Operations & Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Lehigh County Authority (LCA) is looking for a skilled, hands-on Operations & Maintenance Technician to join our team in Allentown, PA. This role involves performing a variety of field, maintenance, and operational work supporting LCA's water and wastewater systems. The work is challenging, meaningful, and essential to the communities served, offering an opportunity to work outdoors, operate equipment, and solve mechanical and electrical problems. LCA has provided reliable water and wastewater services throughout the Lehigh Valley since 1966, playing a vital role in protecting public health, supporting local businesses, and serving communities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license.
- Experience performing maintenance, repair, operations, construction, utility, industrial, mechanical, electrical, or related technical work.
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
- Ability to work Monday-Friday day shift schedule and rotating 24/7 standby service.
Nice To Haves
- Water, wastewater, utility, industrial maintenance, or related experience.
- CDL Class A with tanker endorsement.
- PA wastewater, distribution, or collection system certifications.
- Experience working with pumps, motors, controls, SCADA systems, or industrial equipment.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing pumps, motors, treatment equipment, electrical systems, controls, and related infrastructure.
- Monitoring and responding to SCADA system alarms.
- Operating equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, sewer cleaning equipment, leak detection equipment, line locating equipment, and other specialized utility tools.
- Performing maintenance and repairs at pumping stations, well stations, treatment facilities, hydrants, valves, and collection systems.
- Supporting sewer televising and inspection activities.
- Conducting field repairs, excavation work, and system maintenance projects.
- Performing fire flow testing, hydrant maintenance, and meter-related activities.
- Maintaining accurate records and completing work documentation.
- Assisting with training and mentoring less experienced team members.
- Participating in a rotating on-call schedule to support emergency response activities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully paid for employees and eligible dependents!
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Company-paid life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Pennsylvania Municipal Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan and a 457-retirement savings plan
- Stable year-round employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
