Waster Water Treatment Plant Industrial Maintenance Tech 1

City of Lebanon•Lebanon, TN

102d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level technical position assisting with the operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities at the wastewater treatment plant. The employee performs routine preventive maintenance, assists with basic mechanical and electrical repairs, conducts inspections, cleans and lubricates equipment, and supports troubleshooting under the direction of senior staff. The employee is expected to develop technical proficiency with pumps, valves, and related plant equipment while following established safety standards and operating procedures. The role covers maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment across treatment plants, pumping stations, storage tanks, and distribution or collection systems. It includes operating heavy equipment and vehicles, groundskeeping, structural and welding repairs, equipment and parts inventory, and maintaining maintenance records. Overtime, rotating shifts, on-call work, and emergency call-backs may be required. The employee must complete a physical examination and required vaccinations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience operating equipment such as loaders, backhoes, cranes, or maintainers.
Valid Tennessee driver's license, a clear driving record, and ability to obtain a Class B commercial driver's license within 12 months of employment.
Ability to understand wastewater equipment, including preliminary treatment, secondary treatment, solids handling, and disinfection.
Ability to read and interpret documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, safety data sheets, and technical documents.
Ability to perform calculations needed for maintenance records, including basic arithmetic, decimals, fractions, percentages, and measurement conversions.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and maintain accurate written records.
Knowledge of equipment maintenance and operating practices, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
Ability to inspect operating machinery, electrical equipment, and instrumentation and detect flaws; perform routine machinery maintenance.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods under unfavorable climatic conditions.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other employees.
Obtain the appropriate certifications within 24 months of employment and maintain them in good standing.
Available for rotating shifts, including 24/7 assignments; on-call and call-back work may involve days, nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency operations.
Complete a required physical examination and vaccinations.
Frequently perform physical tasks including walking, sitting, using tools and controls, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Frequently lift, move, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds; occasionally move 75 to 100 pounds with assistance.
Meet the role's visual requirements, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Technical training from an accredited trade school, community college, or approved apprenticeship program in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, mechanical technology, instrumentation, or a related field.
Experience in a water or wastewater treatment plant.
Ability to operate heavy equipment.
Residence in Wilson County or a surrounding county bordering Wilson County: Cannon, Davidson, DeKalb, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, or Trousdale.

Responsibilities

Perform routine scheduled maintenance and preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on equipment.
Maintain records of maintenance activities and keep accurate digital records using the provided asset-tracking software.
Report and document major equipment repairs; monitor equipment condition, adjust or repair as needed, and report status to a supervisor.
Inspect mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment and components for wear or defects, and recommend repair or replacement.
Install, maintain, repair, and service equipment, machinery, components, and facilities at plants, pumping stations, storage tanks, and distribution or collection systems.
Perform repairs and maintenance on structures at treatment plants and within distribution or collection systems.
Operate skid steers, telehandlers, and dump trucks; operate Vactor trucks when required.
Perform groundskeeping and maintenance.
Weld and repair metal structures and process equipment.
Continually review equipment and system operation to minimize unplanned downtime, resolve problems promptly, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Maintain parts and equipment inventory and recommend purchases or replacements.
Work overtime as needed and respond to repair calls outside normal working hours when required.
Participate in rotating shifts and on-call schedules, including emergency response and possible onsite duty.
Perform other duties as assigned.