Pump Maintenance Mechanic

Position:
Pump Maintenance Mechanic About this Position

Expected Hiring Range: $54,932.

Work Location:

105-A Upchurch Street, Apex, NC 27502

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm

Posting Closing Date:
Open Until Filled. Posting may close at any time without notice.

Job Description:

This position is responsible for technical and skilled work in the operation, inspection, preventive maintenance, electrical troubleshooting and repair and replacement of machinery/parts and equipment in the water and sewer pumping stations throughout the Town. This position reports to the Pump Maintenance Supervisor. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• Cleaning and inspection of lift stations.
• Pulling, repairing and replacing pumps.
• Troubleshooting electrical problems.
• Repairing electrical components.
• Performing maintenance on generators.
• Monitoring the Town’s SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system.
• Delivering chemicals and accepting deliveries of chemicals.
• Inspecting, repairing and replacing hydraulic systems and air release valves.
• Inspection repair replace air release valves.
• Document activities in computerized work order management system.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Position requires a High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience.

• Grade 1 Collections Certification from NC WPCSOCC within 12 months of hire
• Confined Space training certificate with 6 months of hire

• Possession of NC Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 82,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential.

We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey.

• Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
• Traditional sick and vacation leave
• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
• Bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program, and more !

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.