Water & Wastewater Plant Mechanic II

City of Redlands, CA; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Redlands, Water Division, seeks skilled Plant Mechanics to maintain and repair water and wastewater facilities, wells, pumps, and electrical motors. Roles span Plant Mechanic I and II, offering a clear path from entry-level to journey-level responsibilities with increasing independence.

Responsibilities include electrical systems maintenance, welding, preventive maintenance, and keeping accurate maintenance records.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing maintenance and repair of facilities, structures, and equipment.
• Three years of experience for II level with independent work and full responsibilities.
• Equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license.
• Possession of CA Water Environment Association Mechanical Technologist Grade I Certification or ability to obtain within 18 months.
• For Water assignment: Class B driver's license within 9 months; SWRCB water operator certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participates in operation, maintenance, and repair of City's wastewater and water facilities.
• Maintains, inspects, modifies, and replaces electrical systems and equipment related to water and wastewater treatment.
• Investigates electrical malfunctions and reports; adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective equipment.
• Performs electric, arc and oxy-acetylene welding in fabrication and repair of equipment and structures.
• Designs, lays out, and fabricates equipment parts; rebuilds broken equipment as needed.
• Operates wells, boosters, and checks engine shut down safety; adjusts flow as directed.
• Operates heavy equipment including tractors and crane trucks.
• Maintains records and logs; orders parts and supplies; trains others as necessary.

Skills

Electrical systems

Welding

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

City of Redlands, Water Division, seeks skilled Plant Mechanics to maintain and repair water and wastewater facilities, wells, pumps, and electrical motors. Roles span Plant Mechanic I and II, offering a clear path from entry-level to journey-level responsibilities with increasing independence.

Responsibilities include electrical systems maintenance, welding, preventive maintenance, and keeping accurate maintenance records.