Mechanic - Wastewater

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater and solid waste management services to more than two million people who call North Texas their home. Our culture is deeply ingrained in our core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Service, and Teamwork (ITRUST). Our employees will tell you they feel a sense of purpose and have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on the cities we serve by helping to provide services that their residents and businesses need to thrive.

We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure our employees’ financial future. If you are looking for a rewarding, long-term career where you can make a meaningful impact on the North Texas region, look no further than NTMWD!

Under the direction of the Supervisor and/or Lead Maintenance Technician,the Wastewater Mechanic performs, plans, and organizes the maintenance of wastewater facilities and associated systems including, but not limited to, liquids treatment, solids handling, chemical systems, odor control,andlift stations.

The Wastewater Mechanic performsa variety of work assignments to ensure acceptable asset conditionandwater quality and health and safety standards are met or exceeded.

• Performs predictive, preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance for facility assets. Work may also include rough carpentry, painting, plumbing, welding duties as required.
• Trains,leadsand mentors staff under the direction of supervisory staff. Leads by example. Acts as a positive role model forfacilityemployees.
  
  Encourages an environment of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Safety, and Teamwork.
• Creates and manages service requests and work orders for needed repairs.
• Evaluates equipment condition and performance by observation and using inspection tools.
• Prepareslogs and records in both written and electronic form with accuracy and completeness.
• Follows job plans and recommends revisions to job plans to ensure safe and consistent work practices.
• Observes safety policies and guidelines as required by State statutes andas prescribed byNTMWD.
• Monitors the facility for any breaches of security and alertappropriate law enforcement agencies and/or supervisors, as appropriate forthe situation.
• Monitors systems and assets during emergencies and scheduled shutdowns. Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and reports problems. Responds to emergencies. Schedules and coordinates responses, repairs, clean-up, and remediation as directed.
• Maintains facility and work area housekeeping.
• Receives shipments, monitors unloading processes, checks shipment documents for accuracy, and ensures documents aresubmittedtoappropriate personnel.
• Complies with applicable policies and procedures.
• Assumesthe responsibilities of direct supervisor(s) and subordinates as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Possess a high school diploma or GED. An associate degree or trade certification is preferred.
• Possesstwo(2) years of experience in industrial maintenance or a suitable combination of directly relevant education and experience, asdeterminedby NTMWD.
• Preference is to obtain a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Wastewater or Water Treatmentor Collectionor Distribution System Operator 's License.

• Possessgeneralknowledge of maintenance and reliability practices and principles and awareness of wastewater assets and their operation.
  
  Possess the ability to troubleshoot equipment typically used in wastewater operations.
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with supervisors, peers, and subordinates..
• Maintainsbasic computer skills and become proficient at using a computerized maintenance management system to perform major responsibilities.

Driving a District vehicle for business will be required. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current, valid, and vehicle - appropriate driver' s license of their resident state.

The duties and responsibilities are generally performed in a wastewater treatment environment. The position involves sitting (up to 6 hours per day), frequent standing, frequent walking,light to heavy lifting (up to 100lbs.), light carrying, frequent bending and reaching, keyboarding, and telephone operation. It often requires an irregular work schedule and overtime hours. Specific physical conditions require frequent work with chemicals, tools, machinery, moving mechanical parts, etc.

The duties and responsibilities are performed both indoors and outdoors. Moderate to heavy exposure to sun, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, biological hazards, rain, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials and chemicals, machinery, moving…