Wastewater Mechanic

  • Hoboken, New Jersey
  • Full Time

Qualifications:

MECHANIC I - WATER/WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY

Here's What You'll Need:

One year of experience in the maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and related equipment, or similar maintenance experience

A valid Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) certification or ability to obtain within 3 years of date of hire

Proficiency in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

A valid drivers license with no major infractions

Ideally, Youll Also Have:

Forklift experience

Experience in serving municipal utility client

Safe work practices

Responsibilities:

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, youll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them people.

As a Mechanic, youll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services uninterrupted. Based in Hoboken, New Jersey, youll have the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks in the preventive and corrective maintenance on water/wastewater treatment plants and related facilities equipment on an assigned shift. Youll contribute to the success of our program with efficient preventive maintenance and effective solutions to challenges that may arise in municipal facilities. Youll perform preventive and corrective maintenance on buildings, structures, grounds, machinery and equipment; lubricate equipment and check for malfunctions; replace packing in pumps or valves; replace bearings in motors, pumps, and other equipment; tune engines, set valve clearance, clean, and adjust regulators; examine equipment failures to identify cause and to prevent recurrences; and install and sets up new equipment. Youll also clean and paint interior and exterior equipment and buildings; lean out pipes and perform other plumbing and pipe fitting tasks as required; use gas and/or arc welding equipment to heat, cut, braze, or weld; perform duties of painter in their absence; assist in keeping maintenance records; and perform other duties as required. Most importantly, youll take action to ensure the safety, health and well-being of you and your team.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

The physical and environmental demands required to perform the essential duties of this position include standing, walking, sitting, coordination, balance and agility demands, which may include the ability to stoop, kneel, squat, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements. Additional demands may involve a specific level of dexterity, grip strength, climbing and cardiorespiratory demands. The work areas may be indoor, outdoor, have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, and chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Comments/Special Instructions

Candidate will work for JACOBS at the North Hudson Sewerage Authority which includes 2 wastewater treatment plants and pump stations.

Work schedule: Monday through Friday 630 AM to 3 PM (0.5 Lunch and 2 15 mins breaks); once trained will be required to be on the on call rotating schedule for call outs.

Job ID: 481952644
Originally Posted on: 6/19/2025

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