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North Little Rock Wastewater

Maintenance Mechanic I

Updated: Nov 19


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SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

Full-Time Position, Pay Grade 7

Opening Date (In House Only): 10/25/2024

Starting Salary: $19.56/hour


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Able to be trained to repair and maintain pumps and related equipment

- Will be ‘on call’ weekends and holidays when required

- Ability to operate hand and light powered tools

- Ability to drive

- Mechanic experience a plus

- At least 18 years of age

- Must be able to complete Class 1 Operators Course and pass state exam

- High School Diploma or GED

- Valid Arkansas driver's license


APPLICANTS MEETING THE ABOVE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL BE EVALUATED FOR PREVIOUS TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE IN THE DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND ABILITIES DESCRIBED. THOSE APPLICANTS WHOSE TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE BEST RELATE WILL BE GIVEN FIRST CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. APPLICANTS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE LENGTH AND QUALITY OF WORK EXPERIENCE OF A RELATED NATURE IN PREVIOUS POSITIONS AND ON OTHER FACTORS SUCH AS:

- Absenteeism records

- Current job performance ratings

- Reference from previous employers attesting to work habits, punctuality

- Safe driving record


ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD BE RELIABLE, DEPENDABLE AND HARD-WORKING AND MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND CARRY OUT WRITTEN & ORAL INSTRUCTIONS. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO WORK WELL WITH SUPERVISORS, DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Follow instructions of the Plant Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Mechanic II

- Review SCADA system daily for problems

- Check, clean, and perform minor maintenance on all pumping facilities to ensure optimum operation

- Assist Maintenance Mechanic II in performing complex repairs and installation of pumps and other related mechanical equipment

- Perform routine maintenance functions and housekeeping duties at the pump stations

- Always comply with safety procedures and guidelines

- Clean tools and return them to their proper place

- Perform any reasonable request that is good for the community and North Little Rock Wastewater

- Drives wrecker to pull pumps and remove debris as necessary



APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A STANDARD NLR WASTEWATER APPLICATION FORM TO:

NORTH LITTLE ROCK WASTEWATER, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

7400 BAUCUM PIKE, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72117

If Mailed: P. O. Box 17898, N. Little Rock, AR 72117


Applications can be picked up in Admin Office or can be emailed by contacting Employment@NLRWU.com


Applications can be filled out online at www.nlrwu.com/jobapplication.



North Little Rock Wastewater complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations. North Little Rock Wastewater is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Call (501) 945-7186. Crews are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to address emergency sewer situations.

For billing questions or water service issues/connection, please visit the Central Arkansas Water website or call (501) 372-5161.

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Phone​ (Emergency and Non-Emergency)

501-945-7186

Address

7400 Baucum Pike
PO Box 17898
North Little Rock, AR 72117

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