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Wastewater Mechanic I-II (Cogen Operator/Mechanic) Environmental Services
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Position Number: 2743909
Location: San Jose, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Wastewater Mechanic I-II (Cogen Operator/Mechanic) – Environmental Services – (2101484)
City of San Jose | San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility
Salary Range: The annual salary range is $73,382.40 - $99,049.40
Open Date: 12/17/2021
Close Date: 01/18/2022

Position Description
Requisition #2101484:
The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a place where people do great work and make a difference. For more information about the department, please visit our website http://www.sjenvironment.org or @sjenvironment on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Join us to make a difference!

Positions & Duties:
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose's website at https://sanjoseca.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2101484&tz=GMT-08%3A00&tzname=America%2FLos_Angeles.

Pursuant to the City's COVID- 19 Mandatory Vaccination and Testing Policy, the City of San Jose is requiring all new hires to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption.

Salary Information:
The annual salary range for Wastewater Mechanic I is $73,382.40 – $89,211.20, hourly range is now $35.28 – $42.89.

The annual salary range for Wastewater Mechanic II is $81,244.80 – $99,049.40, hourly range is now $39.06 – $47.62.

(Note: Candidates are typically hired at the level of Wastewater Mechanic I. Candidates may be considered for level II if they possess two years of experience at the level of Wastewater Mechanic I or possess a CWEA Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade II certificate.)

Wastewater Mechanic – Energy and Automation Division:
Wastewater Mechanics (also known as Cogen Operator/Mechanic) in the Energy and Automation Division are responsible for operating, maintaining and overhauling the Facility's industrial mechanical and electrical equipment related to large stationary diesel-ignited/spark-ignited engine driven blowers and/or power generators, gas compressors and gas storage such as commonly found in municipal power plants, natural gas pipeline compressor stations and large marine propulsion systems. The Wastewater Mechanics (Cogen Operator/Mechanics) often work in teams of two while performing preventative maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on Facility equipment. This team provides 24/7 staffing and are typically assigned to rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

The Cogen Operator/Mechanics also perform tasks incluidng, but not limited to, the following:
* Preventive maintenance and inspections of all equipment in the Power and Air (P&A) section.
Use precision measuring tools, granite table, non destructive testing, Prussian blue, polishing stones, fitting bearings to shafts.
* Various welding disciplines (such as arc, tig, mig) as well as oxy-acetylene and plasma/carbon arc cutting.
* Fabricate specialty tools, obsolete engine parts, and fixtures.
* Operate bridge cranes, chain falls, lever hoists and all associated rigging.
* Interpret drawings, service manuals and parts manuals.
* Operate seat grinder, valve grinder, drill press, band saw, vertical mill, engine lathe, iron worker, sheet metal brake and surface grinder as well as forklift and man lift.
* Repair and inspect of low and high pressure-piping systems.
* Work with electricians, instrumentation technicians, painters, HVAC and other mechanics
* Attend all safety trainings.

Physical Requirements:
* Duties require a heavy level of physical exertion, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
* Incumbents may be required to utilize self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment, which requires the ability to pass an annual fit and spirometry test.
* Ability to perform the essential physical functions of this position will be determined by a post-offer medical examination conducted by City of San Jose Employee Health Services.
For the complete physical/environment elements, please go to the classification specifications found on the City of San Jose website.

Position Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Education: Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.

2. Experience: Two (2) years journey-level experience as a mechanic in hydraulics, wastewater treatment or a closely related industry or in operation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of mechanical and electrical equipment related to large stationary diesel and spark-ignited engines, and/or power generators; OR four (4) years' experience assisting Wastewater Mechanics in the maintenance and repair of wastewater equipment at a level equivalent to Wastewater Attendant or Assistant Heavy Diesel Equipment Operator/Mechanic with the City of San José.

3. Acceptable Substitution: Completion of the Attendant Skills Knowledge and Evaluation (SKE) program and completion of the certification as Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade I from California Water Environment Association (CWEA) may be substituted as one (1) year experience assisting Wastewater Mechanics in the maintenance and repair of wastewater equipment at a level equivalent to Wastewater Attendant or Assistant Heavy Diesel Equipment Operator/Mechanic with the City of San José.

4. Required Licensing: Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties.

5. Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

How to Apply
How to apply - The Requisition # for this job posting is 2101484. To view the full job announcement and apply for this position, please go to https://sanjoseca.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2101484&tz=GMT-08%3A00&tzname=America%2FLos_Angeles PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST APPLY AND SUBMIT YOUR JOB APPLICATION FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CITY CAREERS PAGE AT https://sanjoseca.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2101484&tz=GMT-08%3A00&tzname=America%2FLos_Angeles IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CITY OF SAN JOSE POSITION.