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Posted: January 22, 2026 (21 days ago)

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Industrial Mechanic 1- Operations

Metro Nashville

Water Services

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Location

Salary

From $63,162

per year

Closes

March 1, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves hands-on maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment like pumps and valves in water treatment plants, wastewater facilities, or field services for Metro Nashville's Water Services.

Workers will install, operate, and fix equipment while working in various weather conditions and potentially hazardous environments with chemicals.

It's a good fit for reliable, physically fit individuals with practical experience in industrial mechanics who enjoy outdoor and indoor technical work.

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • Two years of experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment such as industrial pumps, treatment plants, and conveyance systems
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including walking, climbing, bending, stooping, and stretching
  • Knowledge of pumps, valves, and other industrial mechanical equipment
  • Understanding of hazards and safety precautions in industrial settings
  • Must become a resident of Tennessee within six months of employment

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Operations Division of Metro Water Services in a Water Treatment Plant, a Wastewater Treatment Plant, or in Field Services and performs skilled work involved in the installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment.

Work requires some physical exertion such as walking, climbing, bending, stooping, stretching, or similar activities. Employees will be required to work indoors and outside in all weather conditions in potentially hazardous conditions, and may be exposed to chemicals and other contaminants.

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 will be accepted until all positions filled.*

Requirements

Repairing and servicing equipment in an industrial environment.Conducting and participating in preventative maintenance inspections.Coordinating the maintenance and repair activities with appropriate personnel.Inspecting new installations to ensure compliance with department specifications.

Qualifications High School Diploma and two (2) years' experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment (such as large industrial pumps, treatment plants and conveyance systems, etc.).No Substitution.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 Knowledge of pumps, valves and other industrial and mechanical equipment.Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions.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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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/22/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-nashville-4096423