Industrial Maintenance Mechanic -Filtration Plant/ WPC Plant
About The Position
Keep Fort Wayne's water and wastewater facilities running at peak performance! Join the City of Fort Wayne as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic II. City of Fort Wayne – Filtration Plant/ Water Pollution Control Plant Position: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Pay: $26.61 – $31.93 per hour Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., may vary Location: Fort Wayne, IN What You'll Do: Install, maintain, and repair water and wastewater plant equipment, including 100+ remote facilities Perform preventative and predictive maintenance, rebuild tanks, clean filters, and maintain rotating pump assemblies Operate heavy equipment including vac trucks, loaders, forklifts, and backhoes Conduct painting, masonry, carpentry, glazing, welding, and machining tasks Use CMMS to track maintenance, labor, and materials Enter, exit, and work safely in confined spaces Respond to emergency breakdowns and remain on-call as needed Collaborate with operators and management to maintain regulatory compliance Make a real impact maintaining Fort Wayne's water and wastewater systems! Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable drug screening, physical examination, and background checks.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED plus 3 years hands-on mechanical experience, OR associate degree in related field plus 2 years experience
- CDL Class B w/Tanker endorsement (within 1 year of hire)
- Confined Space Entry Certification
- CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification
- Strong mechanical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair water and wastewater plant equipment, including 100+ remote facilities
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance, rebuild tanks, clean filters, and maintain rotating pump assemblies
- Operate heavy equipment including vac trucks, loaders, forklifts, and backhoes
- Conduct painting, masonry, carpentry, glazing, welding, and machining tasks
- Use CMMS to track maintenance, labor, and materials
- Enter, exit, and work safely in confined spaces
- Respond to emergency breakdowns and remain on-call as needed
- Collaborate with operators and management to maintain regulatory compliance
Benefits
- Work in a hands-on, essential role maintaining Fort Wayne's water infrastructure
- Competitive pay with opportunity for skill growth and technical autonomy
- Be part of a team keeping our community safe and operational
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
