Entry Level Maintenance Mechanic Jobs
New grad maintenance mechanic jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a vocational certificate can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Food & Beverage, Chemicals & Materials, and Manufacturing, with employers like PepsiCo, Kroger, and Encompass Health hiring at this level now.
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Company Description
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
The WWTF Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and facility systems at the wastewater treatment facility. This position helps ensure reliable plant operations, regulatory compliance, equipment availability, and a safe working environment.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wastewater treatment equipment and facility systems.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on:
+ Pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, and gearboxes
+ Valves, piping, gates, screens, and conveyors
+ Clarifiers, aeration equipment, mixers, and disinfection systems
+ Sludge-processing equipment, including presses, centrifuges, and conveyors
+ Chemical-feed systems and storage equipment
+ HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and building systems
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation problems.
- Use electrical meters, hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance software.
- Perform basic electrical repairs, motor troubleshooting, wiring, control-panel work, and component replacement, as authorized.
- Inspect and maintain pumps, motors, belts, bearings, seals, couplings, and other rotating equipment.
- Assist with installation, alignment, calibration, and commissioning of new equipment.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
- Respond to equipment failures, alarms, spills, and other operational emergencies.
- Complete work orders, inspection reports, maintenance logs, parts requests, and regulatory records accurately.
- Maintain an inventory of tools, spare parts, lubricants, and maintenance supplies.
- Coordinate with plant operators to schedule maintenance while minimizing disruption to treatment processes.
- Assist contractors and inspectors working at the facility.
- Perform welding, fabrication, cutting, grinding, and rigging tasks when qualified and authorized.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas, tools, vehicles, and equipment.
- Follow lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, hot-work, fall-protection, chemical-handling, and other safety procedures.
- Participate in emergency response, standby, on-call, weekend, and holiday coverage as assigned.
- Support facility improvement projects and other duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
- Work is performed throughout the wastewater treatment facility, including pump stations, treatment basins, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, laboratories, buildings, and outdoor areas.
- The position may involve exposure to wastewater, biological hazards, chemicals, high noise levels, moving machinery, slippery surfaces, confined spaces, and extreme temperatures.
- Employees must follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- Two or more years of experience in industrial maintenance, municipal utilities, wastewater treatment, manufacturing, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience maintaining wastewater or water treatment equipment.
- Industrial electrical, instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, or controls experience.
- Welding, machining, fabrication, or pipefitting experience.
- Experience with pumps, blowers, centrifuges, belt presses, chemical systems, and automated process controls.
- Experience using a CMMS or electronic work-order system.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, pumps, motors, electrical components, piping, valves, and industrial equipment.
- Ability to read and understand technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and written procedures.
- Basic computer skills and ability to use computerized maintenance management systems.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, testing instruments, and maintenance equipment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required safety training and certifications.
- Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to identify the source of equipment problems and determine appropriate corrective action.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance tasks.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Commitment to safe work practices and environmental compliance.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Wastewater operator certification or related state license.
- OSHA, confined-space, forklift, aerial-lift, or first-aid/CPR certifications.
Physical Requirements:
- Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders and stairs, and work in confined or awkward positions.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and use mechanical lifting devices for heavier materials.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, vehicles, forklifts, and other equipment.
- Work at heights and in confined spaces when properly trained and authorized.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection where applicable.
- Distinguish colors and read gauges, meters, labels, drawings, and computer screens.
Additional Information
Benefits:
Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Company Description
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
The WWTF Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and facility systems at the wastewater treatment facility. This position helps ensure reliable plant operations, regulatory compliance, equipment availability, and a safe working environment.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wastewater treatment equipment and facility systems.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on:
+ Pumps, motors, blowers, compressors, and gearboxes
+ Valves, piping, gates, screens, and conveyors
+ Clarifiers, aeration equipment, mixers, and disinfection systems
+ Sludge-processing equipment, including presses, centrifuges, and conveyors
+ Chemical-feed systems and storage equipment
+ HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and building systems
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation problems.
- Use electrical meters, hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance software.
- Perform basic electrical repairs, motor troubleshooting, wiring, control-panel work, and component replacement, as authorized.
- Inspect and maintain pumps, motors, belts, bearings, seals, couplings, and other rotating equipment.
- Assist with installation, alignment, calibration, and commissioning of new equipment.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
- Respond to equipment failures, alarms, spills, and other operational emergencies.
- Complete work orders, inspection reports, maintenance logs, parts requests, and regulatory records accurately.
- Maintain an inventory of tools, spare parts, lubricants, and maintenance supplies.
- Coordinate with plant operators to schedule maintenance while minimizing disruption to treatment processes.
- Assist contractors and inspectors working at the facility.
- Perform welding, fabrication, cutting, grinding, and rigging tasks when qualified and authorized.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas, tools, vehicles, and equipment.
- Follow lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, hot-work, fall-protection, chemical-handling, and other safety procedures.
- Participate in emergency response, standby, on-call, weekend, and holiday coverage as assigned.
- Support facility improvement projects and other duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
- Work is performed throughout the wastewater treatment facility, including pump stations, treatment basins, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, laboratories, buildings, and outdoor areas.
- The position may involve exposure to wastewater, biological hazards, chemicals, high noise levels, moving machinery, slippery surfaces, confined spaces, and extreme temperatures.
- Employees must follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- Two or more years of experience in industrial maintenance, municipal utilities, wastewater treatment, manufacturing, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience maintaining wastewater or water treatment equipment.
- Industrial electrical, instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, or controls experience.
- Welding, machining, fabrication, or pipefitting experience.
- Experience with pumps, blowers, centrifuges, belt presses, chemical systems, and automated process controls.
- Experience using a CMMS or electronic work-order system.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, pumps, motors, electrical components, piping, valves, and industrial equipment.
- Ability to read and understand technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and written procedures.
- Basic computer skills and ability to use computerized maintenance management systems.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, testing instruments, and maintenance equipment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required safety training and certifications.
- Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to identify the source of equipment problems and determine appropriate corrective action.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance tasks.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping.
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Commitment to safe work practices and environmental compliance.
Required Certification/Licenses/Training:
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Wastewater operator certification or related state license.
- OSHA, confined-space, forklift, aerial-lift, or first-aid/CPR certifications.
Physical Requirements:
- Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders and stairs, and work in confined or awkward positions.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and use mechanical lifting devices for heavier materials.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, vehicles, forklifts, and other equipment.
- Work at heights and in confined spaces when properly trained and authorized.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection where applicable.
- Distinguish colors and read gauges, meters, labels, drawings, and computer screens.
Additional Information
Benefits:
Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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Entry Level Maintenance Mechanic Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level maintenance mechanic job?
Focus on completing a vocational program, community college coursework, or an apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical, or HVAC systems, then highlight any hands-on lab or internship experience on your resume. Entry level employers at this stage look for candidates who can demonstrate basic troubleshooting skills, a willingness to learn preventive maintenance routines, and familiarity with hand and power tools, even without a long work history.
Which companies hire entry level maintenance mechanics?
Companies hiring entry level maintenance mechanics right now include PepsiCo, Kroger, and Encompass Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Manufacturing plants, distribution centers, property management companies, and facilities management firms tend to post the most openings at this experience level.
Are there remote entry level maintenance mechanic jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field require on-site work given the hands-on nature of the job. About 2% of entry level maintenance mechanic openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve coordination, inspection scheduling, or administrative support rather than direct equipment repair.
Are these new grad maintenance mechanic jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates, career changers, and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically lists zero to two years of experience as sufficient, accepts vocational training or an internship in place of full-time history, and provides on-the-job mentorship or a structured apprenticeship during the first year.
Which industries hire the most entry level maintenance mechanics?
Entry Level maintenance mechanic roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, Chemicals & Materials, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors rely on continuous equipment uptime and large physical facilities, which creates steady demand for entry level talent who can support senior technicians and develop skills through daily preventive maintenance work.