Water & Wastewater Plant Mechanic I

Charlotte, North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Charlotte seeks a Treatment Plant Mechanic I to perform skilled maintenance, repair and troubleshooting on equipment at water and wastewater facilities. You will read blueprints, maintain records, and operate vehicles and tools to support plant operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of related maintenance experience, and a valid driver’s license. Benefits are provided; apply online by the stated deadline.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; college courses in a related field desired.
• Three years of related maintenance and mechanical work experience.
• Equivalent combination of education/experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs mechanical equipment used in water and wastewater plants and related sites.
• Inspects plant, pump stations, tank sites, and booster stations.
• Performs preventative maintenance (greasing, cleaning, parts replacement).
• Performs corrective maintenance (troubleshooting, repair of pumps, valves, motors, drives).
• Operates cranes, trucks, forklifts, and related equipment as needed.
• Responds to emergencies, outages, and equipment failures.

Skills

Mechanical work

Maintenance experience

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

City of Charlotte seeks a Treatment Plant Mechanic I to perform skilled maintenance, repair and troubleshooting on equipment at water and wastewater facilities. You will read blueprints, maintain records, and operate vehicles and tools to support plant operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of related maintenance experience, and a valid driver’s license. Benefits are provided; apply online by the stated deadline.