Lead Mechanic
Liberal, KS 
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Posted 20 days ago
Job Description
Title: Lead Mechanic
Duration: 4+ months
Location:
Liberal, KS 67905

As a working Lead Mechanic, you'll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services - uninterrupted. Based in Liberal Ks., you'll have the opportunity to lead a variety of tasks in the preventive and corrective maintenance on water/wastewater treatment plants and related facilities equipment on an assigned shift. You'll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to challenges that may arise in municipal facilities. You'll perform preventive and corrective maintenance on buildings, structures, grounds, machinery, and equipment; lubricate equipment and check for malfunctions; replace packing in pumps or valves; replace bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment; tune engines, set valve clearance, clean, and adjust regulators; examine equipment failures to identify cause and to prevent recurrences; and install and sets up new equipment. You'll also clean and paint interior and exterior equipment and buildings; lean out pipes and perform other plumbing and pipe fitting tasks as required; use gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, or weld; perform duties of painter in their absence; assist in keeping maintenance records. As a working lead you will also be responsible to lead and train others in your department, set schedules, order parts, schedule work, writing maintenance and financial reports, new scopes of work, work with other departments (training, equipment needs, etc.) and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you'll?take action?to ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team.

  • Five years of experience in the maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and related equipment, or similar industrial setting
  • Two years of electrical experience working on pump motors, controls and other equipment related to wastewater treatment.
  • Possess a valid driver's license with no major infractions.
  • Proficient in Some experience the use of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Accounting, Purchasing, Bookkeeping.
  • Proficient in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)


Ideally, You'll Also Have:
  • Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, and instruments used in the maintenance, repair, and calibration of electrical and electronic control systems.
  • Familiarity with the principles and practices of wastewater treatment plant operations and process control
  • Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) certification or ability to obtain.
  • Knowledge of related state and federal laws and regulations

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Safety is a core value at Clients. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services. Due to the nature of the job passing a Fitness for Duty testing is required to ensure candidates for this position are physically and functionally fit to perform the essential physical work functions of this safety sensitive position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance, and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years
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