Mechanic-in-Training

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Dodge City, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Mechanic-in-Training based in Dodge City, KS, to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water treatment facilities and related equipment.

You will lubricate, inspect, tune, and replace components while ensuring safety and compliance. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, CMRT certification or the ability to obtain within 3 years, CMMS experience, and forklift familiarity, with a focus on safe work practices and reliability in

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED; CMRT certification preferred or obtainable within 3 years
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Experience serving municipal utility clients and knowledge of safety practices

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water treatment plants and related equipment.
• Lubricate equipment and inspect for malfunctions; replace packing in pumps or valves as needed.
• Replace bearings in motors, pumps and other equipment; tune engines and set valve clearances.
• Clean and paint interior/exterior equipment and buildings; assist in recordkeeping and safety procedures

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CMRT certification

Tools

CMMS

Forklift experience

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.

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 .