Mechanic-in-Training

Job Overview

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems through innovative solutions in cities, environments, scientific discovery, and manufacturing. Our operations and maintenance services enable municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most—people.

As a Mechanic‑in‑Training, you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services—uninterrupted. Based in Bixby, OK, you’ll perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water treatment plants, related equipment, buildings, structures, machinery, and more. You’ll lubricate equipment, check for malfunctions, replace packing in pumps or valves, replace bearings, tune engines, set valve clearances, clean and adjust regulators, examine failures to identify causes, install new equipment, clean and paint interiors and exteriors, perform plumbing and pipe fitting tasks, use gas or arc welding, perform painter duties as needed, assist in maintaining records, and other duties as required.

Most importantly, you’ll take action to ensure safety, health, and well‑being of yourself and your team.

• A valid driver’s license with no major infractions

• Experience in the maintenance of water/wastewater treatment plants and related equipment, or similar maintenance experience
• A valid Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) certification or ability to obtain within 3 years of date of hire
• Experience in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Forklift experience
• Experience in serving municipal utility clients
• Safe work practices

Safety is a core value s position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety‑sensitive labor or services.

The base salary range for this position is $36,100.00 to $51,700.00; the position is paid hourly based on hours worked. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off (starting at 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, caregiver leave, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, in addition to legally mandated benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.