and wait for pop-up on the right of the screen. 

Mechanical Industrial Technician

Mechanical Industrial Technician Senior
Mechanical Industrial Technician
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
 
Knowledge of:

• Standard mechanical practices, methods, materials, and tools 
• Mechanical systems such as pumps, piping, and drive systems
• Maintenance of large industrial equipment found at an industrial plant
• Industrial safety procedures
• Operations and maintenance manuals
• Microsoft Office

 
Skilled at:

• Millwright, machinist, pipefitter, welder or as an industrial maintenance mechanic 
• Installing, maintaining and/or repairing large industrial equipment found at an industrial plant
• Researching mechanical issues and troubleshooting
• Training apprentice and staff in proper MIT practices and skills
• Use of hand and power tools and shop equipment 
• Reading and modifying layouts and blueprints

 
Ability to:

• Organize and coordinate work assignments 
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing  

 
Education, License, and Certifications 
 
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Completion of a four-year apprenticeship in a related field or an Academic degree or trade school certification (or equivalent) in a related technology.  Valid Driver’s License.

Mechanical Industrial Technician Senior

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
 
Knowledge of:

• Standard mechanical practices, methods, materials, and tools at an expert level
• Mechanical systems such as pumps, piping, and drive systems found at a wastewater plant
• Maintenance of large industrial equipment found at a wastewater plant
• Industrial safety procedures
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Operations and maintenance manuals
• Preventative maintenance
• Microsoft Office

 
Skilled at:

• Good verbal and written communication 
• Training apprentice and staff in proper MIT practices and skills 
• Acting as a subject matter expert in the maintenance and repair of industrial mechanical systems
• Installing, modifying, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems 

 
Ability to:

• Organize and coordinate work assignments, including post-job follow-up documentation and communication
• Train apprentices
• Direct the onsite work of other crew members and tradesmen
• Coordinate with other Metro divisions and staff 

 
Education, License, and Certifications
 
Graduation from High School or GED equivalent. Completion of a four-year apprenticeship in a related field or an Academic degree or trade school certification (or equivalent) in a related technology. Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professional’s (SMRP) Certified Maintenance Reliability Technician (CMRT).

Typical Work Environment   
Wet/Humidity conditions; Residential and Commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures;   Chemicals;  Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and low light;  Vibration; Moving equipment and vehicles; Work at heights; Work in confined spaces
 
Body Position Demands
Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Crawling; Typing; Fine hand coordination
 
Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)
Max Weight Lifted: 75lbs
Max Weight Carried: 75lbs
Max Force Pushed: 132 lbs
Max Force Pulled: 132 lbs
 
Sensory Requirements
Wide field of View; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Far, Depth Perception; Color Discrimination; Perception - Form; Feeling without Seeing; Speaking; Hearing

Salary : $31 - $46