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Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Genesee County Drain Commissioner Division of Water and Waste Services
Linden, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/17/2026 CLOSED ON 9/25/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic position at Genesee County Drain Commissioner Division of Water and Waste Services?

  • Must possess and continuously maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license, as well as qualify to drive a Division vehicle in compliance with the Division Driver Policy.
  • Must be able to work in confined spaces and outdoors under varying climatic conditions.
  • Must be able to walk over rough terrain and climb ladders and stairs.
  • Graduation from a high school or equivalent G.E.D.
  • Three (3) years’ experience as or with a Maintenance Mechanic performing mechanical, minor electrical and plumbing repairs and installation.
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of seventy-five (75) pounds.
  • For the Automotive Mechanic the following are required:
  • Two (2) years of experience as an Auto/Vehicle Mechanic
  • Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel and squat to perform required repairs, maintenance and inspections.
  • For the Automotive Mechanic the following are preferred:
  • CDL
  • Vocational/technical school program diploma or certificate or apprenticeship in auto repair or related field

Performs a wide variety of skilled mechanical work involved in the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of existing equipment and machinery, and the installation of new equipment. For Automotive Mechanic: Performs a wide variety of skilled mechanical work involved in the repair and maintenance for cars, trucks, equipment and other motor vehicles in the Division’s fleet.

- Maintains, repairs, and rebuilds engines, motors, pumps, controls, compressors, mechanical drives, and other equipment; including related electrical work.

- Installs new equipment.

- Fabricates steel and wood structures utilized in the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of equipment, and in the installation of new equipment.

- Plumbs air, water, CL2, FECL3, sludge, polymer, and gas lines on existing equipment and on new installation, does required plumbing repairs.

- Perform arc and gas welding and cutting and brazing.

- Trouble shoots and investigates various operational problems.

- Researches and reviews repair manuals, blueprints, and schematics.

- Performs diagnostic analysis on mechanical and electrical equipment.

- Checks and corrects equipment rotation.

- Requisitions parts, does job layouts, interprets test results, takes amperage readings, checks voltages.

- Completes parts requisitions and maintenance orders and related paperwork.

- Is in responsible charge through completion of each task.

- Performs any other work related to the classification.

- Ability to operate all types of electrical and pneumatic power tools, electrical testing equipment, meters, gauges, calipers, micrometer, and other types of diagnostic and measuring devices.

- Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.

- Ability to design and layout wood and steel repair and/or installation structures.

- Knowledge and ability to understand and perform basic math and algebra.

- Ability to read, evaluate, and apply pump curves and other technical literature.

- Considerable knowledge of principals, practices, techniques, and instruments and tools used in mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair.

- Ability to rig and lift equipment properly and safely.

- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

- Ability to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing.

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.

- Knowledge of standard safety practices, and mandatory safety regulations.

Pay: $28.46 - $35.23 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $35

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