Senior Maintenance Mechanic
Job in
Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, 60505, USA
Listed on 2026-08-30
Listing for:
Priority Dispatch Corp.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-30
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Performs skilled technical maintenance on a variety of complex equipment in the maintenance, repair, and installation of water and wastewater treatment systems equipment and machinery. This includes but is not limited to tanks, pumps, motors, boilers, compressors, generators, conveyors, presses, hydraulics, pneumatics, valves, actuators, exhaust fans, etc. Will oversee and train maintenance mechanic trainee in all aspects of the position.
Responsibilities:
Follow safety guidelines as outlined by OSHA. Included but not limited to:
Lock-out/Tag-out Confined space entry
Fall Protection Hazardous Conditions Chemical Exposure Responsible for maintaining equipment at two Wastewater treatment plants, one water treatment plant, all lift stations and water distribution sites throughout Bibb County Must comply with regulatory agency permits and guidelines.
Completes installation, repair, and maintenance of industrial equipment
Identify and repair problematic parts of machines/equipment by running tests, making temporary repairs, or installing new parts as needed
Equipment can include but not limited to:
Boilers Conveyors Pumps (centrifugal, vertical turbines, rotary lobe, progressive cavity, etc.)Rotary Presses Valves (Plug, butterfly, gate, ball, etc.)Compressors (electric and gas)
Blowers (centrifugal, rotary lobe)
Generators Mixersall other equipment related to water and wastewater treatment
Perform preventive maintenance and identify potential issues
Able to use maintenance equipment such as, but not limited to:
Overhead crane
Boom truck (15 and 30 ton capacities)
Must have ability to obtain CDL within 24 months
Will be trained in the operation, signaling and rigging of this equipment
Forklift
Portable compressor
Generators
Bypass pumps
Ability to use wide range of tools from basic hand tools to precise measuring tools to include, but not limit:
Laser alignment (Training provided)
Smart Checker diagnostic tool (Training provided)
Load bank tester (Training provided)
Calipers Micrometers Power tools
Cutting torch
Welder
Hand tools (wrenches, hammers, torque wrench, etc.)Perform electrical checks and be able to isolate and disconnect/reconnect power to motors and components.
Ability to utilize computers, including programs such as:
Cityworks (maintenance record software)
Microsoft Office email
Access server for use of manuals, photos, job descriptions, forms
Monitors SCADA system daily for proper operation of water/wastewater systems
Ability to read drawings
Civil, Pipe, Structure, Mechanical and Electrical drawings
Ability to prioritize and coordinate maintenance work.
Read/follow equipment instructions, drawings, and complete maintenance records.
Must be available to take on-call duties
Must be able to work alone and with little supervision
Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent
Two-year technical college or 3-5years experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Valid Georgia Driver’s License with a safe driving record.
Physical Requirements:
Frequent walking.
Ability to carry 50 pounds or more.
Frequent standing, stooping and occasionally sitting, crawling, crouching, climbing, and balancing.
May occasionally require climbing and may involve traveling over various terrain.
Ability to grasp and hold.
Environmental
Working Conditions:
Position requires some exposure to working outside, insect bites/stings, poisonous plants, and possibly reptiles.
Frequent exposure to dry conditions, high and low humidity, wetness, and inclement weather.
Exposure to dust, outside work, sunburn, moving objects (such as heavy equipment or road traffic).Occasional exposure to working over water, working at heights and confined spaces.
Exposure to chemicals includes, but is not limited to:
Gasoline Diesel Fuel Motor Oil Hydraulic Oil Natural Gas Exhaust fumes
Insecticides Chlorine Asphalt /Tar Liquid Lime
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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