Data Collection, Documentation, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Fixed Plant/Equipment, Forklift, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Material Moving, Pneumatic Tools, Preventative Maintenance, Pumps, Purchasing/Procurement, Safety Equipment, Test Equipment
Water/WW System Mechanic Assistant
Salary
$35,796.80 Annually
Location
Wastewater Collection, Lubbock, TX
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
W721-6343
Department
Water Utilities
Division
6343 - Pumping and Control
Opening Date
06/06/2026
Closing Date
6/19/2026 5:00 PM Central
Summary
Assists in repair, installation, and preventive maintenance of heavy industrial equipment such as large pumps, valves, and compressors.
Essential Functions
- Disassemble, clean, replace parts, and assemble heavy industrial equipment typically found in waterworks systems including pumps, valves, motors, and compressors;
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspect equipment for proper operation or signs of malfunction. Use electronic test equipment to collect machine data such as vibration and shaft alignment;
- Obtain parts and supplies as necessary to complete repairs;
- Assist mechanic in installation of new equipment or repair of existing equipment;
- Assist in documentation of work orders and contacting vendors;
- Check pumps periodically for leaks;
- Perform related duties as directed.
Qualifications
Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one year experience in maintenance and/or repair of heavy stationary equipment; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:
Valid Current Drivers License
Physical Exam Required
Requires employee to be clean-shaven
- Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components.This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. *
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Principles and methods of mechanical repair.
Ability to:
- Use a variety of power, pneumatic, and hand tools;
- Properly use safety equipment such as gas detectors and breathing
apparatus;
- Drive a forklift;
- Handle tools, repair parts, etc.;
- Perform hard physical labor around sewage.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently lift and carry and lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds;
- Frequently stand and walk during the shift;
- Frequently climb ladders, stairs and inclined surfaces;
- Frequently pull and push objects;
- Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees;
- Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right and left while sitting and standing;
- Place arms above, at or below shoulder height;
- Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle;
- Frequently bend and kneel while working on equipment;
- Move body in a crawling motion.
The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click here.
Employer City of Lubbock
Address 1314 Avenue K
Lubbock, Texas, 79401
Phone 806-775-2303
Website http://www.mylubbock.us