Plant Mechanic - WWTP; JNPU

The Town of Collierville is hiring for a Plant Mechanic to join our Public Utilities Waste Water Treatment Plant Division! If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, look no further!

The Town of Collierville has all the amenities and services of a large metropolitan area successfully blended with historic charm and character. Through many years of visionary planning, Collierville has grown to be known as one of the most desirable communities in the nation to live, work, and learn. Because of this, we are very careful in selecting exceptional individuals to become part of our team.

We provide amazing benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Town provided life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, pension, and more!

Working as the Plant Mechanic
, you can expect to perform skilled maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance work on a wide variety of equipment essential to the operation of the Town’s utility facilities. In this role, you will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, and DC electrical systems associated with pumps, valves, motors, flow control devices, variable speed drives, screens, service vehicles, and other plant equipment.

Responsibilities include conducting routine inspections of equipment and operating conditions, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, replacing worn components, performing preventative maintenance, and assisting with the overhaul and repair of specialized equipment such as air compressors, hydraulic systems, and chemical feed systems. You will also operate a variety of tools, vehicles, and equipment to support maintenance activities, maintain accurate records of inspections and repairs, and perform general upkeep of equipment, shops, and work areas to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on mechanical work, problem‑solving, and playing a critical role in maintaining the infrastructure that serves the Collierville community.

High school diploma or GED with concentration in a vocational program

Four (4) years previous experience and/or training involving the operation and repair of wastewater pumping equipment or wastewater treatment plant equipment, at least one (1) of which must have been in a mechanical maintenance and repair capacity; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License.