Job Description

A major regional wastewater facility is hiring a Wastewater Mechanic / Industrial Mechanic in San Jose, CA to maintain and overhaul power and air systems. Ideal candidates have journey-level mechanical experience and strong troubleshooting skills. Apply now to support critical operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and overhaul large stationary diesel- and spark-ignited engines, generators, gas compressors, gas storage systems, flares, and blowers.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on industrial mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Complete welding, cutting, fabrication, machining, and piping repair or installation as needed.
• Use precision tools and interpret technical manuals and drawings to troubleshoot and complete repairs.
• Operate cranes, rigging equipment, forklifts, manlifts, and other mobile equipment safely.
• Coordinate with other trades and follow required safety procedures in industrial and confined space environments.

Requirements

• Required:

• • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid California Class C driver’s license.
  • Mechanic I: 2+ years of journey-level mechanical experience in wastewater, hydraulics, heavy industrial equipment, or large stationary engines/generators; or equivalent experience assisting wastewater mechanics.
  • Mechanic II: Journey-level mechanical experience as above and CWEA Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade II certification (or 2 years as a Wastewater Mechanic I).
  • Ability to read technical manuals and drawings, use basic computer systems, and work safely in physically demanding industrial environments.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment respiratory physical exam.

• Preferred:

• • Experience with large stationary engines, generators, compressors, pumps, valves, blowers, and piping systems.
  • Familiarity with SCADA, HMI, and CMMS platforms.
  • Mechanical trade school training or related technical certifications.

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