Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic

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! Next review of applications:
Friday, June 12, 2026 - 5:00 p.m. PDT. Accepting online applications only. Information on how to apply can be found on the City of Eugene's website.

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.

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.

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.

Location:

Wastewater Treatment Plant, 410 S. River Ave, Eugene

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.

Examples of duties performed - duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Installs, troubleshoots, and maintains pumps, centrifugal blowers, methane fired engines, generators, boilers and other specialized equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs major, minor, and routine preventive and corrective maintenance on treatment plant, biosolids facility, pump stations, and other equipment as directed by work orders generated by various work sections and maintenance management system.
• Troubleshoots and isolates problems in malfunctioning equipment as assigned.
• Will be required to perform limited fabrication and machine work as assigned.
• Will be assigned to work in anaerobic digesters, wet wells, manholes, or other confined spaces containing sewage or residue using appropriate personal protective or other safety equipment.
• Expected to work independently, and with the supervision of a journey level mechanic using initiative and high standards of quality and productivity.
• Maintains computerized and written reports and maintenance work records.
• Supports and respects diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications:

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferrable skills from a variety of sources and experiences.

When screening your application, the City will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet minimum qualifications for this position. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic 1 or 2…