Sr. Plant Maintenance Mechanic Position Available In Durham, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Sr. Plant Maintenance Mechanic position with the City of Durham offers an annual salary range of $56,410.00 - $87,506.00. This full-time role involves maintaining water and wastewater treatment plants, dams, and lift stations. Responsibilities include equipment repair, inventory management, safety oversight, and coordination of maintenance tasks. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, vocational training, and four years of maintenance experience. Additional certifications and experience in industrial or water utility settings are preferred. The employer is the City of Durham, located at 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, North Carolina, 27701.
Job Description
Sr. Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Salary $56,410.00 – $87,506.00 Annually Location Durham, NC Job Type Full time with benefits Job Number 25-054371 Department Water Management Opening Date 04/29/2025 Closing Date 5/29/2025 12:00 AM Eastern
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS Position Description Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range:
$56,410.00 – $62,192
Work Day/Hours:
6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. More than 350 talented, dedicated employees in the City of Durham’s Water Management Department work to keep safe drinking water flowing throughout the City and manage wastewater effectively. We lead long-term water and wastewater planning and infrastructure development, regularly treat and test systems for environmental compliance, and engage the public in water conservation to ensure all of our customers have clean, safe water every time they turn on the tap. If you share our passion for managing vital water resources, bring your skills and talent to Durham! This position is devoted to maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plant(s), dams and lift stations. Provides specialized technical knowledge and expertise in the preventative and corrective maintenance of treatment plant facilities, lift stations and related equipment. May coordinate the work assignments of others, ensuring quality control, mentor and train staff, and serve as an escalation point for complex problems. Organizing tasks for more complex technical repairs that include coordination of logistics and handling of unanticipated factors within standard policies and procedures to meet established goals. Responsible for repairing equipment, piping and facility components; welding equipment; ensuring equipment alignment; maintaining pump availability; maintaining inventory of critical repair parts to minimize downtime; serving in an on-call capacity; maintaining maintenance information in an electronic maintenance management system; obtaining quotes for repairs; overseeing facility maintenance and cleanliness of work areas; identifying and correcting safety concerns; overseeing projects including interacting with vendors and preparing reports; and serving as emergency standby responder on a rotating basis. May order parts, speak with technical representatives, via phone or in person, and work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) representatives on various pieces of equipment. Duties/Responsibilities Coordinates corrective routine and preventative maintenance for equipment, piping, and facility components; visually inspects equipment function and ancillary parts; performs welding, equipment alignment, and pump maintenance; assists with prioritizing and monitoring staff assignments; trains staff; and ensures compliance with safety and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Maintains and verifies supply and parts inventory; obtains quotes from vendors, submitting information to management for approval; identifies and resolves safety issues; and coordinates the cleaning of work areas and removal of chemical spills.
Prepares and maintains reports, records, and other documentation; compiles and submits information to maintenance management system; reviews work to ensure accuracy and completeness. Minimum Qualifications & Experience High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
One year of additional vocational training
Four years of of equipment maintenance experience.
Valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver’s license “or” if you currently have another states driver’s license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire
North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a tanker endorsement or the willingness and ability to obtain one within six months of hire. Additional Preferred Skills North Carolina Wastewater Collections certification and/or AWWA Maintenance Technologist I certification, or ability and willingness to get one within 1 year
Two years’ experience working with a CMMS program
Experience in an Industrial, manufacturing, or water utility setting.
Ability and willingness to respond to emergency calls after hours Employer
City of Durham
Address
101 City Hall Plaza Durham, North Carolina, 27701
