MECHANIC IN TRAINING - WPCA

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

• Description
• Benefits

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Water Pollution Authority Administration 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

• Performs related duties as required.
• 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.
• Performs preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment, 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, cleaning and maintaining sewer lines and operating 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.
• Complete written record of work performed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools and materials of the mechanical trade used in building and mechanical maintenance.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain records and produce simple reports.
• Ability to act competently in emergencies.
• 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 two (2) years of experience in mechanical maintenance. Graduation from a mechanic vocational school may substitute for one year of experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At time of appointment, possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Within six (6) months of appointment, possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

CAREER PROGRESSION: This is an entry level position. Upon successful completion of one (1) year of employment in this classification, promotion without examination will be made to the full working classification of Maintenance Mechanic. Initial appointment requires mechanical experience.

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 tobuilding 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