Description

Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO - a nationally recognized leader among clean water utilities, provides wastewater conveyance and treatment services for more than 2 million people in the Denver Metro area.

At Metro, we help you be your best so we can do our best. You will join a team that offers stability, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a difference. We take pride in being part of an industry-leading team who serves the community by protecting the region’s health and environment.


Description

****This position is for a Diesel Technician****

***This position will be a Wednesday - Saturday, 5AM - 3PM schedule***

**Tools, uniforms and PPE are provided.**

Certification Incentives Available!

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications:

Diesel Technician I (Equipment and Transportation Tech) ($31.52 - $43.97)

Performs skilled mechanical work in repairing and maintaining various mechanical equipment, including heavy construction equipment, earth-moving equipment, agricultural implements, industrial and commercial generators, vehicles, and plant mechanical equipment. Fabricates parts and installs new equipment. Uses independent judgement in carrying out field assignments. Participates and assists with training activities. Works under the direction of a supervisor. May provide guidance to maintenance workers.


Diesel Technician II (Equipment and Transportation Tech) ($34.04 - $47.49)

Performs skilled mechanical work in repairing and maintaining various mechanical equipment, including heavy construction equipment, earth-moving equipment, agricultural implements, industrial and commercial generators, vehicles, and plant mechanical equipment. Fabricates parts and installs new equipment. Uses independent judgement in carrying out field assignments. Participates and assists with training activities. Works under the direction of a supervisor. May sometimes direct the work of maintenance workers in lower classification.


Examples of Duties

This position is being posted at multiple levels. For Typical Duties, please select the appropriate job description below and wait for pop-up on the right of the screen.

Diesel Technician I (Equipment and Transportation Technician)

Diesel Technician II (Equipment and Transportation Technician)


Qualifications

Diesel Technician I (Equipment and Transportation Tech)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Electrical and hydraulic systems.
• CAT SIS and Cummins Insight diagnostic programs.
• Basic computer systems and processes
• Common safety procedures related to a mechanical repair shop 
  
  

Skilled at:

• Maintenance and repair of heavy equipment or tractor trailers.
• Gas and diesel engine maintenance and repair, including hand, power, and shop tools.
• Reading and following drawings and schematics and maintaining various written logs/reports. 
  
  

Ability to:

• Attain Class B CDL with HazMat endorsement.
• Weld steel and aluminum with electric or acetylene welding equipment.
• Perform metal layout and fabrication.
• Complete training and certification programs 
• Effectively communicate

Education

Graduation from high school or GED. Completion of trade school program or apprenticeship program in heavy equipment maintenance, diesel mechanic, or similar program.


Diesel Technician II (Equipment and Transportation Tech)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Maintenance techniques of land application equipment, cranes, boiler maintenance, and tractor trailers.
• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems. 
• Knowledge of CAT SIS and Cummins Insight diagnostic programs. 
• Air conditioning systems.
• Computer software, particularly M/S Outlook, Word, and/or a computerized material maintenance system (CMMS).
• Common safety procedures related to a mechanical repair shop. 

Skilled at:

• Maintaining and repairing vehicles, heavy earth-moving equipment, agricultural equipment, generators, and tractor-trailers. 
• Working with electrical and hydraulic systems. 
• Diagnostic equipment and systems
• Gas and diesel engine maintenance and repair skills, including hand, power, and shop tools. 
• Reading and following drawings and schematics and maintaining written logs/reports.  
• Welding steel and aluminum with electric or acetylene welding equipment. 
• Metal layout and fabrication.
• Good verbal and written communication

Ability to:

• Attain a Class A commercial driver's license with HazMat endorsement.
• Acting as a subject matter expert in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to lower-level technicians.
• Complete training and certification programs. 
• Demonstrating repair shop safety procedures.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvement.
• Organize and coordinate work assignments, including post-job follow up documentation and communication.

Education, Certification, and Licenses

Associates degree or completion of a trade school. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with HazMat endorsement.


Working Conditions

Typical Work Environment   
Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, and wet surfaces; Biosolids; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures;   Chemicals;  Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and low light;  Vibration; Moving equipment; Work in Clustered Spaces, Typical Agricultural environment

 
Body Position Demands

Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Climbing in an out of heavy equipment; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/ Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Crawling; Typing; Fine hand coordination
 

Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)

Max Weight Lifted: 89 lbs.
Max Weight Carried: 89 lbs.
Max Force Pushed: 110 lbs.
Max Force Pulled: 93 lbs.


Sensory Requirements

Wide field of view; Vision - near and far; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - spatial and form; Feeling with fingers; Speaking

Metro Water Recovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.