MECHANIC IN TRAINING - WPCA
Salary
$63,414.00 Annually
Location
111 Harbor View Avenue, Stamford, CT
Job Type
Full Time
Department
WPCA
Division
WPCA Eqt.Maint
Opening Date
06/27/2026
Closing Date
7/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
IUOEW
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Water Pollution Authority -Executive Director or designee, assists in the inspection, maintenance and repair of various types of mechanical equipment and processing units; cleans, maintains and checks sewer lines; performs custodial tasks at various facilities and pumping stations as needed; does related work as directed.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Assists in the maintenance and repair of various types of mechanical equipment, including pumps, cranes, blowers, compressors and other equipment located in the wastewater treatment plant and pumping stations.
Assists with assembling, disassembling, cleaning, replacing parts for wastewater type equipment.
Assists the senior mechanic in the installation of new equipment or repair of existing equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment for proper operation, including cranes, aerators, clarifiers, thickeners, and pumps and pumping equipment, compressors and other process equipment in the wastewater treatment plant and pumping stations.
Assists with inspecting equipment for signs of malfunction and assist with troubleshooting to determine issues and problems with pumps and equipment.
Checks pumps and other wastewater equipment periodically for leaks.
Uses electronic tests equipment to collect data such as vibration and shaft alignment.
Assists cleaning and maintaining sewer lines; operates sewer maintenance equipment, including TV inspections equipment, flushing and vacuum units.
Performs various building and grounds maintenance tasks such as, cleaning, painting, grass cutting, etc.
Checks WPCA fleet to ensure proper maintenance and operational order; checks for and reports damages, needed oil changes, required service and /or repairs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES
Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials of the mechanical trade used in mechanical maintenance and repairs.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and the safety precautions of the mechanical trade.
Ability to perform maintenance and repair work on a wide variety of mechanical equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to maintain records and produce simple reports.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and outside contractors as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited high school (or possession of a high school equivalency certificate) and one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in mechanical maintenance.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At time of appointment, possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Within nine (9) months of appointment, must obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
CAREER PROGRESSION:
This is an entry/training level wastewater maintenance position. Upon successful completion of one (1) year of training and experience as an MIT, possession of a valid Commercial Driver's license AND possession of a CT Grade I Collection System certification, promotion without examination will be made to the classification of Mechanic I - WPCA (Level I).
SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: There will be written examination weighted 100%,which will test for the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1.Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials of the mechanical trade, as applied to building and mechanical maintenance.
2.Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanical trade.
3.Ability to maintain records and prepare standard reports.
4.Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
The City of Stamford offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; health, vision, dental, defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plans, free term life insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter benefits. Sick bank and tuition reimbursement as well as training from the City of Stamford Training Institute.
Specific information regarding benefits are outlined in each Collective Bargaining Agreement or in the Pay Plan Document for pay plan employees.
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If the position is a seasonal/temporary position, it is not eligible for union benefits.
Employer City of Stamford
Address 888 Washington Blvd.
P.O. Box 10152
Stamford, Connecticut, 06904-2152
Phone 203-977-4070
Website http://www.stamfordct.gov