• Industrial Plant Mechanic

    City of Des Moines (Des Moines, IA)


    Industrial Plant Mechanic

     

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    Industrial Plant Mechanic

     

    Salary

     

    $37.33 - $38.94 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Des Moines, IA

     

    Job Type

     

    Regular Full-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    3835-06-2025

     

    Department

     

    Public Works

     

    Division

     

    WR800809 - PW Maintenance Support

     

    Opening Date

     

    05/30/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    6/20/2025 4:00 PM Central

    FLSA

    Non-Exempt

     

    Bargaining Unit

    CIPEC

    Occupational Group

     

    Civil Service

     

    Location of Vacancy

     

    Wastewater Reclamation Facility

     

    Recruitment

     

    Entrance

     

    Selection Method

     

    Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to closing date.

     

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    Distinguishing Features of the Class

     

    Under supervision, to do skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repairs of the mechanical equipment of a wastewater collection and treatment system; and to do related work as required.

     

    Acceptable Experience and Training

     

    + Graduation from high school or equivalent; and

    + Two (2) years of experience in the repair or maintenance of any of the following areas: heavy industrial equipment, power transmission equipment or complex machinery.

     

    Required Special Qualifications

     

    + Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the State of Iowa.

    + Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination, and drug screen.

     

    Please Note: If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, you are required to submit certified driving records. These records must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the application deadline. You may submit them electronically to [email protected], by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date.

     

    Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

     

    + Installs, maintains and repairs pumps, gasoline, diesel and natural gas engines, valves, pipes, heat exchangers, pneumatic systems and equipment, heating/cooling equipment, aeration equipment, conveyors and other heavy industrial mechanical equipment and systems found in major water or wastewater treatment facilities.

    + Welds stainless steel, cast iron, steel, and aluminum. Sweats copper and solvent welds PVC.

    + Designs, fabricates and machines repair parts for equipment and facilities.

    + Uses lathes, drill presses and other metal working power tools.

    + Uses overhead cranes, crane trucks and other lifting devices in repair and replacement of equipment.

    + Inspects all equipment being installed under contracts to ensure compliance with contract requirements.