What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lift Station Technician position at Nexus Water Group?
Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 12 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.
"Nexus" means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,200 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.
- Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays.
- Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
- 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
- Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.
The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Lift Station Technician. Is responsible for maintaining distribution/collection systems with a strong focus on lift stations; identifying equipment problems; and perform maintenance of system facilities.
This position will travel between service areas near Clearwater, FL. Schedule is Monday through Friday. After-hour and weekend on-call support may be required. Must be available to work shift work; weekend scheduling may be required
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records.
- Documents customer interaction and Field Activities using Company software.
- Acts as liaison between the customers and customer service personnel for problem/complaint resolution.
- Provides on-site customer communication.
- Assists with maintaining mechanical, electrical and piping systems for area lift station facilities, collection and distribution systems.
- Constant, independent travel daily between worksites on Company time.
- Must work On-Call in rotation as scheduled; responds to emergency situations as required.
- May assist with repairs of water/wastewater treatment plant equipment, lift stations and infrastructure.
- Indicates irregularities on forms for necessary action by department personnel and vendors.
- Assists with ordering parts and job costing.
- Prepares a variety of operational reports related to collection and distribution systems, and lift stations.
- May assist in maintaining plant compliance with Federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Experience
- Distribution and/or Collections certification as required by statute or regulation.
- May be required to obtain first-level operating license within one year of employment.
- A minimum of one year previous mechanical or maintenance experience. General knowledge of care and operation of a variety of tools and equipment, and safe work practices is helpful.
Education, Certification and Licenses
- HS diploma or GED
- Must maintain a valid driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, regulatory agencies and their personnel.
- Ability to implement recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law.
- Ability to keep accurate records and prepare and submit accurate reports.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to provide for safe working conditions for fellow workers.
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public.
- Ability to understand and implement a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures.
- Demonstrates proven ability to motivate others in the pursuit of Company goals.
- Cell phone, laptop, tablet, Trimble unit, water distribution equipment and machinery including pumps, valve exerciser, pipe locator and other maintenance equipment; operate a Company-issued motor vehicle.
Work Environment
- Moderate to heavy physical demands, including lifting (75 lbs.), walking (10 miles daily), climbing and mechanical repai
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.
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