Career Opportunities

The Racine Wastewater Utility is responsible for the recycling of municipal wastewater for return as a clean resource into Lake Michigan through the operation of advanced computer instrumentation and mechanical equipment. The Utility is designed to treat 36 mgd of regional flow serving the City of Racine, Village of Mount Pleasant, Village of Caledonia, Village of Sturtevant, Village of Elmwood Park, and Village of North Bay.

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position is to perform plant maintenance work of a skilled nature.

Core Functions

• Repairs and maintains wastewater machinery, physical structure, and equipment in accordance to blueprints or manuals, using hand or power tools. 
• Inspects machinery and mechanical equipment for defect or malfunction.
• Dismantles machinery or equipment to access defective parts, and repairs or replaces using various hand tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum training and experience required to perform essential job functions.
• High School graduation, or GED equivalent, and at least 18 years old.
• 5 years prior verifiable professional mechanical experience working with pumps, compressors, blowers, or engines in an area related to industrial plant or commercial automotive maintenance is preferred; or a combination of years and education.
• Mechanical training and certification in HVAC, automotive, or electro-mechanical technology is a plus.
• A valid state-issued motor vehicle operating license.

For full job description and to apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/racinewi/jobs/5154119/wastewater-plant-mechanic?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs