Maintenance Mechanic : 202883

Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic will maintain and repair the equipment that keeps a municipal wastewater treatment plant operating safely and reliably. You'll perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot equipment failures, complete repairs and installations, and help identify solutions that improve equipment reliability and prevent recurrence. The work covers pumps, motors, generators, valves, piping, and related mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, along with plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, and fabrication. You'll coordinate with operations staff, support safe and uninterrupted treatment plant operations, and receive training on industry-specific items.

PAY: $26.00/hr - $31.00/hr DOE

LOCATION: Roseburg, OR

WORK TYPE: Onsite

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Job Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on buildings, structures, grounds, machinery, and equipment.

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including equipment inspections, lubrication, oil changes, meter readings, and adjustments.

Complete and document work orders using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment and systems.

Repair and replace bearings, seals, packing, pumps, motors, valves, and related components.

Evaluate equipment failures, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and prevent recurrence.

Independently perform routine repairs and participate in complex major equipment repairs.

Perform plumbing and pipe fitting tasks, including cleaning, repairing, replacing, and installing piping and related components.

Use gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, weld, and fabricate components as qualified.

Assist with the installation, setup, and commissioning of new equipment.

Coordinate maintenance activities with operations staff to support safe, reliable, and uninterrupted treatment plant operations.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment documentation, and work histories.

Maintain an organized spare-parts inventory and help identify critical replacement parts and inventory needs.

Maintain the appearance and organization of the facility, shop, equipment, and work areas.

Follow established safety procedures and contribute to a safe and healthy work environment.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Five years of experience in a maintenance/mechanic role.

Experience maintaining and repairing industrial equipment, including pumps, motors, generators, valves, and related mechanical equipment.

Proficiency in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license or relevant industrial electrical maintenance experience.

Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an acceptable driving record.

Forklift experience.

Work Environment

This is a safety-sensitive role that requires substantial time performing safety-sensitive labor or services. Essential duties require standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance, agility, stooping, kneeling, squatting, grasping, reaching, repetitive hand movements, climbing, and tasks requiring specific levels of dexterity, grip strength, and cardiorespiratory capacity. Work may occur indoors and outdoors around loud noise, active machinery, high-pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. Appropriate personal protective equipment and other required safety equipment must be used in designated areas and during applicable work activities.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.