Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic - Public Utilities

Utility Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Brunswick County Public Utility is currently accepting applications for a Utility Plant Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance and preventative maintenance for Brunswick County Wastewater Treatment Plants. Classified as a Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Facility by the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Brunswick County Public Utilities provides wastewater (sewer) services to nearly 30,000 metered sewer customers across a large service area.

Our Public Utility team is committed to the community and takes a lot of pride in providing a high level of wastewater treatment service to our customers every day. The Utility Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for repairing, rebuilding, disassembling, reassembling, installing, testing, operating, and troubleshooting various machines and equipment (with a focus on hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical components) to help ensure the delivery of properly treated wastewater affluent.

Other work includes:

• Maintaining and assisting in the operation of wastewater treatment equipment (i.e., spray irrigation, dispersal site maintenance and operation, etc.)
• Documenting equipment repairs and inspections.
• Assisting with the maintenance of parts inventories, tool inventories, and preventative maintenance program documentation.
• Responding to emergency repair calls as required.

The Utility Plant Maintenance Mechanic reports to a Crew Supervisor and is considered an ESSENTIAL Employee position under County Policies. If you are mechanically inclined with the ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement while completing assigned work, we'd love to talk to you! Brunswick County Public Utilities utilizes a career ladder program for advancement which allows employees to further their career in the water treatment field through promotion as advanced grades of NC Maintenance Technologist certifications are attained.

Promotions include a 5% increase in pay when all criteria are met.

• Individuals who do not possess a NC Grade I Maintenance Technologist Certification will be hired as a Mechanic l.
• Training and testing fees for maintenance technologist certification are paid for by Brunswick County.
• Placement as a Plant Maintenance Mechanic II, III, or IV based on NC Certification level and experience.

High school diploma (or GED) and experience in a water/wastewater treatment or other industrial facility; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver License Required. NC AWWA Maintenance Technologist certification preferred.

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including motor vehicles, backhoe, 3-ton trucks, tractors, numerous pumps, tractors, lawn mowers, generators, water pumps, etc., and electrician and mechanic hand tools. Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demand requirements are those of Medium to Heavy Work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Brunswick County provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Brunswick County is required by law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. Brunswick County participates in E-Verify to determine employment eligibility to work in the United States.

All positions with Brunswick County require a valid driver's license and candidates must be current on Brunswick County taxes. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. For positions requiring work with children, selected candidates will be required to submit fingerprints to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) for a pre-employment criminal history record check in accordance with G.S. 153A-94.2(b).

Brunswick County employees are the county's most valuable asset. Therefore, it is the county's desire to offer a very rich and generous menu of fringe benefits. You can visit to see more detailed information on benefits. Brunswick County offers the following benefits:

• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Petty Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Health Insurance
• 401 (k) Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Term Life Coverage
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vision Insurance
• Universal Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Tuition Assistance