Water and Wastewater Technician

Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Water and Wastewater Technician, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of water treatment and wastewater management systems. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work independantly and own the process. Use of heavy equipment, and a variety of mechanical and electrical tools. You will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing water and wastewater treatment equipment to uphold environmental standards and community health. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about sustainable water management, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact!

Duties

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers and distributed control systems that regulate treatment processes.
• Conduct routine inspections, perform preventive maintenance, and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment involved in water and wastewater treatment.
• Collect data on system performance, analyze trends, and report findings to optimize treatment efficiency.
• Operate heavy equipment such as tanker trucks for transporting chemicals or sludge, ensuring safety protocols are followed at all times.
• Assist with construction projects related to system upgrades or infrastructure improvements, including site preparation and equipment installation.
• Perform heavy lifting tasks safely while handling materials or equipment necessary for plant operations.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment repairs, data logs, and operational reports to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• The main schedule for this role will be day shift Monday through Friday, with nights and weekends for issues arising.

Experience

• Prior experience working with schematics and troubleshooting. At least 2 years experience in a wastewater position.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience in equipment repair, plumbing, or general maintenance is essential. Basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with water treatment processes such as filtration, chemical dosing, or disinfection techniques is preferred.
• Experience operating heavy machinery or construction equipment will be considered an asset.
• Testing of wastewater and adding chemicals as needed.
• Basic math skills for calculations related to chemical dosages, flow rates, or system measurements are required.
• Demonstrated analysis skills for troubleshooting system issues quickly and effectively.
• Responsible for covering nuights and weekends as issues arise.
• Ability to perform physical tasks involving heavy lifting and prolonged periods of standing or walking in various weather conditions. Join us in safeguarding our community’s water resources! This role offers a vibrant work environment where your technical skills will directly contribute to public health and environmental sustainability. We welcome motivated individuals eager to grow their expertise in water treatment technology while enjoying the support of a dedicated team committed to excellence.

Pay: $28.50 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $33