Utilities Plant Mechanic
1 week ago
Location : Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Number: 08328
Department: Utilities
Division: Wastewater Treatment Plants
Opening Date: 11/13/2025
Closing Date: 12/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under immediate supervision, performs responsible skilled work in the maintenance, repair and replacement of machinery and equipment in water or wastewater treatment plants; does related work as required.
Examples of Duties
- Maintains, repairs, dismantles and overhauls varied plant equipment such as bar screens, grit collectors, conveyors, mechanical grinders, pumps, engines and blowers, gas and air compressors, ventilation systems and chlorinators.
- Performs complete overhaul of treatment plant machinery and equipment, including chlorinators, evaporators, chemical feeders, conveyors and pumps of all types.
- Maintains large filters involving adjusting and installing control valves and units; replaces high pressure steam lines and works on return lines and installs valves.
- Makes major and minor repairs to water mains and pumps sewage treatment plant on a relief basis or as needed; may be required to operate a treatment plant.
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and considerable mechanical maintenance including the repair and maintenance of water or wastewater treatment and pumping equipment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: General knowledge of the installation, repair and maintenance of the mechanical, hydraulic and electrical components of water and wastewater treatment and pump station equipment; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of the work; skill in the use and care of tools of the trade; ability to determine improper operation of water and wastewater pumping and treatment equipment, and to take proper remedial action; ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to supervise the work of skilled helpers; ability to work under adverse conditions.
Supplemental Information
- Possession of a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Drivers License or ability to acquire one within 6 months
- On call work required.
This position has been designated by the City Manager as hard-to-fill and eligible for a one-time sign-on incentive. Please refer to the for additional information and eligibility rules.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
- Bus Pass Program
- Education Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Suggestion Program
- Family and Medical Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Group Health Insurance
- Group Dental Insurance
- Jury Duty Leave
- Life/Accidental Death Insurance
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Military Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Promotion from Within
- Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
- School Leave
- Shared Leave
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Sick Leave
- Training
- Vacation Leave
- Wellness Program
01
Do you possess a valid Commerical Driver's License (NC CDL Class A or B)?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you able to work an on-call?
- Yes
- No
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