What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Treatment & Industrial Maintenance Technician position at Bass Environmental?
Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Wastewater Treatment & Industrial Maintenance Technician and become a vital part of ensuring environmental compliance and operational excellence. In this energetic role, you will be responsible for maintaining and operating wastewater treatment systems and industrial equipment, supporting water treatment processes, and ensuring safety standards are upheld. Your expertise will help us meet environmental regulations while keeping our facilities running smoothly and efficiently. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge water and wastewater systems in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor wastewater treatment equipment and processes.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on pumps, piping, valves, motors, tanks, and related equipment.
- Troubleshoot pump failures, leaks, clogged lines, pressure/flow issues, valves, and basic mechanical problems.
- Inspect pumps, piping, hoses, fittings, valves, tanks, and equipment for wear, damage, or potential failures.
- Remove, replace, repair, and install pumps, valves, piping, fittings, hoses, and other mechanical components.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of motors, electrical connections, controls, sensors, and treatment equipment.
- Monitor treatment parameters such as pH, flow, tank levels, chemical feed, and system performance.
- Make operational adjustments to keep the treatment process functioning properly.
- Assist with chemical feed systems, filtration equipment, solids handling, sludge management, and other treatment processes.
- Maintain accurate operating, inspection, maintenance, and treatment records.
- Keep equipment, work areas, and treatment systems clean and organized.
- Identify equipment problems before they result in downtime or treatment interruptions.
- Follow all applicable safety, environmental, and operating procedures.
- Coordinate with management when repairs, replacement parts, contractors, or outside technical support are required.
Qualifications
- Mechanical aptitude and hands-on maintenance experience required.
- Working knowledge of pumps, piping, valves, motors, tanks, hoses, fittings, and fluid-handling systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment and determine the likely cause of equipment failures.
- Experience with wastewater treatment, industrial water systems, chemical processing, manufacturing, or industrial maintenance preferred.
- Ability to use common hand and power tools safely.
- Basic understanding of electrical controls, instrumentation, and motors preferred.
- Ability to understand flow paths, piping configurations, and treatment processes.
- Comfortable working in an industrial environment and performing physically demanding work.
- Willingness to learn and become proficient in wastewater treatment operations.
This role is ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in a safety-conscious environment and are eager to contribute to sustainable water management practices. If you possess a strong mechanical aptitude, enjoy working with complex systems, and are committed to environmental stewardship, we want to hear from you!
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Industrial maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
- Wastewater treatment: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- , read, write English fluently (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25