Mechanic-in-Training

Jacobs; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 46,012,000 - 65,918,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Stock purchase at a discount

Legally mandated benefits

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Mechanic-in-Training in Dodge City, KS, to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water treatment facilities and related equipment. You’ll contribute to safe operations, lubricate and inspect machines, and help install and set up new equipment while maintaining records.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, CMMS experience, and forklift familiarity. CMRT certification is preferred or obtainable within 3 years of hire.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of water/wastewater treatment plants and related equipment.
• Safe work practices and adherence to safety protocols.
• Strong problem solving and teamwork abilities.
• CMMS experience and forklift familiarity are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water treatment facilities and related equipment.
• Lubricate equipment, check for malfunctions, and replace bearings or packing as needed.
• Inspect, tune engines, valves, regulators and perform pipe fitting tasks.
• Maintain safety and keep maintenance records for audits.

Skills

Experience in water/wastewater maint

Safe work practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Forklift experience

CMRT certification (or ability to obtain within 3 years)

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

As a Mechanic-in-Training, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services – uninterrupted. Based in Dodge City, KS, you’ll have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks in the preventive and corrective maintenance on water treatment plants and related facilities equipment on an assigned shift. You’ll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to challenges that may arise in municipal facilities.

You’ll perform preventive and corrective maintenance on buildings, structures, grounds, machinery, and equipment; lubricate equipment and check for malfunctions; replace packing in pumps or valves; replace bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment; tune engines, set valve clearance, clean, and adjust regulators; examine equipment failures to identify cause and to prevent recurrences; and install and sets up new equipment. You’ll also clean and paint interior and exterior equipment and buildings; lean out pipes and perform other plumbing and pipe fitting tasks as required; use gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, or weld; perform duties of painter in their absence; assist in keeping maintenance records; and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, you’lltake actionto ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team.

Here’s what you’ll need

• A valid driver’s license with no major infractions
• High School Diploma or GED

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience in the maintenance of water/wastewater treatment plants and related equipment, or similar maintenance experience
• A valid Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) certification or ability to obtain within 3 years of date of hire
• Experience in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Forklift experience
• Experience in serving municipal utility client
• Safe work practices

Working Conditions

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year)
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Legally mandated benefits

The base salary range for this position is $33,400.00 to $47,850.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on September 29, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.