Industrial Mechanic 1- Operations
Metro Nashville
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Industrial Electrician 1
Metro Nashville
Water Services
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Salary
From $65,838
per year
Type
Full Time
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March 1, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves hands-on electrical work, such as installing, fixing, and maintaining heavy-duty equipment in water and sewer facilities across Nashville.
It suits someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable with physical tasks in tough outdoor conditions, and experienced in industrial electrical systems.
Ideal candidates are reliable team players who prioritize safety and can handle high-voltage machinery.
Key Requirements
- High School Diploma plus three years of experience maintaining and repairing industrial electrical equipment and systems, OR Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology plus one year of relevant experience
- Valid Driver's License
- Valid 'Class A' License or 'Class A' with '52 or 57' Restriction
- Ability to read and interpret diagrams, blueprints, and equipment specifications
- Proficiency in using electrical testing equipment for troubleshooting
- Experience with data entry and work order tracking systems
- Must become a resident of Tennessee within six months of employment
Full Job Description
This position performs a variety of skilled work installing, operating, trouble-shooting, maintaining, and repairing three-phase and other industrial electrical equipment and systems.Work involves travel to various locations, risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working on motors up to 3000 horsepower and systems up to 4160 volts, working under extreme outdoor weather conditions, working around moving parts, carts, or machines, etc. Work requires some physical exertion such as walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities.
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Employees at Metro Water Services (MWS) work around the clock to supply, treat, manage, and protect our water resources in a sustainable manner for the benefit of all who live, work, and play in our community. Our dedicated, diverse workforce provides high quality drinking water and the best in wastewater treatment, storm water management, and waste collection services for our customers in the Nashville-Davidson County area. Our employees work together to service more than 210,000 water and 216,000 sewer accounts along with over 150,000 curbside waste collection customers. We are looking for highly engaged individuals to join our team.
*Applications accepted until positions are filled.*
"If you have applied for this position in the past six-months, you do not need to reapply."
Requirements
Repairs, installs, maintains, tests/trouble-shoots and services electrical equipment at water and sewer pumping stations.Reads and correctly interprets diagrams, blueprints, and equipment specifications.Uses electrical testing equipment to assist with determining proper course of action.Maintains logs of all repair and maintenance activities.Inspects completed jobs for quality assurance.Obtains permits for electrical repairs from Codes Administration.Prepares necessary material lists in order to perform electrical installation and maintenance.May resolve and/or troubleshoot complex problems pertaining to equipment usage.Ensures safety of self, other employees, and property.Maintains personal tools and equipment to established safety standards.Observes all safety procedures used by subordinate employees and makes corrections as needed.Assists Industrial Mechanics in pulling equipment for repair and performing emergency equipment maintenance.
Qualifications High School Diploma and three (3) years experience maintaining and repairing industrial electrical equipment and systems.ORAssociate's Degree in Electrical Technology from an accredited college or university and one (1) year experience maintaining and repairing industrial electrical equipment and systems.LICENSES REQUIRED:Valid Driver LicenseCandidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078.
All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Additional Information Valid "Class A" License or "Class A" with "52 or 57" RestrictionExperience with data entry/work order tracking systems We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels.
All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.
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