Wastewater Maintenance Technician I
About The Position
The Wastewater Maintenance Technician I continues learning advanced wastewater mechanical systems and performs troubleshooting and skilled mechanical work in compliance with regulatory requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Under general direction, the role uses initiative and independent judgment to review system designs and recommend changes to plant mechanical systems. The position is designated as emergency personnel and must report to work as needed to maintain continuous wastewater treatment plant operations. The employee is responsible for preventing or mitigating environmental impacts associated with job-related tasks, accidents, and emergency situations. The position works under the direct supervision of a Maintenance Technician or Supervisor. It involves maintaining, inspecting, repairing, installing, troubleshooting, lubricating, and adjusting wastewater machinery and specialized process equipment; analyzing equipment and predictive-maintenance data; testing equipment under operational conditions; documenting findings; and managing work orders in the Mentor APM system. The employee also participates in mandatory safety and communications training, supports outreach activities when requested, and incorporates organizational sustainability objectives into daily work. The fixed schedule is 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., rotating between Monday–Thursday in Week 1 and Tuesday–Friday in Week 2. The work is performed primarily indoors in a climate-controlled environment, with outdoor trips between buildings and some outdoor work. Some plant areas can be hot and humid. The role requires strict adherence to safety guidelines and use of Personal Protective Equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- ABC Plant Maintenance Technologist Certification Class I.
- Valid driver's license, or ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with management and coworkers.
- Ability to apply basic addition and subtraction.
- Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions as a team member.
- Ability to follow oral instructions promptly and accurately.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and equipment Operations & Maintenance Manuals.
- Ability to use computer software programs.
- Ability to follow strict safety guidelines and use Personal Protective Equipment.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequently walking and standing for nine hours a day, occasionally lifting or moving up to 82 pounds, and meeting specified vision and communication requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of wastewater industry experience as a mechanic apprentice or equivalent mechanical experience.
- Active Virginia Wastewater Works Class 4 certification, or ability to obtain it within two years in the position.
Responsibilities
- Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, and electrical input and output at specified operating temperatures to analyze parts performance.
- Attend scheduled mandatory safety training and suggest training opportunities to enhance skills.
- Analyze test results against design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
- Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes to products or test methods.
- Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify, and plan fabrication, assembly, and testing requirements.
- Set up and conduct operational tests of complete units and components to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
- Perform industrial mechanical maintenance, including overhauls and rebuilds, on specialized wastewater plant process equipment.
- Maintain, inspect, repair, install, troubleshoot, lubricate, and adjust wastewater machinery and equipment.
- Retrieve, compile, compare, and analyze predictive-maintenance data, including vibration, oil-sample, and infrared-analysis reports.
- Gather and analyze historical data from SCADA, CMMS, and other sources.
- Observe and document variations from normal operating conditions.
- Review product specifications and system designs related to wastewater treatment equipment.
- Perform operability reviews of processes, products, and plant procedures.
- Generate and close work orders using the Mentor APM system.
- Participate in communications training and share information about the position and tasks with the communications team as requested.
- Participate in outreach activities, such as career panels and guided tours, when requested.
- Incorporate organizational sustainability objectives into daily work and decision-making.
- Promote safe behaviors and health awareness while performing daily tasks.
- Report to work when designated emergency personnel to help maintain continuous plant operations.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
