City of Dayton Department of Water
Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Mechanic
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Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Mechanic
Recruitment #26-5136-001
Date Opened 7/6/2026 09:00:00 AM
Close Date 8/2/2026 11:59:00 PM
Salary $28.11 per hour (Grade 121)
Department Water
Job Type Promotional and Open Competitive
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Examination Date
Week of August 10, 2026
Civil Service Board Office
371 West Second Street, Lower Level
Dayton, Ohio 45402
Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.
Responsibilities
Performs a wide variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment, including HVAC systems, hydraulic, hydro-pneumatic and pneumatic equipment, air and gas compressors and other equipment unique to wastewater treatment operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.).
Experience
Must have 3 years of experience in mechanical maintenance work, including experience at the journey-worker level in one or more of the mechanical trades.
License Requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
General Requirements
Must be able to wear and use a respirator and/or any other needed health and safety related equipment.
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Promotional Qualifications
Must be a full-time permanent employee in pay grade 120 (Wage) or below, pay grade 29 (Clerical) or below, or equivalent, and been employed for 6 consecutive months by the City of Dayton in a classified Civil Service position. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.
Open Competitive Applicants
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Identical scores will be broken by a random selection method.
Notes
Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.
Background Check
A background investigation is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
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Drug and Nicotine Testing
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.
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