Maintenance Technician I

Veolia•Springboro, OH

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I inspects, maintains, repairs, and installs mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment at plants and/or pump stations. The role operates a centrifuge, a 10-ton dump truck, and sewer jet/vac equipment, performs maintenance and operational tasks with minimal oversight, and supports lift station inspections and repairs. The technician also covers a rotating on-call schedule for the water and wastewater plants. The position is performed entirely in the operations environment, with outdoor exposure typically 25–35% of the time, including possible inclement weather. Company service vehicles are used as required. The role includes travel for company-provided training one to two times per year and rotational 24-hour emergency on-call duty. Work may involve exposure to fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, noise, rotating machinery, high pressure, hot and cold temperatures, slippery surfaces, and water and electrical hazards. Physical demands include standing 25% and walking 75% of the time, including walking up to five miles per shift. The technician uses close visual and hearing observation, frequently handles and feels objects and reaches with the hands and arms, and works on ladders, catwalks, and supports up to 50 feet above ground. The role also involves working with hands above and below the head and body for up to 40 minutes while using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds; lifting and carrying 50 pounds, occasionally 60 pounds, for 10 feet; occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and entering confined spaces. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and six months to two years of related experience. A commercial Class B license with air brakes and tanker endorsement must be held or obtained within three months. The technician must be able to obtain certification to perform public drinking water analysis within six months. Additional licenses, certifications, and training may be required depending on site and assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; ability to read, write, and understand English operational, process, safety, and quality instructions and carry out verbal and written instructions.
Six months to two years of experience in a related position and ability to comprehend specifications, blueprints, and manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.
Ability to operate a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and meet or exceed production and quality goals.
Ability to work in a team environment and readily take on additional or new responsibilities.
Must possess, or be able to obtain within three months, a commercial Class B license with air brakes and tanker endorsement.
Must be able to become certified to perform public drinking water analysis within six months.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Must become proficient in the care and use of site-specific required personal protective equipment, including respirators, gas detectors, and confined-space equipment.
Must not perform duties requiring a trade license unless properly licensed.

Nice To Haves

Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic, and hand tools and shop tools such as a drill press, band saw, bench grinder, and torque wrench.
Experience using material-handling equipment, pressure gauges, and precision measuring instruments.
Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude.
Minimum water/wastewater license as required by the regulatory agency at the site.
Forklift certification if required by the site.
HVAC, electrician, plumber, or other trade license if assigned to that area.

Responsibilities

Operate a centrifuge, 10-ton dump truck, and sewer jet truck; inspect and repair lift stations.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance, lubrication, and minor adjustments on machines and related equipment, including pumps, engines, centrifuges, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed and odor-control equipment, disinfection equipment, vacuum filters, and belt presses.
Promptly report operational problems with machines or equipment to the Lead or Supervisor.
Inspect equipment and develop proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting to determine needed repairs.
Dismantle equipment to access and repair defective parts using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing devices; reassemble and test equipment to restore safe and efficient operation.
Learn to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic equipment and instrumentation.
Perform facility maintenance and repairs, which may include replacing or installing light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, glass, windows, doors, partitions, ceiling or floor tiles, door locks, carpet, and paint.
Perform manual labor, including cleaning equipment, facilities, and grounds, and properly dispose of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
Operate vehicles for plant operational purposes and cover the rotating on-call schedule for the water and wastewater plants.
Learn to estimate time and material costs for projects.
Assist in other plant areas as directed.
Complete required site, safety, equipment, and trade-related training and work toward added skills or advanced maintenance certifications.