Maintenance Mechanic

Salary: $41,379.17 - $53,792.92 Annually
Location : Hickory, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 200-01277
Department: PS Collection
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Depends on Qualifications: Yes


Description


This position is responsible for performing mechanical duties in the maintenance, modification, overhaul, repair, and installation of parts and equipment.

Salary Depends on Qualifications

Major Duties


Performs preventive maintenance procedures, complex repairs and equipment replacement at Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Water Treatment Facilities, pump stations, and booster stations.

Performs mechanical maintenance and repair duties on pumps, motors, exhaust fans, piping, valves, generators, and other systems and parts of treatment facilities.

Monitors booster station operations; performs mechanical maintenance and repair duties.

Performs electrical troubleshooting on circuitry; makes minor electrical repairs.

Repair metering stations.

Maintains inventory, maintenance, and repair records.

Required to work a regular on-call rotation for emergency and after-hours work.

After-hours work is required during emergencies, inclement weather, and other times as necessary.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Qualifications


Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.

Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.

Knowledge of the methods, materials, and tools used in the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of industrial-type equipment.

Knowledge of electrical circuitry and troubleshooting.

Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work.

Skill in mechanical maintenance and repair of a large variety of utility equipment.

Skill in performing mathematical computations.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Supplemental Information


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently/repeatedly required to stand; walk; use hands and exert forces needed to handle various types and sizes of tools, equipment and objects; reach with hands and arms and perform elevated work for periods of time; climb ladders and balance; climb into vehicles and equipment; stoop; kneel; half-kneel; squat; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull and/or move more than 100 pounds. An employee in this position will have successfully passed a "Functional Prework Screen" administered by a professional and impartial third-party specialist.

SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third-party vendor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed at collection system facilities. The employee is exposed to noise, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious disease and irritating chemicals. The work may be performed outdoors and occasionally in cold or inclement weather and requires the use of protective devices.
The City of Hickory provides a generous benefit package, in addition to salary:

• 11 paid holidays
• 12 paid sick leave days per year
• Paid vacation
• City-paid individual health insurance (H.S.A.)
• Low-cost dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program - 5 FREE visits
• 14.35% contribution per employee to the NC Local Government Retirement System
• Up to 5% matching contribution to 401k
• Free Life insurance of 1.5 times salary up to ($125,000)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• On-site Wellness Clinic
• A selection of voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance, dependent life, Short-term disability insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance; All at very competitive rates.
• Benefits package valued at over ($15,000) annually.

*Employees working in seasonal/part-time positions are not eligible for benefits.*
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Describe your mechanical or maintenance experience.
02


I acknowledge that this position requires an on call rotation and after-hours work during emergencies, inclement whether and other times as needed?

• Yes
• No

03


I acknowledge this position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor.

• Yes
• No

04


I acknowledge an offer for employment is contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer pre-work screen and drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves or others. The testing will be based on the physical demands of the job. While performing the test, the blood pressure must be within the American Heart Association guidelines of no greater than 159/99 and the heart rate must be within the American College of Sports Medicine guide of 220-age x 90%.

• Yes
• No

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