Pump Mechanic

Smith Pump; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Pump in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a skilled Pump Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair water distribution and wastewater collection equipment. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to perform physical tasks over an 8-hour workday, 5 days a week.

Ideal candidates will have experience with pumps and related mechanical systems. A proactive attitude with a team-oriented mindset is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Efficiently work at least 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
• Mechanical pump or rotating equipment experience.
• Ability to work on a variety of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Troubleshoot pumps and maintain tools.
• Conduct pump shop teardowns and inspections.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Excellent verbal communication skills

Team player

Physical capability to handle weights over 100 lbs

Tools

Computer skills (Word, Excel, Adobe PDF)

Knowledge of pump distribution

Job description

Job Description

As a Pump Mechanic, you'll play a crucial role in inspecting, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing water distribution and wastewater collection equipment. Your responsibilities will include working with pipes, tubes, rods, seals, shafts, gears, motors, bearings, couplings, valves, and pumps.

Position Requirements

Required:

• Efficiently work at least 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (overtime may be required).
• Positive attitude and strong team player.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude with attention to detail.
• Physically capable of standing for most of the workday and handling weights of 100 lbs or more.
• Ability to work on a variety of equipment.

Preferred:

• Computer aptitude (Word, Excel, Adobe PDF).
• Experience with pump distribution or related service companies.
• Mechanical pump or rotating equipment experience.
• Knowledge of bearings, seals, packing, motors, electrical wiring, pumps, tools, and general mechanical principles.
• Shop Mechanic experience with skills in equipment disassembly, inspection, report preparation, failure diagnosis, assembly and testing, accurate record-keeping, equipment and parts identification, and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Listen, understand, and follow verbal instructions.
• Maintain and repair tools and equipment.
• Troubleshoot pumps.
• Conduct pump shop teardowns, inspections, reports, and repairs.

If you are a proactive individual with a passion for mechanical excellence, we want you on our team!