Plant Mechanic

Posting number: 2026-00558

Department: PU Water Plant

Job classification: Plant Mechanic

Posting type: Open

Categories: Water Agency, Maintenance

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The Water Plant Mechanic position is part of the Plant Industrial Trades Series, devoted to skilled trades work in the construction, alteration and repair of utility plant facilities and equipment. Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of chemical feed systems and equipment supporting the operations of a large-scale water treatment and pumping facility. Performs a variety of mechanical, facilities and grounds maintenance work at assigned plants, lift stations and related sites. Including inspecting, maintaining, repairing or replacing pumps, valves and meters critical to water treatment, distribution, and pumping processes.
 
 Key responsibilities include troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical related issues. Inspection of the water treatment plants and remote sites, handling work orders through our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and work scheduling. The mechanic collaborates closely with operations, electrical, and instrumentation teams to maintain system integrity and operational efficiency.

About You:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with mechanical skills and experience. We value leadership potential and a desire to mentor and develop team members, alongside a strong adherence to all safety regulations. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential, as is a readiness to respond to urgent mechanical needs.

About Us: 
The City of Raleigh offers many benefits to the employee. We offer medical, dental, vision as well as 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick days, retirement and much more. The water treatment division works together to ensure the City of Raleigh, and its surrounding communities receive clean and safe drinking water. In Maintenance we are committed to improving the functionality of our facilities and maintaining a clean and safe work environment that we can be proud of.

Examples of duties

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Utilizes techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work

• Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, upgrades, installs machinery, chemical feed systems, plumbing systems, pumps, valves, gearboxes, pneumatic/hydraulic systems and other critical equipment in a continuous-running work environment

• Reads and understands mechanical prints and O&M’s

• Observes and listens to mechanical performance to troubleshoot malfunctions and test performance of equipment

• Performs preventative maintenance, facilities maintenance, inspections, adjustments, and replacement of defective parts, equipment and systems

• Ensures the maintenance work area, warehouse, facility, grounds and storage areas remain neat, clean, safe and orderly. Cleans and repairs hand tools and power tools used for mechanical equipment maintenance

• Prepares job sites for projects and repairs, assembles and organizes equipment, tools, and materials

• Utilizes and updates hard-copy and digital copies of equipment, operations and maintenance manuals

• Completing preventative maintenance work orders using the CMMS in addition to creating work orders and documenting time, equipment and materials

• Operates equipment such as scissor lifts, forklifts, backhoes, skid steers, boats, UTV’s, etc.

• Performs additional duties as assigned based on departmental needs

• Overtime and participation in an on-call rotation schedule

• Responds to emergency repairs as needed due to inclement weather or other emergency-related events

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and 1 to 3 years’ experience in water/wastewater plant operation and maintenance, or related work

OR 

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Supplemental information

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work

• Business math concepts

• Filing and record-keeping principles

• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices

• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment

• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations 

• Customer service principles

• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment

Skill In:

• Conducting inspections, equipment testing and providing preventative maintenance

• Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands

• Providing directions to others in coordinating work and meeting service standards

• Providing attention to detail in assignments

• Proofreading and error correction

• Business math computations

• Organizing and maintaining records and files

• Maintaining and updating data and documentation

• Comprehending reference books and manuals

• Operating assigned tools and equipment

• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards 

• Providing customer service

• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications

• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment:
Employees may occasionally work in an office or similar environment, outdoor environment, or a construction site.

Work Exposures:
There is frequent exposure to loud noises (85+ decibels average over 8-hour working day such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction). Employees may occasionally be exposed to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic substances.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.