Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic Specialist

Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic Specialist

As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic Specialist, you will ensure our Wastewater Treatment Plants' performance, safety, and optimization by inspecting, maintaining, and repairing pumps, drives, and mechanical equipment. Your expert mechanical knowledge will be utilized to ensure effective operations and maintenance of our treatment facilities and our 18-mile sludge pipeline if you are seeking an opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in areas such as maintenance, Instruments and Controls (I&C), electrical, and/or operations. In that case, this may be the job for you! Our cross-training also ensures you are always growing and developing in your career.

A day in the life of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic Specialist may include:

• Maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding pumps, motors, valves, and pipelines
• Maintaining, calibrating, and operating a variety of equipment used to treat wastewater
• Maintaining chemical feed and mixing equipment
• Performing electrical, plumbing, heat, ventilation, air conditioning, structural maintenance, and repairs to buildings and facilities
• Inspecting, testing, and preparing confined spaces for safe entry
• Inspecting, testing, and certifying a variety of safety equipment
• Rigging and lifting as needed for maintenance activities
• Conducting continuous preventative maintenance on wastewater treatment plant equipment
• Determining and adjusting preventative maintenance sequence intervals to maintain or lower costs and increase efficiencies
• Utilize work management system to track and record repairs on equipment and systems
• Collect and interpret data from analytical equipment such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, and thermographs
• Perform light to medium welding tasks
• Perform machining tasks with lathes, milling machines, and drill presses
• Follow Colorado Springs Utilities LOTO, confined space, and other safety policies
• Work with planners to procure parts, materials, and equipment using O&M manuals and system drawings
• Obtain Qualified Electrical Worker 2 certification within 6 months (in-house training)

Please note that this position requires the ability to work standby and overtime as needed and help provide 24/7/365 coverage for the plant approximately once every six weeks based on the standby schedule.

Who You Are:

• The ideal candidate will have three or more years of mechanical and/or electrical experience in a commercial, industrial, water/wastewater plant maintenance and/or environment.
• Possession of a Colorado Class D Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification, or the ability to obtain one within two years of hire
• Possession of a valid, unrestricted driver's license

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
• Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Who We Are: Colorado Springs Utilities, a four-service utility provider with a 100-year reputation of integrity, gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies. We continuously strive to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology and provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. In fact, we were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing our utility for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the more than 2,000 public utilities in the nation. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, you will enjoy nature at its finest while residing in the sixth most desired place to live in the United States (according to U.S. News & World Report, 2021).

Our Commitment to Our Employees Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave 3 days per year
• Paid Holidays 12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness

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