Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic - Public Utilities

About the role

Brunswick County Public Utility is seeking a Utility Plant Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. We provide wastewater services to nearly 30,000 metered sewer customers across a large service area.

Responsibilities

• Repair, rebuild, disassemble, reassemble, install, test, operate, and troubleshoot various machines and equipment (hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical components)
• Maintain and assist in the operation of wastewater treatment equipment (spray irrigation, dispersal site maintenance and operation, etc.)
• Document equipment repairs and inspections
• Aid in maintaining parts inventories, tool inventories, and preventative maintenance program documentation
• Respond to emergency repair calls as required

Requirements

• High school diploma (or GED) and experience in a water/wastewater treatment or other industrial facility
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver License
• NC AWWA Maintenance Technologist certification preferred

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including motor vehicles, backhoe, 3-ton trucks, tractors, numerous pumps, tractors, lawn mowers, generators, water pumps, etc., and electrician and mechanic hand tools
• Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

Skills

• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement

Benefits

Includes vacation leave, sick leave, petty leave, paid holidays, longevity pay, health insurance, 401(k) plan, 457 deferred compensation plan, term life coverage, long term disability, short term disability, flexible spending accounts, vision insurance, universal life insurance, critical illness, tuition assistance, and more.