W​/S Plant Mechanic I, II, or III

Compensation Range

$21.42 - $27.44

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

• Stewardship: We manage the city’s resources responsibly and make decisions that sustain High Point’s future. In other words, we take care of what we have today to build what we’ll need tomorrow
• Welcoming: We create a friendly, open environment where residents, partners, and visitors feel valued and embraced. We want everyone who connects with High Point to feel welcomed, like they belong here.
• Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in everything we do. That means doing what’s right – even when no one’s watching. This is how we earn our community’s trust.
• Productivity: We stay focused on results, fostering creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking. We don’t just get things done – we find smarter, better ways to do them.

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 13 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

NOTE:

This position may be filled as a W/S Plant Mechanic I, II, or III.

This Performs routine technical and skilled work in the maintenance, repair and replacement of machinery and equipment used in water and wastewater treatment plants and pump/lift stations; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

• Assists in the overhaul of water and/or wastewater treatment machinery and equipment;
• Maintains pump and lift stations, reads meters and gauges, lubricates and performs preventative maintenance;
• Rebuilds pumps and piping systems, installs new equipment;
• Replaces valves and instruments;
• Cleans, services and assists in the overhauls of pumps, motors, and related equipment;
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

All of the above, plus:

• Performs regular preventive maintenance inspections such as checking and lubricating bearings and gear boxes, checking and replacing filters, checking packing, temperatures, etc.;
• Troubleshoots and repairs pumping and treatment equipment;
• Dismantles and overhauls water and/or wastewater treatment machinery and equipment;
• Assists in preparing, recording and reporting on plant operation, maintenance, and repair.

All of the above, plus:

• Diagnoses, plans, and directs utility maintenance work;
• Prepares, records, and reports on plant operation, maintenance, and repair;
• Takes on a leadership role in the absence of the Lead Mechanic.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License or valid license from another state
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other city departments, employees, and the public.
• Must be able to maintain all information in a confidential manner.
• Must be highly detail oriented and project a professional manner.
• Must be able to climb step and ladders.

All of the above plus:

• Considerable experience doing mechanical work with hand tools and power tools.
• Experience with centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• Experience with belt and gear drives.
• Experience with valves and piping.

All of the above,…