Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic

Position: Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic 1/2
The city of eugene wastewater division is looking to hire a wastewater maintenance mechanic 1 / 2 to join their team!

Open until filled!

First review of applications:  friday, may 29, 2026 - 5:00 p.m. Pdt.

Accepting online applications only

Information on how to apply

The wastewater maintenance mechanic performs journey-level equipment maintenance with minimal instruction and supervision; responsible for a variety of mechanical duties in a large complex activated sludge wastewater treatment plant and related off- site facilities. This position will require areas of specialization such as welding and fabrication, pump repair, industrial engine maintenance, or other specialized skills listed below. If you would like a tour of the treatment plant please call the hiring supervisor, josh haring @  or .

As a part of the interview process there is a panel interview and a skills test in the maintenance shop. During the skills test you will be using a cutting torch and an arc welder and hand tools. Appropriate clothing will be required, steel-toed shoes must be worn, or you will not be allowed to proceed with the skills testing.

Other ppe will be provided and must be worn, (face shield while grinding, shop coat while welding) there are no exceptions.

This position requires a competent and seasoned professional in all phases of industrial plant maintenance; required to work overtime on an assigned and callout basis as deemed necessary by the city during emergency situations.

Depending upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities possessed by the successful applicant, this position may be filled as either a wastewater maintenance mechanic 1 or wastewater maintenance mechanic 2.

Department/division: public works department / wastewater division

Salary range:

Wastewater maintenance mechanic 1: $31.31 - $39.03 / hour; $65,124.80 = $81,182.40 / annually

Wastewater maintenance mechanic 2: $34,21 - $42.62 / hour; $71,156.80 - $88,649.60 / annually

The city of eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the oregon equal pay act (oepa). You can learn more about our process at our how to apply page.

Benefits: please click the benefits tab to view the city of eugene's competitive package options.

Location:

wastewater treatment plant, 410 s. River ave, eugene

Work schedule:

monday - friday 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.installs, troubleshoots, and maintains pumps, centrifugal blowers, methane fired engines, generators, boilers and other specialized equipment. Direct handling of domestic and industrial sewage and sludge processing equipment.

Installs, maintains, and repairs pumps, compressors, blowers, sludge processing and handling equipment, and other equipment commonly found in the wastewater industry and used in treatment and handling of sewage.

Performs routine preventive equipment maintenance inspections in an industrial setting, monitors, and records equipment condition indicators.

Performs preventive maintenance lubrication on various types of large industrial equipment, valves, and gates.

Performs routine and major maintenance; monitors and troubleshoots methane powered engine generator. Responsible for work orders and planning of assigned work or projects.

Makes necessary equipment adjustments and repairs as established by maintenance procedures and individual experience.

May serve on committees such as the wastewater division safety committee, environmental management system (ems) team, or other active roles dealing with the business of the wastewater division.

Assists maintenance supervisor and/or maintenance lead in scheduling work to be performed, schedules necessary equipment shutdowns in collaboration, as necessary, with other work sections.

Under the direction of the maintenance supervisor or maintenance lead, may develop and/or modify mechanical maintenance procedures.

Under the direction of the maintenance supervisor or maintenance lead, may train others in proper maintenance techniques, equipment operation, and/or safety procedures related to maintenance and/or equipment.

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