Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic - Waterbury, CT

Jacobs; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic for a full-time, first-shift role (630 am – 230 pm) with a Monday–Friday schedule. You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on wastewater treatment and collection system equipment, ensuring reliable plant operations and safety compliance.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, ability to operate maintenance tools, strong troubleshooting skills, and willingness to work on-call and travel to

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn maintenance principles and best practices.
• Ability to read and follow safety procedures, operating instructions, and maintenance manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, kneeling, and working in various weather conditions.
• Ability to be on-call and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment used in wastewater treatment and collection systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Repair and rebuild pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, compressors, blowers, conveyors, and related equipment.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and implement effective corrective actions using sound mechanical practices.
• Perform equipment alignments, bearing replacements, lubrication, and other maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance.
• Assist with the installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and facility upgrades.

Skills

Driver's license

Tool operation

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Physical stamina

On-call readiness

Tools

CMMS

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 to create innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through our operations and maintenance services, we help municipalities operate critical infrastructure safely, efficiently, and reliably, allowing communities to focus on what matters most people.

We're seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic to join our team in Waterbury, CT. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on mechanical work, problem-solving, and making a direct impact on essential public infrastructure. At Jacobs, you'll be part of a collaborative, safety-focused team that values professional growth, continuous learning, and employee development. Whether you're expanding your technical skills, pursuing certifications, or looking to advance your career, you'll find opportunities to grow with an organization that invests in its people. This position is a full-time, first-shift role (630 am – 230 pm) with a Monday through Friday schedule.

As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic, you'll perform a variety of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on wastewater treatment and collection system equipment. You'll play a key role in maintaining reliable plant operations and ensuring critical infrastructure remains in peak operating condition.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment used in wastewater treatment and collection systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Repair and rebuild pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, compressors, blowers, conveyors, and related equipment.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and implement effective corrective actions using sound mechanical practices.
• Perform equipment alignments, bearing replacements, lubrication, and other maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance.
• Assist with the installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and facility upgrades.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance needs before operational issues occur.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and equipment drawings.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, equipment history, and inventory documentation.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to document and track maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with operators, electricians, supervisors, and contractors to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Respond to emergency repairs and equipment failures as needed to support uninterrupted operations.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Participate in training, certification programs, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Contribute ideas that improve equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and overall plant performance.
• Assist with special projects, facility improvements, and capital upgrade initiatives.

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. The OMFS business uses Telematics & Dash Cameras with our fleet of vehicles and all new hires will require a Telematics acknowledgement to be signed.

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.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn maintenance principles and best practices.
• Ability to read and follow safety procedures, operating instructions, and maintenance manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, kneeling, and working in various weather conditions.
• Ability to be on‑call and respond to emergencies.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Experience maintaining pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, compressors, blowers, conveyors, or similar industrial equipment.
• Experience in fabrication and welding.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Experience in wastewater, industrial, manufacturing, utility, or related maintenance environments.

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 $60,000.00 to $78,000.00; 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 October 22, 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.