Utility Plant Mechanic I - Wastewater

Utility Plant Mechanic I - Wastewater Salary $29.87 - $36.12 Hourly Location Lincoln, NE Job Type Full time/probationary or status Job Number 202600119-2 Department Transportation & Utilities Department Division Wastewater Opening Date 03/25/2026 Closing Date 4/9/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Job Posting Information Are you ready to put your mechanical skills to work in a meaningful position where your skills make a visible difference? Lincoln Wastewater System is seeking a Utility Plant Mechanic I to join our dedicated team and help keep essential systems functioning safely and efficiently. What You'll Do Perform mechanical and physical maintenance at wastewater treatment facilities and remote pumping stations Install, repair, service, and troubleshoot conventional and specialized equipment Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to maintain operations Understand how equipment performance impacts treatment processes and system reliability Follow written work orders and supervisory direction to complete assignments accurately and on time Document labor, materials, and maintenance activities in the CMMS Coordinate equipment status and downtime with facility staff to minimize operational disruptions Respond to emergency and unscheduled maintenance needs to restore minimum service levels Follow all safety procedures, use proper PPE, and comply with City and Department policies Contribute positively as a reliable team member while maintaining professional standards and attendance Work Schedule Monday - Friday. 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a senior high school or equivalent Experience as a mechanic, including experience in the repair and maintenance of specialized and standard mechanical and/or electrical equipment found in a utility plant A ny equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered. Necessary Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver's license when operating a vehicle is necessary to the satisfactory performance of assigned duties. The LTU team provides transit, transportation and utilities services year-round to the citizens of Lincoln. Nearly 600 team members make up LTU. We feel the importance of building relationships within our divisions and department and with our community partners. We value our team's forward-thinking attitude and pride ourselves on good stewardship of our environment. We celebrate our individual strengths that in turn take our teams to new levels of accomplishment. We commit ourselves to offering additional training opportunities and a variety of paths for professional job growth. Our teammates enjoy benefits that include, but are not limited to, a retirement match, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and health, dental, and vision plans. Join the largest department at the City of Lincoln today. We are excited to enhance our community's quality of life together. We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position: Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave, over 12 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 2 personal convenience days annually that you begin accruing upon hire. All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait! 30 days of Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching. 5 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave $71,000 of Life Insurance $1,213 of Tuition Reimbursement 401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9% Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses for after you leave City employment.

Optional benefits include:

Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Allstate Voluntary Plans Supplemental Term Life Deferred Compensation Plans 01 APPLICATION

COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT

1. This application is hand scored. 2. All questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. Copied/pasted answers will not receive full credit. 4. "See resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses may not receive full credit. 5. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education referred to must also be listed in the Work and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive credit. 6. I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application. Acknowledge 02 Do you have experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial, electrical, or mechanical equipment found in a utility plant? No experience Yes, less than 6 months of experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience Yes, more than 4 years of experience 03 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 04 If yes please describe your work duties. If no, enter N/A. 05 Do you have mechanical experience in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic equipment or components such as with tractor/loaders, presses, various cylinder applications, or drive units? No experience Yes, less than 6 months of experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience Yes, more than 4 years of experience 06 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 07 Do you have experience in the repair of centrifuge or related equipment? No experience Yes, less than 6 months of experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience Yes, more than 4 years of experience 08 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 09 Do you have mechanical experience in the maintenance and repair of pumping equipment? No experience Yes, less than 6 months of experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience Yes, more than 4 years of experience 10 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 11 If yes please describe your work duties. If no, enter N/A. 12 Do you have mechanical experience in the maintenance of air compressors, blowers, or HVAC heating and ventilation and air conditioning. No experience Yes, less than 6 months of experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience Yes, more than 4 years of experience 13 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 14 If yes please describe your work duties. If no, enter N/A. 15 Do you have mechanical experience maintaining equipment associated with wastewater or water treatment facilities? No experience Yes, less than 6 months of experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience Yes, 2 to 4 years experience Yes, more than 4 years of experience 16 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 17 If yes, please describe your work duties. If no, enter N/A. 18 Do you have experience diagnosing mechanical problems and making rough estimates of labor, materials, and supplies required to complete assigned work? No experience Yes, less than 6 months of experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience Yes, more than 4 years of experience 19 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 20 If yes please describe your work duties. If no, enter N/A. 21 Do you have a certification, or have you received technical training, as a maintenance mechanic or technician? Yes No 22 If yes, please describe. If no, enter N/A. 23 Do you have experience or training in electrical maintenance, or with motor controls and related electrical components? No experience Yes, less than 6 months of experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience Yes, more than 4 years of experience 24 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 25 If yes please describe your work duties. If no, enter N/A. 26 Do you have experience working with a computerized maintenance management system or some form of records management or work order system that provides task description and where daily activities, labor hours, and materials were recorded? No experience Yes, less than 6 months of experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years of experience Yes, 2 to 4 years of experience Yes, more than 4 years of experience 27 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no, enter N/A. 28 If yes please describe your work duties. If no, enter N/A. 29 Do you currently have a wastewater operator certification from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. Yes No 30 If yes, please list the level of certification. 31 Do you have a valid wastewater certificate from a state other than Nebraska? Yes No 32 If yes, please list the state and level of certification. 33 I understand, as a condition of my employment for the position for which I am applying with the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, that I must at all times be legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle. I understand state law requires operators possessing a driver's license from another state must obtain a valid Nebraska driver's license within 30 days of change of residence. Further, I understand that I must notify my immediate supervisor the next working day following a motor vehicle conviction which results in loss, revoked, impounded or suspension of my driver's license. Further, I understand that this document is an official City/County record, and that falsification of this document, or failure to properly notify the City/County of driving convictions or loss of driving privileges will result in discipline, up to and including termination. This applies any time driving privileges are revoked, suspended or limited in any way by any court or the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles or any other Administrative agency of the state of Nebraska or any other state jurisdiction. Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 34 If yes, for verification purposes please list the state that issued the license and your driver's license number. (Note - a driver's license check will be made only on the top candidate.) Required Question Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302 Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone (402) 441-7597 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm