Industrial Mechanic 1- Operations

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking skilled personnel to install, operate, and maintain mechanical equipment across water treatment and field service environments. The role involves working indoors and outdoors in all weather, with exposure to chemicals and industrial hazards.

The position emphasizes preventative maintenance, teamwork with operations staff, and adherence to department specifications while supporting a critical municipal utility for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and two (2) years' experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment (such as large industrial pumps, treatment plants and conveyance systems, etc.).
• Valid Driver License.
• Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and servicing equipment in an industrial environment.
• Conducting and participating in preventative maintenance inspections.
• Coordinating the maintenance and repair activities with appropriate personnel.
• Inspecting new installations to ensure compliance with department specifications.

Skills

Pumps & valves knowledge

Safety awareness

Hazards and safety precautions

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Description

This position is located in the Operations Division of Metro Water Services in a Water Treatment Plant, a Wastewater Treatment Plant, or in Field Services and performs skilled work involved in the installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment.

Work requires some physical exertion such as walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities. Employees will be required to work indoors and outside in all weather conditions in potentially hazardous conditions, and may be exposed to chemicals and other contaminants.

Employees at Metro Water Services (MWS) work around the clock to supply, treat, manage, and protect our water resources in a sustainable manner for the benefit of all who live, work, and play in our community. Our dedicated, diverse workforce provides high quality drinking water and the best in wastewater treatment, storm water management, and waste collection services for our customers in the Nashville-Davidson County area. Our employees work together to service more than 210,000 water and 216,000 sewer accounts along with over 150,000 curbside waste collection customers. We are looking for highly engaged individuals to join our team.

*Applications will be accepted until all positions filled.*

Typical Duties

• Repairing and servicing equipment in an industrial environment.
• Conducting and participating in preventative maintenance inspections.
• Coordinating the maintenance and repair activities with appropriate personnel.
• Inspecting new installations to ensure compliance with department specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma and two (2) years' experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment (such as large industrial pumps, treatment plants and conveyance systems, etc.).

No Substitution

Licenses Required

Valid Driver License

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078

All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of pumps, valves and other industrial and mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

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