Maintenance Technician I - Water/Wastewater Treatment

Veolia Environnement SA•Springboro, OH

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I inspects, maintains, repairs, and installs mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment at water and wastewater treatment plants and pump stations. The role operates a centrifuge, dump truck, and sewer-cleaning jet/vac equipment, and performs maintenance and operational tasks with minimum oversight. The technician performs preventive and routine maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs equipment, and supports facility upkeep. Duties include operating plant vehicles, conducting lift-station inspections and repairs, responding to equipment issues, and participating in rotational 24-hour emergency on-call coverage for the water and wastewater plants. The position works entirely in the operations environment and may involve outdoor work, travel for company-provided training, and exposure to operational hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English-language operational, process, safety, and quality instructions, and to follow verbal and written instructions.
Six months to two years of experience in a related position.
Ability to comprehend specifications, blueprints, and manuals.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to operate a Computer Maintenance Management System.
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 assume additional or new responsibilities.
Must possess, or be able to obtain within three months, a Class B commercial driver’s license with air brakes and tanker endorsement.
Ability to be certified to perform public drinking water analysis within six months.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Must become proficient in the care and use of site-specific required PPE, which may include respirators, gas detectors, and confined-space equipment.
Must not perform duties requiring a trade license unless properly licensed.
Ability to walk up to five miles per shift and meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasionally 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

CDL-B is strongly preferred.
Minimum water or wastewater license as required by the regulatory agency at the site.
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.

Responsibilities

Operate a centrifuge, 10-ton dump truck, sewer jet truck, and other vehicles for plant operational purposes.
Inspect and repair lift stations.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance, lubrication, and minor adjustments on plant machinery and related equipment.
Promptly report equipment or machine operational problems to the Lead or Supervisor.
Inspect equipment and troubleshoot mechanical problems to determine needed repairs.
Dismantle, repair, reassemble, and test equipment using appropriate tools and measuring or testing devices.
Learn to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic equipment and instrumentation.
Perform facility maintenance and repairs, including replacing or installing building components and painting.
Perform manual labor, clean equipment, facilities, and grounds, and dispose of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
Cover rotational 24-hour emergency on-call duties for the Water and Wastewater plants.
Learn to estimate time and material costs for projects.
Assist in other plant areas as directed.