Pump Mechanic

Smith Pump • Waco, TX

3d

About The Position

As a Pump Mechanic, you'll play a crucial role in inspecting, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing water distribution and wastewater collection equipment. Your responsibilities will include working with pipes, tubes, rods, seals, shafts, gears, motors, bearings, couplings, valves, and pumps.

Requirements

• Efficiently work at least 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (overtime may be required).
• Positive attitude and strong team player.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude with attention to detail.
• Physically capable of standing for most of the workday and handling weights of 100 lbs or more.
• Ability to work on a variety of equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Computer aptitude (Word, Excel, Adobe PDF).
• Experience with pump distribution or related service companies.
• Mechanical pump or rotating equipment experience.
• Knowledge of bearings, seals, packing, motors, electrical wiring, pumps, tools, and general mechanical principles.
• Shop Mechanic experience with skills in equipment disassembly, inspection, report preparation, failure diagnosis, assembly and testing, accurate record-keeping, equipment and parts identification, and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Listen, understand, and follow verbal instructions.
• Maintain and repair tools and equipment.
• Troubleshoot pumps.
• Conduct pump shop teardowns, inspections, reports, and repairs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed