Must have appropriate and valid Colorado and federal licenses and certification required to operate vehicles and equipment. Graduation from high school. Completion of a four-year apprenticeship or six years' experience working as a millwright, machinist, pipefitter, welder or as an industrial maintenance mechanic on equipment similar to equipment found in a wastewater treatment plant. Extensive knowledge of standard mechanical practices, methods, materials and tools. Good skill in the use of hand and power tools and shop equipment. Experience in reading and modifying layouts and blueprints. Ability to organize and coordinate work assignments. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs mechanical equipment such as gear boxes, pumps, fans, compressors, engines, chemical systems, material handling equipment, HVAC systems, compressed air supply systems, boilers and other sewage treatment equipment.Performs plumbing, pipefitting, sheet metal and structural metal work.Performs precision machine alignments on equipment including electric motors for corrective and preventative maintenance.Fabricates parts using shop equipment such as ironworker, drill presses, and grinders. Performs precision machine work using mills, CNC, and lathes. Operates welding and cutting equipment such as plasma, MIG, TIG, stick gas welding, brazing, soldering, and acetylene.Designs layout work on new equipment and makes recommendations on modifications to existing equipment; interprets and alters drawings or blueprints to make field fits. Works from complex engineering drawings to complete projects and assigned work.Assists the supervisor in planning work, plus ordering materials to facilitate the scheduled completion of assigned work.Recommends revisions to Preventive Maintenance Program.Assists with on the job training of Mechanical Journeyman Trainees for specialized areas.Performs other related duties as required.