Mechanic's Assistant

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater and solid waste management services to more than two million people who call North Texas their home. Our culture is deeply ingrained in our core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Service, and Teamwork (ITRUST). Our employees will tell you they feel a sense of purpose and have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on the cities we serve by helping to provide services that their residents and businesses need to thrive. We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure our employees’ financial future. If you are looking for a rewarding, long-term career where you can make a meaningful impact on the North Texas region, look no further than NTMWD!


Position Summary
This is an entry-level position in maintenance of wastewater facilities. Under the direction and oversight of the Lead Maintenance Technician and/or Supervisor, the Mechanic’s Assistant supports maintenance staff and is trained to perform the maintenance of wastewater facilities and associated systems including, but not limited to, liquids treatment, solids handling, chemical systems, odor control, lift stations. This position performs a variety of work assignments to ensure acceptable asset conditions and water quality and health and safety standards are met or exceeded.

Job Responsibilities

• Learns to perform assigned tasks associated with preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance work orders for facility assets. Work may also include rough carpentry, painting, plumbing, welding duties as required.
• Participates in an environment of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Safety, and Teamwork.
• Assists in evaluating equipment condition and performance by observation and using inspection tools. Learns to monitor asset operation and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
• Maintains thorough logs and records in both written and electronic form as required.
• Follows job plans to ensure safe and consistent work practices.
• Observes safety policies and guidelines as required by State statutes and as prescribed by NTMWD.
• Monitors the facility for any breaches of security and alerts appropriate law enforcement agencies and/or supervisors, as appropriate for the situation.
• Monitors systems and assets during emergencies and planned shutdowns and reports problems. Responds to emergencies as directed.
• Maintains facility and work area housekeeping.
• Learns and complies with applicable policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements
Education & Experience:
• No experience in industrial operations or maintenance is required, but it is preferred. Basic mechanical, electrical, and maintenance aptitude is preferred.
• Preference is to obtain a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Wastewater or Water Treatment or Collection or Distribution System Operator's License.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED. An associate degree or trade certification is preferred.
• Maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Obtain knowledge of maintenance and reliability practices and principles and awareness of wastewater assets and their operation, including the ability to troubleshoot equipment typically used in wastewater operations.
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Maintain basic computer skills and electrical and mechanical knowledge.

Environmental and Physical Working Conditions
Driving a District vehicle for business will be required. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current, valid, and vehicle - appropriate driver' s license of their resident state.
The duties and responsibilities are generally performed in a wastewater treatment environment. The position involves sitting (up to 6 hours per day), frequent standing, frequent walking, light to heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs.), light carrying, frequent bending and reaching, keyboarding, and telephone operation. It may require an irregular work schedule and overtime hours. Specific physical conditions require frequent work with chemicals, tools, machinery, moving mechanical parts, etc.

The duties and responsibilities are performed both indoors and outdoors. Moderate to heavy exposure to sun, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, biological hazards, rain, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials and chemicals, machinery, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, and water hazards are common. Performs and review