Water & Sewer Senior Maintenance Mechanic _ I&D Water Plant
City of Savannah
- Location
- Port Wentworth, GA
- Employment type
- Full-Time Permanent
- Compensation
- $57,611.00 Annually
- Source
- neogov
- Posted
- 11/11/2026
This position provides skilled work of more than average difficulty in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment used in the water and wastewater treatment plants.
- Regularly inspects all mechanical equipment, evaluates performance, and makes recommendations to the assigned supervisor as to maintenance and repair requirements.
- Installs, services, maintains, and repairs pumps, motors, chlorinators, and other machinery and equipment.
- Maintains, diagnoses problems, and corrects problems at various lift stations. Uses a crane truck to pull pumps and correct problems when necessary.
- Operates and cares for power tools in maintaining, fabricating, and repairing parts of equipment; operates large mobile equipment such as a boom truck, a forklift, a hoist, or a crane, when assigned.
- Modifies existing equipment as needed to improve plant operations; installs new pumps and equipment.
- Designs handrails, footbridges, and piping systems.
- Orders parts and supplies.
- Operates heavy equipment.
- Repairs hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Maintains diesel generators.
- Inspects and troubleshoots telephone lines and SCADA systems.
- Changes chlorine containers weekly; performs specialized maintenance and repairs on liquid chlorine systems, including chlorinators, evaporators, and vacuum regulators.
- Cleans chemical solution tanks and piping.
- Performs maintenance and repairs on the Trac-Vac system; changes boots, fittings, hoses, and control valves.
- Performs specialized welding, burning, cutting, and fabrication.
- Changes out gas bottles and supplies meter stations with spares.
- Performs general and specialized maintenance and repairs on the sludge dewatering facility, including the centrifuge, polymer pump, and piping.
- May direct the work of all crew members, including training, guidance, and counseling, to ensure their safety and welfare in the performance of their duties.
- Completes and submits reports of work activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent with four (4) years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair of water/wastewater treatment plants, heavy-duty pumping and auxiliary power equipment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state class C driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Additional Requirements:
Background investigation, including a supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Background investigation, including a supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
- Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant equipment, operations, and processes.
- Knowledge of maintenance techniques for a variety of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Skill in welding and fabricating parts.
- Ability to operate light and heavy equipment.
- Proficiency with hand, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.
- Skill in reading blueprints.
- Skill in repairing and maintaining a variety of pumps and equipment.
- Skill in oral and written communication.