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!

Mechanic's Assistant

Section 1 - Position Summary

Under the direction of Wastewater Mechanic and Lead Maintenance Technician, the Mechanic's Assistant supports, performs, plans, and organizes the maintenance and renewal of wastewater facilities and associated systems including, but not limited to, headworks, liquid streams, solids handling, odor control, structures, and lift stations; performs a variety of work assignments to ensure acceptable asset condition, water quality, and health and safety standards are met or exceeded; and performs related work as required to ensure efficient and effective facility maintenance.

Section 2 - Major Responsibilities

1. Work collaboratively with Wastewater Mechanics and other Mechanic's Assistants to conduct treatment maintenance and renewal; assuring optimal asset efficiency and regulatory compliance.
2. Evaluate equipment performance by observation and utilizing instrumentation to ensure compliant and efficient operations to facility assets.
3. Performs routine maintenance and repair to existing machinery and equipment. Work may be performed on such process equipment as pumps, blowers, dewatering equipment and valves.
4. Performs rough carpentry, painting, plumbing, welding and additional mechanical duties as required.
5. Notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs and renewal; coordinate with operations and Central Maintenance personnel; and plan, perform, and implement maintenance procedures for treatment assets and lift stations (includes inventory control and management).
6. Vigilantly monitor the facility for any breaches of security and alert appropriate law enforcement agencies and/or supervisors, as appropriate for the situation.
7. Maintain facility grounds and general housekeeping, as well as the appearance of the facility, in collaboration with other staff and outside contractors.
8. Monitor assets during emergencies and scheduled shutdowns; troubleshoot, diagnose, and report problems; respond to emergencies; and schedule and coordinate responses, repairs, clean up, remediation, etc.
9. Observe safety guidelines as required by State statutes and as prescribed by the NTMWD. This includes identifying and mitigating safety hazards.
10. Receive shipments, monitor unloading processes, record into inventory, and check shipment documents for compliance to standard.
11. Learn and comply with applicable NTMWD policies and procedures.
12. Assume the responsibilities of direct supervisor(s) as required.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

1. Must maintain knowledge of wastewater treatment assets, compliance and maintenance requirements, and reporting/record keeping requirements; including the ability to troubleshoot wastewater equipment.
2. Must communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with supervisors, peers, and subordinates to convey information.
3. Maintain basic computer skills, and electrical and mechanical knowledge.

1. Must possess basic mechanical, electrical, technology, and operations aptitude. No experience in wastewater operations or maintenance is required, but it is strongly preferred.
2. Possess a high school diploma or GED; an Associate Degree or trade certification is preferred.
3. Maintain a valid Texas Driver's License.

• Perform functions requiring manual dexterity and precision movements, continuous or repetitive arm and hand movements, grasping movements, and occasional forceful exertion.
• Perceive/discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth and visual cues or signals.
• Possess visual and muscular dexterity to operate a motor vehicle (including while towing portable equipment), equipment, hand tools, and a computer.