Plant Mechanic

City of Raleigh North Carolina•Garner, NC

About The Position

Raleigh Water is seeking an experienced Plant Mechanic for its Plant Industrial Trades Series. The position performs skilled trades work involving the construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair of utility plant facilities and equipment. The mechanic installs, maintains, and repairs chemical feed systems and equipment supporting a large-scale water treatment and pumping facility, and performs mechanical, facilities, and grounds maintenance at assigned plants, lift stations, and related sites. Work includes inspecting, maintaining, repairing, or replacing pumps, valves, and meters used in water treatment, distribution, and pumping processes; diagnosing mechanical issues; inspecting treatment plants and remote sites; processing work orders through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); and coordinating work schedules. The role collaborates with operations, electrical, and instrumentation teams to support system integrity and operational efficiency. The position requires strong mechanical skills, organizational and communication abilities, adherence to safety regulations, and readiness to respond to urgent mechanical needs. Leadership potential and willingness to mentor and develop team members are valued. Employees participate in an on-call schedule and are eligible for overtime. The water treatment division works to provide clean, safe drinking water to Raleigh and surrounding communities, while the Maintenance team focuses on facility functionality and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Employees may work in an office or similar environment, outdoors, or at a construction site. The role involves medium physical effort, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly. There is frequent exposure to loud noise; occasional exposure may include extreme cold or heat, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic substances.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
One to three years of experience in water/wastewater plant operation and maintenance or related work, or equivalent qualifying training and/or experience.
Valid North Carolina Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, or ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
Mechanical skills and experience.
Ability to adhere to safety regulations and respond to urgent mechanical needs.
Ability to read and understand mechanical prints and operations and maintenance manuals.
Ability to conduct inspections, test equipment, and perform preventive maintenance.
Ability to organize tasks, meet deadlines, prioritize competing demands, and provide directions to others in coordinating work.
Ability to maintain and update records, files, data, and documentation.
Ability to operate assigned tools and equipment and use computers and relevant software applications.
Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
Organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange information and receive work direction.
Ability to perform medium physical effort: exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and/or 10 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

Leadership potential and a desire to mentor and develop team members.

Responsibilities

Organize, prioritize, assign, and monitor work.
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, and install machinery, chemical feed systems, plumbing systems, pumps, valves, gearboxes, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and other critical equipment in a continuous-running work environment.
Read and understand mechanical prints and operations and maintenance manuals.
Observe and listen to equipment performance to troubleshoot malfunctions and test equipment performance.
Perform preventive maintenance, facilities maintenance, inspections, adjustments, and replacement of defective parts, equipment, and systems.
Keep work areas, warehouses, facilities, grounds, and storage areas neat, clean, safe, and orderly.
Clean and repair hand and power tools used for mechanical equipment maintenance.
Prepare job sites for projects and repairs and assemble and organize equipment, tools, and materials.
Use and update hard-copy and digital equipment, operations, and maintenance manuals.
Complete preventive maintenance work orders in the CMMS; create work orders and document time, equipment, and materials.
Operate equipment such as scissor lifts, forklifts, backhoes, skid steers, boats, and UTVs.
Respond to emergency repairs as needed, including those caused by inclement weather or other emergency-related events.
Collaborate with operations, electrical, and instrumentation teams to maintain system integrity and operational efficiency.
Perform additional duties as assigned based on departmental needs.