Job Description

Your Role & Impact

As a Water/Wastewater Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the reliability of our water and wastewater treatment facilities. Your work ensures that critical infrastructure operates safely and efficiently, directly impacting the health and well-being of our community.

You’ll be responsible for technical maintenance, repair, installation, and replacement of mechanical equipment, helping PWC deliver on its mission of safe, productive utility service.

What You’ll Do

• Install, maintain, repair, and replace pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and other apparatus in water/wastewater treatment plants and lift stations
• Perform regular preventive maintenance inspections, including lubrication and replacement of equipment and parts
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical malfunctions
• Assist with electrical work and minor welding to fabricate, install, or repair parts such as gates, stands, gear boxes, and flocculators
• Perform plumbing work to install and repair pipes, valves, and piping system components
• Inspect elevated water storage tanks and pumping stations
• Service chlorinators and maintain chemical feeds at various dispersed points
• Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance and repairs
• Operate vehicles and equipment to perform work assignments
• Adhere to safety rules and procedures, working in environments with exposure to waterborne pathogens, chemicals, dust, fumes, gases, loud noises, electrical current, and confined spaces
• Be available for extended hours, weekends, and on-call/call-back assignments as required

What We’re Looking For

• Good knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures
• Solid understanding of mechanical maintenance and repair work
• Proficiency with tools, parts, and methods for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining equipment
• Working knowledge of electrical maintenance, repair, installation, and water/wastewater treatment
• Skill in using and maintaining trade tools; ability to read and follow schematics, drawings, blueprints, and instructions
• Competence in mathematical calculations and computer use in water/wastewater treatment
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to work in confined spaces and develop effective working relationships with all levels of employees
• Education & Experience:
  • Graduation from an accredited two-year community/technical college with a degree/certification in a related field, plus at least two years of experience in mechanical maintenance/repair of pumps/motors; OR
  • Graduation from high school or equivalent, plus at least four years of relevant experience; OR
  • An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Special Requirements:
  • Functional Employment Test (FET) required
  • Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
  • For Lift Stations: Must obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina Class B (CDL) Driver’s License within six months of employment or assignment

What You’ll Get

• The opportunity to work for an award-winning utility recognized for excellence in reliability and service
• A collaborative, supportive environment where your contributions matter
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a utility setting that invests in its team

About PWC

Since 1905, PWC has proudly served Fayetteville and Cumberland County, delivering safe, reliable utility services and maintaining competitive rates while keeping the customer and community at the center.

We believe in being a good neighbor: in quality service, environmental stewardship, and investing in our people and infrastructure.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a dedicated mechanic who wants to be part of something meaningful—improving infrastructure, supporting community resilience, and building something you can be proud of—then we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help PWC continue its mission of delivering safe, reliable services and investing in our community’s future.

GRADE 406 $23.29 -$30.68 HOURLY NON-EXEMPT

ON-CALL AND OVERTIME AS REQUIRED

At the Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC), we mean it when we say our people are our greatest assets. Our 650 employees are essential in providing award-winning, safe, and reliable electric, water and sewer services to over 118,000 customers with rates that are among the lowest in the state. As the largest municipal public power system in North Carolina, Fayetteville’s Hometown Utility is customer-focused, locally owned and operated and takes pride in being a good neighbor who is committed to quality services, reliability, conservation, safety and the environment.