Industrial Maintenance Mechanic -Filtration Plant​/WPC Plant

Keep Fort Wayne's water and wastewater facilities running at peak performance! Join the City of Fort Wayne as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic II.

City of Fort Wayne – Filtration Plant/ Water Pollution Control Plant

Position: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Pay: $26.61 – $31.93 per hour

Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., may vary

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

• Install, maintain, and repair water and wastewater plant equipment, including 100+ remote facilities
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance, rebuild tanks, clean filters, and maintain rotating pump assemblies
• Operate heavy equipment including vac trucks, loaders, forklifts, and backhoes
• Conduct painting, masonry, carpentry, glazing, welding, and machining tasks
• Use CMMS to track maintenance, labor, and materials
• Enter, exit, and work safely in confined spaces
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and remain on-call as needed
• Collaborate with operators and management to maintain regulatory compliance

• High school diploma/GED plus 3 years hands‑on mechanical experience, OR associate degree in related field plus 2 years experience
• CDL Class B with Tanker endorsement (within 1 year of hire)
• Confined Space Entry Certification
• CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification
• Strong mechanical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

• Work in a hands‑on, essential role maintaining Fort Wayne's water infrastructure
• Competitive pay with opportunity for skill growth and technical autonomy
• Be part of a team keeping our community safe and operational

Equal Opportunity Employer

Make a real impact maintaining Fort Wayne's water and wastewater systems!

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable drug screening, physical examination, and background checks.