Water & Wastewater Plant Mechanic II — On-Call Impact

cityoffortwayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 76,249,000 - 91,492,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Wayne is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic II at the Filtration Plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This hands-on, essential role keeps our water and wastewater systems running reliably and safely.

You will install, maintain, and repair plant equipment across more than 100 remote facilities, perform preventive maintenance, operate heavy equipment, and follow safety and CMMS processes. On-call as needed and on a daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years hands-on mechanical experience.
• Associate degree in a related field with 2 years experience.
• CDL Class B with Tanker endorsement within 1 year of hire.
• Confined Space Entry Certification.
• CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification.
• Strong mechanical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair water and wastewater plant equipment, including 100+ remote facilities
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance, rebuild tanks, clean filters, and maintain rotating pump assemblies
• Operate heavy equipment including vac trucks, loaders, forklifts, and backhoes
• Conduct painting, masonry, carpentry, glazing, welding, and machining tasks
• Use CMMS to track maintenance, labor, and materials
• Enter, exit, and work safely in confined spaces
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and remain on-call as needed
• Collaborate with operators and management to maintain regulatory compliance

Skills

Mechanical experience

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree in related field

Job description

City of Fort Wayne is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic II at the Filtration Plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This hands-on, essential role keeps our water and wastewater systems running reliably and safely.

You will install, maintain, and repair plant equipment across more than 100 remote facilities, perform preventive maintenance, operate heavy equipment, and follow safety and CMMS processes. On-call as needed and on a daytime schedule.