Industrial Maintenance Technician II (Maintenance Mechanic)

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government seeks a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance, fabrication, overhaul and repair of mechanical equipment in water and wastewater facilities. The role requires independent problem-solving and strict safety compliance.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, fabricating parts, welding, operating metalworking tools, monitoring quality, and inputting SCADA data to generate reports. A valid Georgia driver’s license and CDL-B within six months are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 3 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred in water/wastewater facilities.
• Must possess valid Georgia driver’s license and obtain CDL Class B within six months.
• Experience with mechanical repair, fabrication, and preventive maintenance.
• Safety-sensitive role; random drug testing per policy.

Responsibilities

• Reviews designs, specifications, and products; troubleshoots problems and repairs water/wastewater mechanical systems.
• Fabricates and machines repair parts; welds steel/brass/aluminum; operates lathes and presses; detects leaks.
• Monitors safety practices and trains entry-level crew on safety methods.
• Inputs data from SCADA and runs reports as necessary.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Welding

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

SCADA data entry

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Milling/Drill press

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Description

Salary Range: $22.33 - $35.95/Hour Salary Grade: 14 FLSA: Nonexempt

Purpose Of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled maintenance, fabrication, overhaul and repair of mechanical equipment located within a water, wastewater, pump stations, lift stations and treatment facilities as a fully competent plant maintenance mechanic, working independently in diagnosing problems and facilitating repairs.

This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Essential Functions

• Reviews system designs, specifications, and products, attends pre-construction meetings, and recommends changes in water/wastewater facilities mechanical systems; troubleshoots problems and recommends corrective actions based on skilled knowledge of mechanical repair practices; and performs preventative maintenance and corrective repair work on water/wastewater facilities and equipment.
• Fabricates and machines repair parts for equipment; welds steel, brass and aluminum; operates lathes, mill/drill presses, welders and various other metal working power and hand tools; and locates leaks and detects defects in water/wastewater equipment and machinery according to established plans and standards.
• Monitors, reviews and validates work practices for quality control of processes and to ensure adherence to safety standards; and monitors and trains entry level crew members on safety methods and standards.
• Inputs and gathers data from Supervisory Control Data Acquisition system (SCADA) and runs reports as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; three years of experience in industrial maintenance preferably in a water and/or wastewater treatment facility; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; must obtain a State of Georgia CDL Class B License within six months of employment.

About Us

At DeKalb County Government, we enable career success by providing opportunities to thrive! Our culture is rooted in principles of collaboration, teamwork, and achievements. We foster a diversified and inclusive workforce, embracing a shared set of core values based on character, competitive spirit, relationships, and giving back to the communities where we live and work. This foundation is how we help turn jobs into careers.