Senior Industrial Mechanic — Water Utilities Lead

Dallas City Hall; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Water Utilities is seeking a Senior Industrial Mechanic to provide senior level mechanical expertise in the installation, repair, and maintenance of various industrial equipment across multiple facilities. This role requires strong diagnostic skills and the ability to oversee complex repairs.

Responsibilities include diagnosing failures, ordering parts, training junior staff, and ensuring safety and reliability of pumps, valves, and associated machinery.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair of industrial equipment, including advanced troubleshooting and complete replacement of industrial pumps for a large municipality.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• For Distribution positions, Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, identifies, and determines equipment failures; identifies cause and ensures repairs are completed by the mechanics.
• Inspects and tests completed work to ensure repairs meet standards; provides direction for industrial equipment across water utilities.
• Researches and orders parts; maintains records of purchases and installations; manages inventory for equipment and vehicles.
• Demonstrates proper work methods and safety procedures to others to ensure safe, proper operation.
• Inspects and executes repair, replacement, fabrication, modification and installation of plant equipment including pumps, valves, and related machinery.
• Performs major and minor repairs on machinery per manuals and specifications to ensure proper operation.
• Changes belts, oils, filters, greases bearings, cleans, lubricates or replaces parts; troubleshoots mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Serves as lead worker over lower-level mechanics and trains staff as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Safety procedures

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer diagnostic equipment

Job description

Dallas Water Utilities is seeking a Senior Industrial Mechanic to provide senior level mechanical expertise in the installation, repair, and maintenance of various industrial equipment across multiple facilities. This role requires strong diagnostic skills and the ability to oversee complex repairs.

Responsibilities include diagnosing failures, ordering parts, training junior staff, and ensuring safety and reliability of pumps, valves, and associated machinery.