Plant Technician or Operator - Wastewater Treatment Plant (Hiring Incentive: $1,000)

Posting number: FY2526-00145

Department: Public Works

Job classification: Plant Maintenance Technician or Operator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Wastewater

Summary

Applicants may be hired as either Plant Maintenance Technician or Plant Operator, contingent upon their qualifications, education and prior experience. 

Pay Plan:
*Receive D license, promote to Plant Operator
*Receive D license, promote to Plant Operator
**Receive C license, 5% increase
**Receive B license, 7% increase

We’re excited to offer a hiring incentive of $1,000 for these roles! This incentive is available only to new hires and does not apply to current employees.

Plant Maintenance Technician 
Position Summary: The Plant Maintenance Technician (Operator in Training) supports the operations and maintenance of Water and Wastewater Plants, pump and lift stations, and distribution and collection systems. This entry-level position focuses on providing essential maintenance services to ensure the continuous and efficient operation of plant facilities.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics: Under direct supervision, performs entry-level professional duties such as preparing recurring reports and analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing data. Employees at this level initially work under close supervision while performing duties and learning the procedures related to the assigned area of responsibility.


Plant Operator
Position Summary: Provides maintenance support for both Water and Wastewater Plants, including pump and lift stations and other areas within the distribution and collection system. Performs both preventative and reactive maintenance to plant facilities to maintain operation, including, but not limited, to the removal and repair of pumps, blowers, generators, belt presses. Experience with the operation and maintenance activities of Water and Wastewater Treatment operations. 

Examples of duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Plant Maintenance Technician

• Assist with Routine Maintenance:
  1. Support routine maintenance tasks including repairs, cleaning, and inspections of buildings, structures, equipment, fans, and blowers.
  2. Learn and assist in making mechanical repairs and adjustments under supervision.
• Operational Support:
  1. Assist in operating and monitoring processing equipment and machinery under the direction of Plant Operators or supervisors.
  2. Follow instructions to ensure equipment operates efficiently and safely.
• Maintenance Record-Keeping:
  1. Assist in maintaining maintenance records, work orders, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and equipment maintenance logs.
  2. Learn to document maintenance activities accurately.
• Emergency Response Assistance:
  1. Support senior technicians or operators in responding to hazardous chemical leaks (chlorine, ammonia, sulfur dioxide) as per safety protocols.
  2. Assist in emergency response procedures and use of safety equipment under supervision.

Plant Operator:

• Effects routine maintenance (repairs and cleaning) of buildings/structures, equipment, fans and blowers; includes but is not limited to conducting routine inspections, making mechanical repairs/adjustments and overhauling pumps, reduction gear, and variable speed drive units.
• Operates and monitors all processing equipment and machinery; operation and maintenance of plant equipment with plant supervisory directives.
• Maintains and reviews maintenance records, including work orders, SOPs, O&M manuals and other various equipment maintenance records.
• Responds to and takes appropriate action in relation to hazardous chemical leaks (chlorine, ammonia, sulfur dioxide), which require the use of an oxygen breathing apparatus.
• Responds to emergency call-out.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Plant Maintenance Technician
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
 
Experience: 1 year of work experience in a facilities maintenance or mechanical repairs field preferred. Demonstrated mechanical knowledge and competency strongly preferred.
 
Licenses and Certifications: None.