| General Summary | The Electrical Mechanic performs a variety of installation, maintenance, and repair work using a broad assortment of electrical/mechanical equipment within the Electrical Mechanical Section. |
| Essential Functions | - Inspects, tests, and repairs electric motors and other electrical and mechanical devices
- Installs motor controls, pump motors, street lights, heaters, exhaust fans, main feeders, conduits, breakers, switchgear
- Maintains high and low pressure steam boilers
- Maintains and repairs drive units, fuel pumps, air compressors, lump breakers, grinders, scum pumps, off-gas systems, fuel oil tanks, multi-hearth incinerators and pumps
- Replaces chains, bearings, sprockets, augers, shafts, grease lines and flights
- Lubricates and paints plant equipment; performs general plumbing and replaces malfunctioning pumps
- Repairs and maintains water softener systems, cranes, boiler feed pumps, centrifuges, air dryers, re-aeration tanks and pneumatic controls
- Repairs bar screens and conveyors and replaces couplings
- Assists Electrical/Mechanical Technician in the repair of transformers, high voltage power supplies, and other equipment
- Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
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| Other Functions | Performs related duties as required |
| Work Environment And Physical Demands | Industrial wastewater plant environment |
| Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities | - Considerable knowledge of the practices, tools, materials, equipment, methods and techniques of the electrical/mechanics trade
- Knowledge of the applicable occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Knowledge of electrical/mechanical theory
- Skill in the use of tools and equipment
- Ability to locate and correct defects in electrical and mechanical systems
- Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to work in inclement weather and fluctuating temperatures, climbing ladders, scaffolding, and descending underground, as well as exposure to the hazards of working in confined spaces with high-voltage electricity
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| Minimum Education, Experience Requirements | - High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance work at the level of an electrical or mechanic helper
- Completion of technical courses in basic electricity, blueprints and schematics
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| Additional Requirements | - Possession of a valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer
- Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work
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| Preferences | Additional experience is helpful |
| Salary | 23.21 - 39.44 per hour |
