Water Prod - Delivery - Plant & Equipment Mechanic - Water Production

Water Prod - Delivery - Plant & Equipment Mechanic I - Water Production

Water Production, 4210

E. Lake Road, Abilene, Texas, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Under immediate supervision this position performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of water treatment plants, raw water intake pump stations, potable water pump stations, elevated and ground storage tanks, lakes, dams, the chlorine dioxide disinfection facility, and a scalping station. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure safe, efficient water production operations.

Under general supervision this position performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of water treatment plants, raw water intake pump stations, potable water pump stations, elevated and ground storage tanks, lakes, dams, the chlorine dioxide disinfection facility, and a scalping station. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure safe, efficient water production operations.

Under direction this position performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of water treatment plants, raw water intake pump stations, potable water pump stations, elevated ground storage tanks, lakes, dams, the chlorine dioxide disinfection facility, and a scalping station. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure safe, efficient water production operations.

This position exercises no supervision.

This position exercises supervision over lower-level staff and may function as a lead.

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical equipment and related components.

Perform general maintenance at water facilities, including carpentry, electrical wiring, plumbing, painting, and related tasks.

Lubricate, change oil, and perform preventive maintenance on motors and equipment.

Operate a city vehicle daily to travel to water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, lakes, and vendors.

Maintain safe and productive work sites at all times.

Perform basic computer operations.

Mow and maintain grounds.

Use hand tools, specialized tools, welding equipment, and electrical test instruments.

Operate a personal or City vehicle.

Maintain clarifiers, chlorinators, chlorine dioxide generators, and related equipment.

Repair, rebuild, or replace pumps, motors, valves, solenoids, and chemical feed systems.

Perform minor electrical troubleshooting and repairs.

Add/remove columns on vertical turbine pumps for optimal water quality.

Maintain Risk Management records for chlorine systems in accordance with TCEQ regulations.

Train, coach, and mentor assigned staff.

Provide advanced troubleshooting.

Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Basic electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and hydraulic fundamentals.

General methods of electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and general maintenance repairs.

Standard practices, methods, tools, and materials used in mechanical trades.

Occupational and safety hazards precautions.

Safe driving principles and practices.

Perform maintenance and repair of water treatment equipment and facilities.

Operate a variety of bench and hand tools, machines, and equipment of the mechanical trades.

Safely operate a motor vehicle.

Respond appropriately and use sound judgment under pressure.

Comprehend and execute math formulas to solve basic water equations.

Organize and prioritize work.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.

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