Who We Are
Ruby-Collins is an industry-leading, employee-owned general contractor headquartered in Atlanta, GA. For more than 70 years, we’ve been a trusted builder in the water and wastewater space, completing over $3 billion in work for communities across the country.
Consistently named one of the Southeast’s best places to work and a top contractor, our culture is grounded in safety and respect—every person home safe, every day. We value our people as our greatest strength and invest in clear paths for growth, learning, and advancement.
We also show up as neighbors. Beyond the work itself, our teams stay connected to the communities we serve, contributing time, expertise, and steady partnership where it matters most.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation Package
- 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Safety-First & Family-Oriented Work Culture
- Company-Issued Work Truck & Fuel Card
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) + Company Match
- Long-Term Career Opportunities
- 100% Company-Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
Job Overview
The Mechanical Superintendent is responsible for the direct oversight and technical execution of multiple crews performing critical maintenance and repair services across various water/wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations across Atlanta.
Operating as a high-impact link between project management and field operations, this role requires a “lead-by-example” approach, serving as both a field supervisor and a technical expert capable of performing complex mechanical repairs alongside their crews.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Field Leadership & Scheduling: Plan, schedule, and direct daily maintenance and emergency repair operations across regional water/wastewater treatment facilities and pump stations.
- Hands-on Mechanical Repair: Lead from the front to tear down, rebuild, and replace critical pump and motor components – as well as wet well cleaning.
- System Troubleshooting: Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and troubleshoot complex pumping systems.
- Site Safety Management: Enforce safety regulations and oversee jobsite safety compliance.
- Crew Development: Provide on-the-job training and technical assistance to newer or less experienced crew members across various local and regional project sites.
- CMMS & Record Keeping: Manage maintenance logs, track corrective/preventive maintenance workflows, and assist management with routine reporting.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Proven track record of industrial mechanical maintenance and infrastructure repair of water/wastewater treatment plants, collection systems, and pump stations.
- Expertise in repairing/rebuilding vertical turbine pumps, centrifugal pumps, gearboxes, and operational control instruments.
- Field leadership experience with the ability to handle site logistics and coordinate field personnel.
- Proficiency in interpreting P&IDs, O&M manuals, and legacy mechanical drawings.
- State-certified Water or Wastewater Operator License (e.g., GA Wastewater Class 3, Water Distribution IV).
- OSHA 30, Confined Space Competent Person, and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) certifications.
- Willingness to participate in an operational rotation and remain available for 24/7 on-call emergency response when critical infrastructure demands it.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean MVR and the ability to pass pre-employment screening.
- Authorized to work in the US.
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