MAINTENANCE TECH - WASTEWATER SPECIALIST

Dairy Farmers of America•Montgomery Township, PA

1d•$38•Onsite

About The Position

A stable, hands-on career with one of America's largest dairy cooperatives — company-paid health, dental & vision coverage and a pension plan. Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America — a cooperative of more than 12,500 family farm owners. When you join us, you're not just maintaining equipment. You're helping deliver fresh, wholesome dairy from family farms to families everywhere. Come make a difference that matters.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Wastewater license of minimum "C" level, plus any other certificates associated with water treatment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Must maintain current required level of licensing.
Basic computer skills; English fluency

Nice To Haves

Trade or technical school certification (electrical, PLC/HMI, welding, refrigeration, or plumbing)
Manufacturing environment background.
Ammonia refrigeration experience
Root-Cause Thinker: You find the real problem, not just the symptom — and fix it once.
Proactive Communicator: You keep teams informed before problems become emergencies.
Continuous Improver: You see a better way and say so — then help make it happen.

Responsibilities

Maintain test results, documentation of wastewater operation, notification of operational variances and report them up to facility management.
Participate in wastewater meetings with plant and township personnel
All sampling associated with well water, municipal and wastewater discharge
Monitor bulk arrange bulk sludge pickups
Document and receive wastewater chemicals and supplies
Diagnose and repair production, processing, and packaging equipment — planned, unplanned, and emergency
Execute preventative maintenance programs and routine reliability assessments
Interpret schematics, service manuals, and work orders to drive fast, accurate repairs
Support new equipment installation and cross-train operators to minimize downtime
Identify process improvement opportunities and take the initiative to act on them
Anticipate parts needs and manage procurement ahead of scheduled tasks
Maintain complete, accurate documentation in line with SOPs and GMP standards

Benefits

Company-paid health, dental & vision coverage
Pension plan
Up to $6,240 yearly pension benefit
No Cost Health, Dental & Vision
Medical, Dental & Vision: Comprehensive company-sponsored health coverage for you and your family.
Paid time off: Vacation and Holidays
Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
Disability Coverage: Short-term and long-term disability protection
Career Development: Certifications and training — we invest in your growth
Promote from Within: We develop our own talent first — real advancement for people who show up.
Safety Shoes & Uniforms: Company-provided — no out-of-pocket cost to you
Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards when someone you refer joins the team.
Safety Shoes & Uniforms: Company-provided, no out-of-pocket cost