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Water Utility Plant Skilled Mechanic

United States, Lowell 25.40 - 31.57 USD / Hour · Job Posted May 16, 2026

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The city of Lowell is seeking candidates for the position of Water Utility Plant Skilled Mechanic in the Water Utility Department. The position reports directly to the Water Treatment Plant Head Mechanic, Plant Manager and Under direction of Head Mechanic, assists in supervision and participates in the overall maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant and its related support functions. Assists in the planning and supervising of mechanical and structural maintenance and operational activities in a water treatment plant or related facilities. Participates in the overhaul, repair, testing and maintenance of a wide variety of mechanical equipment in a water treatment plant or related facility such as pumps, motors, engines, valves, chlorinating and chemical feed equipment, piping, gates, and other equipment involved in water pumping, distribution or treatment systems; oils and greases equipment, cleans screens; maintains pumps and tightens lines; performs pipe-fitting, welding A current and valid Driver's License required. Salary range: $25.3979 (min) to $31.5707 (max) per hour. 40hrs/week. Qualified individuals should apply by the deadline of June 3 by submitting application/resume with cover letter to using the city of Lowell job opportunities online portal: cityoflowellma.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

Job Responsibility

  • Assists in supervision and participates in the overall maintenance of the Water Treatment Plant and its related support functions
  • Assists in the planning and supervising of mechanical and structural maintenance and operational activities in a water treatment plant or related facilities
  • Participates in the overhaul, repair, testing and maintenance of a wide variety of mechanical equipment in a water treatment plant or related facility such as pumps, motors, engines, valves, chlorinating and chemical feed equipment, piping, gates, and other equipment involved in water pumping, distribution or treatment systems
  • oils and greases equipment, cleans screens
  • maintains pumps and tightens lines
  • performs pipe-fitting, welding

Requirements

A current and valid Driver's License required

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