Maintenance Technician - Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant
Core
Inspects, maintains, repairs, and installs mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment at water and wastewater treatment plants and pump stations.
Role type
Maintenance Technician I (Water/Wastewater)
Builds
Operational reliability of pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed systems, and odor control/disinfection equipment.
Domain
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical troubleshooting, equipment repair and reassembly, hydraulic/pneumatic/electronic troubleshooting, facility maintenance, manual labor, vehicle operation (CDL-B), confined space entry, PPE usage, blueprint reading, material handling.
Preferred skills
Vocational training, mechanical aptitude, power tool usage, precision measuring instruments, Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS), time and material cost estimation, forklift operation, HVAC/Electrician/Plumber licensing.
Technologies
CMMS, pressure gauges, precision measuring instruments, computer consoles, energy management systems.
Responsibilities
Operate centrifuge, 10-ton dump truck, and sewer cleaning jet/vac equipment; perform routine preventative maintenance and lubrication on machinery; dismantle and repair defective parts using hand and power tools; perform facility repairs (lighting, glass, doors, flooring); operate company service vehicles; cover 24-hour emergency on-call rotation.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior (6 months to 2 years experience)