Maintenance Mechanic

The Machinery Maintenance Mechanic performs journey-level mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of industrial equipment and utility systems supporting wastewater treatment, industrial processing, and environmental services operations. This position is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facility equipment while supporting environmental compliance and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Safety & Compliance: Follow OSHA regulations, company safety policies, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, confined space requirements, and all environmental, health, and safety standards. Participate in emergency response activities as required.

• Mechanical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair mechanical issues involving pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, blowers, mixers, and other industrial equipment. Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

• Equipment Repair & Maintenance: Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on treatment systems, process equipment, mechanical assemblies, and facility infrastructure. Repair or replace bearings, seals, gaskets, belts, valves, and other mechanical components.

• Preventive Maintenance Programs: Execute scheduled maintenance activities, inspections, lubrication duties, equipment testing, and maintenance documentation in accordance with maintenance plans and manufacturer recommendations.

• Pumps & Rotating Equipment: Maintain and repair centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, diaphragm pumps, sludge pumps, mixers, and associated piping systems. Perform alignment and operational checks to ensure optimal performance.

• Piping & Valve Systems: Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair process piping, valves, manifolds, fittings, pressure relief devices, tanks, and related flow control equipment used in wastewater and industrial operations.

• Industrial Equipment Operation: Safely operate forklifts, skid steers, aerial lifts, pressure washers, grinders, welding equipment, power tools, and other maintenance equipment as needed to support facility operations.

• Work Order Management: Document maintenance activities, labor hours, equipment conditions, and repair history within computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as MAXIMO or similar platforms.

• Facility Support: Assist with general facility maintenance projects, equipment installations, modifications, fabrication, and operational improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and efficiency.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Entry-level candidates will be considered; however, candidates with 1-3 years of relevant experience are preferred.

• Technical school training, apprenticeship, military mechanical experience, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience maintaining pumps, motors, compressors, conveyors, piping systems, and industrial mechanical equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, equipment drawings, and maintenance procedures.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain preferred.

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
• APTIM 401(k) Guide
• APTIM - Helpful Documents