INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC- SOUTH CARY WRF

Salary : $54,163.20 - $83,969.60 Annually Location : Cary, NC Job Type: Regular, Full-Time Job Number: Department: Utilities Division: SCWRF Opening Date: 11/12/2025 Closing Date: 11/30/ :00 AM Eastern FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: N/ADescription At the Town of Cary, we know that keeping critical infrastructure running takes skilled hands and sharp minds. We're looking for mechanics who take pride in their work and want to be part of a team that values real expertise. Here, you're not just a wrench turner - you're a problem solver who keeps essential systems running and makes a direct impact on the community every single day. Right now, we're on the lookout for a skilled and motivated Water Reclamation Facility Industrial Mechanic to join our team at the South Cary Water Reclamation Facility (SCWRF) in Apex, NC. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and is ready to take on both maintenance and operational challenges. While your primary focus will be on mechanical maintenance and repairs, you'll also have the chance to step in as an operator when needed, keeping the facility running smoothly and efficiently. As an WRF I ndustrial Mechanic , you'll perform essential technical and skilled work in maintaining and operating our water reclamation facility. You'll typically work a standard eight-hour shift for maintenance duties, with occasional on-call or stand-by responsibilities for emergency situations. If performing on -call operational coverage, you'll be on a 12-hour shift rotation. Ready to roll up your sleeves and join an innovative, fun, and collaborative team? Apply now and be part of something big at the Town of Cary Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. SCWRF positions are part of our established career ladder program that provides for the advancement of non-supervisory staff members in eligible positions who demonstrate increasing levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.**This position serves primarily in a maintenance/mechanic role with operator fill-in responsibilities. Typical tasks for both are listed below** Water Reclamation Facility positions are "critical positions", meaning you are required to report to work during adverse weather or other emergency situations, to maintain equipment and/or assist the Division in any capacity necessary to continue Town operations. Employees in this role must also live within fifty (50) miles of the facility and respond to the facility within one (1) hour when fulfilling call-back/stand-by duties. Anticipated Hiring Range: $54,163- $66,539* *Hiring range varies based on the level of direct experience and possession of certifications, and it may be higher for exceptionally qualified candidates.* Typical Tasks TYPICAL TASKS IN THE ROLE OF MECHANIC: Performs regular preventive maintenance such as greasing moving parts, changing oil, checking amperages, and overall visual inspections of equipment and related parts;Maintains sludge drying facility;Participates in performing corrective maintenance procedures such as changing bearing in screen pumps and motors, changing ultraviolet lamps and repairing the wiring harness and connectors, packs pumps, changes belts, replaces shear-pins, etc.;Retrofits plant equipment, structures, plumbing and electrical systems;Operates various landscaping equipment and performs landscaping and grounds maintenance duties;Collects data from preventative maintenance program and takes corrective action as required;Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems; checks blueprints, electrical schematics, manuals, etc. to determine problems;Maintains safe working environment;Dismantles and overhauls various plant equipment such as grit collectors, conveyors, mechanical grinders, pumps, engines, blowers, air compressors, and ventilation systems; Performs troubleshooting and maintenance on complex electronic systems;Installs new equipment;Provides assistance to higher level maintenance technicians;Maintains records on plant maintenance;Performs skilled mechanical and electrical work in high stress, high danger situations;Performs other job-related tasks as required.TYPICAL TASKS IN THE ROLE OF RELIEF OPERATOR: Makes regular tours of plant and checks bar screens, engines, generators, pumps, settling tanks, filters, clarifiers, instruments, biological reactors and ultraviolet disinfection;Operates biosolids thickening facilities;Monitors reclaimed water pumping station and performs associated testing and analysis;Monitors flow trends; measures dissolved oxygen and temperature;Wastes the prescribed amount as determined by and directed by the Facility Operations Supervisor, ORC; Maintains records and reports;Assists maintenance personnel when needed and performs routine janitorial duties; Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, and valves to meet changing operational conditions;Collects and analyzes samples and performs a variety of laboratory tests;Skims grease from settling tanks; cleans bar screens and washes out basins; cleans clarifiers; monitors operations of wastewater pump stations;Switches or empties grit chambers, aeration basins, and clarifiers;Operates gravity belt thickener, thickening waste activated sludge to prescribed total solids percentage and meeting target volume pumped to selected Aerated Storage Tank(s);Monitors operation of the plant through the use of specialized computer equipment such as SCADA systems, controls and HMI's;Reports maintenance problems to supervisor and maintenance personnel;Reports primarily to the Facility Operations Supervisor while on shift;Performs other job-related tasks as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a wastewater treatment plant; thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic systems; thorough knowledge of hydraulic, chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to wastewater treatment plant operations; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions; ability to operate a computer relative to the operation of the plant and troubleshooting malfunctions; ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures; ability to conduct routine laboratory tests; ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions; ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of shift operations; ability to work in adverse conditions; skill in the use and care of equipment and hand tools; ability to move about freely including climbing stairs/ladders and crawling into tight spaces; ability to lift moderate to heavy weights in the performance of work; ability to hear, talk and smell; must possess visual acuity necessary to read/write paperwork, read gauges, and make repairs; ability to efficiently and effective communicate with staff and the public. Physical RequirementsWork in this class is medium to heavy work and may require exposure to various environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and unpleasant surroundings. An employee must have the physical agility to move about freely including climbing stairs and ladders and crawling into tight spaces. Moderate to heavy lifting is required in performing the work. Visual acuity is necessary to perform paperwork, read gauges, and make repairs. An employee must also be able to hear, talk, and smell.Minimum and Preferred Qualifications Requires graduation from high school or equivalent GED.Required Grade I Biological Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification from the State of North Carolina (preferred), or the ability to obtain within one year of hire date.Requires possession of a valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record. Requires some level of professional or personal maintenance/repair experience. Preferred: Water/Wastewater work experience. Industrial/mechanical maintenance experience. Conditions of Employment : Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI finger-printing, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment. Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Regular Full-Time Employees Cary is pleased to provide excellent, competitive, and comprehensive benefits to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Because Cary believes that employees are one of our most important resources, significant dollars (averaging about 40% of annual salary per employee) are spent each year on employee benefits. All regular full-time employees of Cary are eligible, and benefits coverage for new employees and family members is effective upon an employee's hire date. 01 What is your highest completed level of education? Education level selected must be reflected in the application. High School/GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree or higher Did not complete HS/GED 02 Do you currently possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? Yes No 03 Do you currently possess, or have pending, a Grade 1 (or higher) Biological Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification? I "yes" please list certification in the "certificates" field of the application. Yes No 04 If you do not posses a Grade 1 (or higher) Biological Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification, are you willing and able to attain this certification within one year from the date of hire?If you answered "Yes" to possession of a Grade 1 of higher, enter N/A below. Yes No N/A 05 Briefly summarize how or why you are familiar with the tools, equipment and/or computer systems that may be used in the operation or maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility. 06 Do you have experience working with, or knowledge of, the mechanical maintenance or operations of water or wastewater treatment facilities? If Yes, this must be reflected in the work history of this application. Yes No 07 Which statement most closely describes your mechanical abilities? I have limited mechanical experience and could use additional training. I am mechanically inclined and can solve basic mechanical issues. I am extremely mechanically inclined and can solve difficult mechanical issues. 08 How many years of operating experience do you have working in a wastewater treatment facility? I have little/no experience. Less than two years. 2 to 5 years. More than 5 years. 09 Do you live within 50 miles, or a 1-hour drive time, of the South Cary Water Reclamation Facility? If not, are you willing to move closer upon hire?Address of the South Cary Facility is 4900 W Lake Rd, Apex, NC Yes No 10 Describe a recent maintenance or repair project-either from work or personal life-that was particularly challenging or one you took pride in completing? If you have no examples type NA in the box. 11 All WRF Mechanic/Operators are considered to be in critical positions and must report to work and complete their scheduled shift(s) during adverse weather or other emergencies. Are you able to accommodate this requirement? Yes No 12 What interests you about working for the Town of Cary? Required Question