Mechanic I, Process Systems - (26-MS-811006-190)

DC Water • Full-time • United States • 1m ago

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:

Mechanic I, Process Systems

Job Code:

S0145

Supervises Directly:

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

Regular

Date Last Revised:

4/23/2026

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Union

Division:

Department Name:

Operations

MS-Mechanical

Salary Schedule:

Regular Wage Service (RW)

Cost Center Code:

811006

Grade:

RW10

Essential Position:

Yes

Reports To:

Foreman, Industrial Equipment Mechanic

EEO Code:

Skilled Craft Workers

Work Format

In-Person

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Mechanic I, Process Systems, installs, repairs, and tests process mechanical equipment and systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Performs overhaul of process equipment in order to bring equipment to standard operation.

Troubleshoots and corrects malfunctions to process equipment and systems.
Makes adjustments to equipment and components including, but not limited to: process pumps, blowers, compressors, bearings, valves, clarifiers, bar screens, grit units, centrifuges, process piping, etc.
Rebuilds, repairs, maintains, and installs a wide variety of process equipment and systems.
Tests process equipment and systems.
Complies with applicable safety rules and regulations.
Communicates all process equipment modifications to the Production Controller.
Coordinates work with other trades.

Operates Authority vehicles as an essential function of the position. Maintains vehicles and/or equipment in a clean and orderly manner. Reports any operating deficiencies to the appropriate Authority personnel.

Performs other related duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with employees in the department and throughout the Authority.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Three (3) years’ experience with process mechanical equipment and systems.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

Required Skills:

Constructive participation in the Authority’s Forklift and Overhead Crane Training Programs is required.

Knowledge and skill to burn, weld, braze, sweat joints, and operate a wide variety of hand powered tools and some machine tools such as, but not limited to, drill press, pedestal grinder, cut off saw, and arbor press.

Basic knowledge of electrical safety.

Knowledge and ability to operate a variety of lifting equipment (i.e., overhead cranes, come-along, portable cranes).

Knowledge of proper rigging procedures.

Knowledge and ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Must possess and maintain current a valid Motor Vehicle Operating License.

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

Subject to indoor and/or outdoor environmental conditions that include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.

Subject to noise, vibration, and to hazards from a variety of physical conditions.

Subject to atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, chemicals sewage, activated sludge, lubricants, and other cutting fluids and require wearing personal protective equipment.

The incumbent is subject to being placed on call during hours and schedule identified by the Authority.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Skills:

N/A

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

Your Experience at DC Water :

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.
Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.
Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities.”

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please

email complianceada@dcwater.com .

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