Water & Sewer Senior Maintenance Mechanic _ I&D Water Plant

Water & Sewer Senior Maintenance Mechanic _ I&D Water Plant

Salary

$57,611.00 Annually

Location

6183 Highway 21, Port Wentworth, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2603512

Department

Water Resources Department

Division

Industrial & Domestic Water Plant Division

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
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Purpose

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 drivers 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.

Additional Information

• 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.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan

Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Retirement Seminars

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Health & Wellness Incentives

Long Term Disability

Excellence and Service Recognition

Employee Development and In-Service Training

Educational Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance (select positions)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and Memberships

Employee Relations

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Pretax Parking Deductions

Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan

PPO Medical Basic Plan

Dental Plus Plan

Dental Basic Plan

Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD

Supplemental Life Employee

Supplemental Life Spouse

Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you hold a valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have with mechanical maintenance and repair of water/wastewater treatment plants?

Required Question

Employer City of Savannah

Address 6600 Abercorn Street

Suite 100

Savannah, Georgia, 31405

Phone 912-651-6484

Website http://www.savannahga.gov