Treatment Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Salary : $45,648.00 - $74,293.00 Annually Location : New Bern, NC Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 00599 Department: Water Resources Division: Sewer Treatment Opening Date: 05/28/2026 Closing Date: Continuous General Definition of Work Performs intermediate skilled work in the operation, maintenance and repair of water and wastewater treatment plant equipment and disposal of biosolids product; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Essential Functions/Typical Tasks Operating, maintaining and repairing treatment plant and biosolids processing equipment; scheduling work; maintaining records; preparing preventive maintenance reports. (The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)Participates in the operation, maintenance, and repair of treatment plant equipment and operation systems.Participates in the adjustment of polymer feed system, belt press and lime stabilization process to meet changing operating conditions; calculates solids stabilization and efficiency.Schedules and performs maintenance on blowers, aerators, misers, clarifiers, generators, tractors, mowers, and other plant and groundskeeping equipment.Repairs and maintains electric and hydraulic system components.Maintains records on all equipment maintained.Repairs equipment by fabricating and welding parts.Operates backhoe, dump truck, front-end loader, mowers, tractors, Boom-Truck, belt press and other equipment as needed.May be required to work outside normal working hours in an emergency or stand-by status.Performs related tasks as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of wastewater treatment plant equipment, and biosolids production and disposal procedures; thorough knowledge of hydraulic, chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to treatment plant operations; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards of work and of necessary safety precautions; ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures; ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction; ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of operations; some skill in the use and care of hand tools; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Requirements Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and extensive experience in operating and maintaining treatment equipment and systems. Special Requirements: Possession of an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. The City of New Bern is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our page to learn about eligible benefits at the City of New Bern.