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Maintenance Mechanic

Summerville Commissioners of Public Works (SCPW)
Summerville, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Position Objective:

The Maintenance Mechanic performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment in the wastewater collection system, wastewater treatment plant, and water distribution system.

Typical Work Hours: Monday – Thursday 6:00 am – 4:30 pm (along with weekly rotating on-call.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Routine pump station maintenance including rebuilding of submersible and lift pumps
  • Instrumentation maintenance and repair
  • Operates vactor, crane, and boom trucks; operates pump stations; uses hand and power tools
  • System monitoring via the SCADA system.
  • Enters and exits confined spaces to include wet wells and manholes
  • Other duties include building maintenance, operation of heavy equipment, and recordkeeping.
  • Maintenance Mechanics participate in a weekly on-call duty rotation requiring after hours and weekend duty, rotating approximately every 5-6 weeks

Desirable Training and Experience:

  • Experience in mechanical maintenance and repairs
  • Knowledge and experience with hand and power tools
  • Experience with a variety of pump types and motors
  • A South Carolina Wastewater Collections Operator license
  • A South Carolina CDL Class B

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or GED and a valid SC driver’s license

Our benefits include: https://www.summervillecpw.com/jobs

Employees are paid bi-weekly through direct deposit.

SCPW pays tuition assistance for college classes and books with prior approval.

Dues and Certifications are paid for by SCPW when it is requirement for his/her position.

401K and 457 Retirement Plans through SC PEBA

One half of the Maximum Out of Pocket medical expenses each calendar year are reimbursed to employees by SCPW through direct deposit.

Additional Accident, Cancer, Life and Disability insurance policies are available.

Paid Holidays:

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day/Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Employee’s Birthday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Summerville, SC 29483 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $29

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