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.
GeneralJob Title:Mechanic I, Process SystemsJob Code:S0145Supervises Directly:NoNew or Revised:RevisedRegular or At-Will:RegularDate Last Revised:4/23/2026Exempt or Non-Exempt:Non-ExemptCompensation Approval Signature: Union/ Non-Union:Union
Division:
Department Name:
Operations
MS-Mechanical
Salary Schedule: Regular Wage Service (RW)Cost Center Code: 811006Grade:RW10Essential Position:YesReports To:Foreman, Industrial Equipment MechanicEEO Code:Skilled Craft WorkersWork FormatIn-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.
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.
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.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Key Working Relationships: Interacts with employees in the department and throughout the Authority.
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.
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