Maintenance Apprentice

Salary: WWFG.04 $21.63 - $25.96 an hour

Work Hours:  Monday – Friday, 7:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.*

Work Location: 455 Moccasin Bend Rd

FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position.

Department: WW - Plant Maintenance 

SERIES LEVEL:

The Maintenance Apprentice is the first level of a five- level wastewater plant maintenance series.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Assists in installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and mechanical systems.

Performs routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs under the guidance of a senior mechanic.

Learns to diagnose and repair mechanical machinery, such as pumps, motors, gear reducers, and valves related to wastewater operations.

Assists with the disassembly and rebuilding of equipment, such as centrifuges.

Troubleshoots mechanical systems to identify and address problems.

Performs minor fabrication of parts as required.

Assists with the repair and maintenance of digester building equipment, cell gates, cell blowers, and water lines.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED or any combination of equivalent experience and education.

This is a career ladder position. This position will receive an automatic progression to Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 1 when the incumbent has achieved the required minimum qualifications and licenses/certifications for the next position in the series.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Driver’s License
Ability to obtain mobile equipment certifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of safe work practices; basic plumbing principles; welding principles;
and heavy equipment operation principles.

Skill in adhering to safe work practices; utilizing basic hand and power tools;
reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals; and
communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with coworkers and the
Public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gasses, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, infectious diseases, heights, and confined spaces.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Safety Sensitive: Y
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check / drug screening / lift test / HepB Titer

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

KJS 11.12.2026