Pump Maintenance Mechanic

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of:

Pump Maintenance Mechanic

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $56,580.79 - 69,306.64

WORK LOCATION: 105-A Upchurch Street, Apex, NC 27502

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm

POSTING CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled. Posting may close at any time without notice.

Are you a hands‑on problem solver who takes pride in keeping essential systems running smoothly? The Town of Apex is seeking a skilled Pump Maintenance Mechanic to help ensure reliable, efficient water and wastewater operations. If you're dependable, detail‑oriented, and ready to support a growing community, consider joining Team Apex!

HOW YOU''LL MAKE AN IMPACT:

This position is responsible for technical and skilled work in the operation, inspection, preventive

maintenance, electrical troubleshooting and repair and replacement of machinery/parts and equipment in the water and sewer pumping stations throughout the Town.

This position reports to the Pump Maintenance Supervisor.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

• Performs various electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic tests to calculate the overall pumping efficiency of pump stations, notifies supervisor of deficiencies and recommends and performs corrective measures.
• Maintains state and federal compliance of all stations assigned.
• Performs pump station checks to maintain and repair pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and other apparatus and equipment.
• Accesses SCADA system and analyzes performance indicators to identify anomalies. Recommends or performs corrective measures. Installs and programs replacement units.
• Troubleshoots high voltage equipment and live fuses; tightens electrical components in control panels and replaces components as needed; wears fire retardant clothing.
• Monitors line voltage, maintains current transformer circuit, may be exposed to Arc Flash.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections such as checking and lubricating bearings, gear boxes, checking and replacing filters, cleaning out wet wells, packing pumps, mowing, and other preventive maintenance activities.
• Checks and maintains ARV''s and repairs or replaces as needed; pumps out ARV manholes due to groundwater or sewer failure.
• Checks voltages coming into the generator transfer switches; replaces block heaters, fluids, filters, and/or hoses on generators when needed.
• Inspects and makes necessary repairs to chemical feed site, pumps or odor control systems.
• Analyzes and inspects mechanical and electrical components; conducts performance testing and determines timeline of component replacement.
• Uses safety equipment, including but not limited to a gas monitor and tripod.
• Identifies and obtains necessary repair parts and materials
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs parts or equipment due to failure
• Dismantles and overhauls various plant equipment; cleans, replaces and repairs gauges, grit collectors, grinders, pumps, diffusers, engines, blowers, and chlorinators.
• Uses computer skills to prepare and maintain records of work activities on the Cityworks computer and mobile applications using SCADA and other applications as needed.
• Performs maintenance on generators and switch gears.
• Meets with vendors and contractors at pump site; unloads chemicals.
• May perform work for other divisions in special situations or in the event of an emergency.
• Subject to call back to duty.
• Performs related tasks as required.

WHAT SETS YOU UP FOR SUCCESS:

Position requires a High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience.

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

• Possession of a NC Collections Grade 1 Certification or the ability to obtain this certification within 12 months of hire.
• Possession of NC Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement

GET TO KNOW APEX:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine''s Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 740 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT YOU:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it''s also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Free or low-cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
• Participation in the Local Government Employees'' Retirement System (LGERS)
• Traditional sick and vacation leave
• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
• Bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver''s license check prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.