Pump Operator/Mechanical Room Operator/Filter Specialist
Job in
Auburn, King County, Washington, 98002, USA
Listed on 2026-09-27
Listing for:
American Water Works Association
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-27
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Utility Technician -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Utility Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a hands-on Pump Operator / Mechanical Room Operator / Filter Specialist to monitor, operate, and maintain mechanical-room equipment and water-treatment systems.
Responsibilities:- Operate and monitor pumps, motors, valves, filters, tanks, and related mechanical equipment.
- Inspect equipment for leaks, abnormal noise, vibration, pressure, temperature, and performance issues.
- Monitor water flow, pressure, levels, filtration cycles, and system readings.
- Operate and maintain centrifugal, booster, circulation, and transfer pumps.
- Understand valve types, valve positioning, piping layouts, and flow-control systems.
- Operate, backwash, clean, and troubleshoot filtration equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance, lubrication, adjustments, and basic repairs.
- Identify and respond to pump failures, clogged filters, pressure changes, leaks, and hydraulic problems.
- Read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and operating procedures.
- Maintain accurate equipment logs, inspection reports, maintenance records, and incident reports.
- Follow safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and environmental regulations.
- Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, vendors, and field teams when escalation is needed.
- Experience operating pumps, valves, filters, piping, and mechanical-room systems.
- Background in water treatment, wastewater, HVAC, plumbing, industrial facilities, utilities, or process operations.
- Knowledge of flow rates, pressure, hydraulics, filtration, and basic fluid mechanics.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Experience reading P&IDs and technical specifications.
- Mechanical, water-treatment, HVAC, plumbing, or industrial-operations certification is preferred.
- OSHA or equivalent safety training is an advantage.
- Able to work independently and communicate clearly with a remote engineering or operations team.
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