Canton Millwright Mechanic

Wage Information

Salary Range for 2026: $21.92 – $29.70 per hour (+$10‑$20 per hour in benefits).

Employment with the City of Canton offers comprehensive health insurance, a retirement plan, paid vacations, paid holidays, and sick time.

Applicants must apply at  and submit a copy of a valid driver’s license and any other pertinent documentation.

Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a valid card may apply. Applicants must be a high school graduate or possess a GED and be at least 18 years old.

The Millwright Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, repair, rebuilding, replacement, and adjustment of a wide range of equipment in the Water Pollution Control Center, under the supervision of the Superintendent of WRF or designee.

• Maintain, repair, rebuild, replace, and adjust equipment such as pumps, motors, collectors, bar screens, boilers, air compressors, belt presses, incinerators, and other machinery.
• Repair, replace, and modify piping systems as directed.
• Diagnose equipment problems and failures to prevent future breakdowns.

Responsible for maintaining and improving the equipment used in the operation of the Water Pollution Control Center.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Several years of practical experience in mechanical equipment repair and alignment, or equivalent education/experience/training.
• Thorough knowledge of all phases of maintenance and millwright operations.
• Ability to diagnose equipment problems and failures and implement preventative measures.
• Ability to use mechanical tools and equipment effectively.
• Possession of a Class I, II, or III Certificate issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for incentive pay.

Applications will be reviewed; eligible candidates will be placed on an eligibility list for the examination. Candidates will be notified of the examination format, location, date, and time. Candidates may not repeat the same examination within four months.

Drug testing is required; eligibility is not final until a negative result is obtained.

Background investigation, including criminal record and driving record, may be conducted.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided in accordance with ADA compliance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, disability, or other non‑merit factors.

Full‑time employees (30 hours per week or more) and eligible dependents receive comprehensive health benefits after 60 days of employment. Benefits include hospitalization, outpatient services, prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, and group life insurance.

Time off benefits include paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave. Full‑time employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

All other employees are members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). Police and Fire staff are members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension (OP &

F).