Maintenance Technician; Wastewater Treatment Plant

Department:

Wastewater Treatment Plant

Maintenance Supervisor/Plant Manager

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions for the City of Cullman will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Equal opportunities are provided regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. The City of Cullman will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Full-Time / Hourly

Under general supervision, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician performs skilled and semi‑skilled maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical, electrical and structural equipment at the wastewater treatment plant. This position plays a critical role in protecting public health and the environment through accurate testing, documentation and reporting, while supporting plant operations.

• Performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on wastewater treatment plant equipment including pumps, motors, blowers, valves, conveyors, and rotary machinery.
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Installs, maintains and repairs piping systems and fittings.
• Assists with maintenance of electrical systems, including motors, and controls.
• Performs welding, fabrication, machining, and carpentry work as needed.
• Inspects equipment and facilities to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, and specialized maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintains accurate maintenance logs, work orders and inventory records.
• Co‑ordinates with operators, laboratory staff, contractors and supervisors to schedule and complete maintenance activities.
• Responds to emergency maintenance situations and plant outages as required.
• Follows safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, fall protection and chemical handling.
• Operates light truck and other automotive and related equipment.
• Operates various types of riding mowers, leaf blowers, and weed eaters.
• Performs light maintenance on mowers.
• Operates mechanical saws, cuts and fells trees and branches, observing precautions against personal injury or property damage.
• Paints buildings and equipment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Experience working at a wastewater treatment facility preferred.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and mechanical systems; knowledge of pumps, motors, HVAC, electrical controls. Welding or electrical certifications are preferred.

• Ability to lift, carry and move up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and working in confined spaces.
• Exposure to wastewater, chemicals, noise, heights, and varying weather conditions.

• Availability to work overtime, rotating shifts, and weekends/holidays as needed.
• Must maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license for operation of City of Cullman vehicles.
• Specialized certifications (e.g., welding, electrical) as required or preferred.
• Must maintain a valid Alabama CDL driver’s license for operation of City of Cullman vehicles Class
  
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• Ability to pass Grade 2 Wastewater Certification (preferred but not required).

Position is subject to random drug testing.