Wastewater Treatment Mechanic I - Oklahoma City, OK

Jacobs; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Mechanic I in Oklahoma City, OK to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on wastewater treatment plants and related facilities. You’ll travel to client sites as needed and play a key role in keeping municipal facilities safe and efficient.

The position requires at least two years of relevant maintenance experience, CMMS proficiency, and a valid driver’s license. Weekend/holiday/shift/on‑call work and forklift experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience maintaining wastewater treatment plants or similar industrial facilities.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, shift work and on‑call duty.
• Proficiency with CMMS software and data entry.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on wastewater treatment plants and related equipment.
• Lubricate equipment and check for malfunctions; replace bearings, packing, etc.
• Inspect equipment and identify causes of failures to prevent recurrence.
• Operate welding equipment and perform plumbing tasks as required.
• Maintain maintenance records and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Wastewater maintenance

Shift work availability

On‑call duty availability

Able to operate forklifts

Valid driver’s license

Tools

CMMS proficiency

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’llmake it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients tooperatesafely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

Jacobs is seeking a highly motivated Wastewater Treatment Mechanic I to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK where you’ll have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks in the preventive and corrective maintenance on wastewater 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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, install and set up new equipment.
• Clean and paint interior and exterior equipment and buildings
• Clean 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
• 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.
• As an essential function of the position and as a business necessity, this role requires regular travel by motor vehicle to client sites, project locations, and other work-related destinations in connection with the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Accordingly, a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Here’s what you’ll need

• At least two years of experience in the maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and related equipment, or similar industrial setting
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, shift work and on call duty as required
• Fill in for Lead Mechanic when needed
• Proficient in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Proficiency with computer operations with the ability to prepare spreadsheets and word processing documents, and enter information into maintenance management system
• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, shift work and on call duty as required

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Forklift experience
• Ability to work with diverse teams
• Experience in serving municipal utility clients

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 $45,100.00 to $65,000.00; 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 November 06, 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.