Pump Maintenance Mechanic

About The Town Of Mooresville

As one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ values (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to work collaboratively and take pride in maintaining the essential infrastructure that supports our community every day.

The Town of Mooresville is seeking a Pump Maintenance Mechanic to perform skilled technical work in the operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of machinery and equipment at sewer pumping stations and wastewater treatment plants. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the reliability and performance of critical wastewater infrastructure. The ideal candidate has journey-level mechanical experience and strong trade skills in mechanical and plumbing systems.

Work includes maintaining and repairing pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and related equipment, as well as participating in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting activities. This role involves work in both indoor and outdoor environments and exposure to wastewater and mechanical hazards, requiring attention to safety, reliability, and quality workmanship.

• Maintain and repair pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and related wastewater equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections, including lubricating bearings and gear boxes, replacing filters, cleaning wet wells, packing pumps, and performing routine site maintenance.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment failures to restore proper operation.
• Dismantle, rebuild, and overhaul equipment such as pumps, grinders, blowers, engines, diffusers, gauges, and grit collectors.
• Service and maintain electrical generators used for emergency power during outages.
• Participate in facility, grounds, and site maintenance activities.
• Follow safety standards, including OSHA requirements related to wastewater operations.
• Perform related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED and five to seven years of experience in pump repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to obtain a Grade I Wastewater Collection (WWC) certification within one year of employment.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B or the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire.
• Tanker endorsement or the ability to obtain may also be required.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, click the following link:
Town of Mooresville Benefits Guide