Full-Time

Lead Mechanic

Wastewater Treatment Plant

Updated on 9/11/2026

City of Fredericksburg

City of Fredericksburg

11-50 employees

Municipal government and services

Compensation Overview

$50.9k - $56k/yr

Fredericksburg, VA, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Required Skills
Welding
Plumbing

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent with vocational or technical training in plumbing, mechanical repair, and electrical repair is required.
  • At least four years of experience in mechanical maintenance, including sewage treatment plant maintenance, is required.
  • A valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license is required.
  • Proficiency in equipment repair and maintenance is required.
  • Knowledge of relevant laws, ordinances, and safety precautions is required.
  • The ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective relationships is required.
  • The ability to implement programs and report progress is required.
  • Problem-solving ability in a responsive environment is required.
  • The ability to perform advanced technical or scientific tasks is required.
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills are required.
  • The ability to follow instructions and exercise independent judgment is required.
  • Skill in equipment overhaul and restoration is required.
  • The ability to perform heavy work and exert strong physical effort is required.
  • The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds is required.
  • The ability to perform tasks involving balancing, climbing, crawling, and other physical activities is required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform skilled mechanical work in the repair and maintenance of plant machinery.
  • Check, maintain, repair, and replace motors, pumps, line shafts, and other equipment.
  • Maintain preventive maintenance logs and records.
  • Prioritize and complete work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Communicate with the Superintendent, Chief Operator, and Operators.
  • Train new maintenance hires as needed.
  • Use hand, bench, and machine tools for repair and maintenance tasks.
  • Operate drill presses and grinders and perform welding tasks.
  • Assist in drawing and pumping sludge, turning valves, and recirculating sludge.
  • Design and fabricate parts as required.
  • Research, order, and obtain necessary tools, equipment, and parts.
  • Maintain plant structures and grounds.
City of Fredericksburg

City of Fredericksburg

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City of Fredericksburg is a municipal government in Virginia. It administers public safety, public works, utilities, planning, parks, community programs, finance, and other local services. Its work serves residents, businesses, visitors, and civic institutions within the City of Fredericksburg. City departments operate through public accountability, local ordinances, service delivery, infrastructure maintenance, permitting, budgeting, and community engagement. Work spans public safety, engineering, utilities, planning, recreation, administration, finance, and customer service. The work links local government expertise with day-to-day delivery for Fredericksburg residents and businesses.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

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Headquarters

Fredericksburg, Virginia

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What believers are saying

  • General fund FY27 rose to $144 million, up 3.3% year over year.
  • Fredericksburg earned Bronze Charging Smart designation on April 15, 2026.
  • Fire Department won second-highest ISO rating on March 11, 2026, supporting insurance appeal.

What critics are saying

  • DEQ investigated three sewer overflows in March 2026, including a 125,000-gallon spill.
  • City settled Kirby v. City of Fredericksburg for $365,000 on January 8, 2026.
  • Persistent wastewater failures and DEQ violations threaten permits, cleanup costs, and leadership credibility.

What makes City of Fredericksburg unique

  • Downtown Main Street won Virginia Main Street Milestone Award in June 2026.
  • FXBGO! added two Gillig buses and launched new route realignments in January 2026.
  • City opened East Campus, centralizing services and modernizing resident-facing operations.

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