Posted: 28-Jan-26
Location: Boise, Idaho
Type: Full Time
Salary: $21.41 - $25.42 Hourly
Internal Number: 7248
The City of Boise is hiring for Industrial Mechanics at our Water Renewal Facility!
Join a skilled maintenance team supporting the City’s advanced water renewal (wastewater treatment) and public works operations. This hands-on role focuses on mechanical maintenance, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment including pumps, motors, valves, piping, and process systems. Daily work includes welding and fabrication, rebuilding equipment, operating shop tools and heavy equipment, and keeping critical systems running safely and reliably.
This position is ideal for someone with mechanical or industrial maintenance experience who enjoys working with tools, problem-solving, and learning new equipment. You’ll receive ongoing training, build valuable trade skills, and work toward wastewater operator certification in a stable, year-round role.
Why You’ll Like This Job
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Steady full-time work with consistent hours
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Hands-on mechanical work - not a desk job
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Variety of work: maintenance, welding, fabrication, troubleshooting
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Operate industrial equipment, forklifts, cranes, and shop tools
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Paid training and certification opportunities
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Long-term stability supporting essential city services
Why Work For the City of Boise?
Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.
- ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
- PERSI retirement benefits plus 401(k)/457b with employer match
- 10 hours vacation per month (increases with tenure) + 12 paid holidays + 8 hours sick leave per month
- 10 weeks Parental Leave
- Up to $500 annual WellBeing incentive
- Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
- Basic Life and Long Term Disability insurance at no cost
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, installing, fitting pipe, plumbing and fabricating in a maintenance or industrial setting, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Licensing And Other Requirements
Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a Wastewater Treatment Operator Class I certificate or Operator in Training (OIT) within six months of employment.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.
This position is required to handle hazardous materials that if mishandled, place the general public at risk of serious injury.