Water Treatment Plant Mechanic

Salary: $56,867.20 - $88,171.20 Annually

Final date to receive applications:
Oct 2, 2026

Science tells us that while a person can survive for up to three weeks without food, they can’t go for more than three to four days without water. In fact, water is so essential that the average human body is made up of about 60% of it! Access to clean, safe drinking water is crucial for health, hydration, and daily life.

If you're excited about the opportunity to make a real impact by providing this vital resource to over 270,000 people in the Cary area, we have an incredible chance for you to join our award-winning team!

The Cary-Apex Water Treatment Facility (CAWTF) is currently recruiting for a Water Treatment Plant Mechanic/Operator. As a Mechanic/Operator, you will perform responsible technical and skilled work in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant including sampling and analyzing, regulating processes and equipment, and participating in both preventative and corrective maintenance programs. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Facility Supervisor and/or the Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor.

The following is a generic class specification that pertains to mechanic/operator - I, II, Senior and Master. The duties of each level may be similar but differ in the level of difficulty or the experience needed to perform certain duties. The duties of the higher classifications may be considerably more technical and complex. The water treatment plant has put into place a career ladder that describes the criteria required to meet each of the levels within the career ladder.

Employees working in this class may be primarily assigned to maintenance or operations. Regardless of the area of assignment, all employees in this classification are expected to operate the plant in a regular or fill-in capacity. The duties listed below are described as being typical of maintenance and operations.

** The anticipated salary range for this position is $56,867.20 - $69,867.20. Applicants who possess relevant certifications and experience may be eligible for higher starting pay. **

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* PLEASE NOTE:

This is NOT an operator position. This vacancy IS A MECHANIC POSITION which will have operator responsibilities on a fill-in basis only.**

This position is a "critical position" meaning you are required to report to work during adverse weather or other emergency situations, to maintain equipment, operate the facility and/or assist the Department in any capacity to continue Town operations. This position will report to the Cary/Apex Water Treatment Plant located at 1400 Wimberly Road, Apex, NC 27523.

• Performsregularpreventivemaintenancesuchasgreasingmovingparts,changing oil, checking amperages, and overall visual inspections of equipment and related parts;
• Participates in performing corrective maintenance procedures such as changing bearing in screen pumps and motors, changing ultraviolet lamps and repairing the wiring harness and connectors; packs pumps, changes belts, replaces shear-pins, etc.;
• Retrofits plant equipment, structures, plumbing and electrical systems;
• Performs maintenance on fiber optics and Ethernet network; performs maintenance on the ozone system, Captor chemical system, and lagoon dredge;
• Installs and maintains security systems and cameras;
• Performs maintenance on elevated storage tanks and valve control vaults;
• Collects data from preventative maintenance program and takes corrective action as required;
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical problems; checks blueprints, electrical schematics, manuals, etc. to determine problems;
• Maintains safe working environment;
• Provides assistance to other…