Plant Maintenance Technician

PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - ,

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DEPARTMENT: County Engineering

DATE POSTED: October 9, 2025

CLOSING DATE:

HIRING RANGE: $52,730 - $80,000

POSITION NUMBER: ,

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 37.5 hrs/week, Non-Exempt

THERE ARE TWO OPEN POSITIONS AVAILABLE

THIS POSITION QUALIFIES FOR A $6,000 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Performs responsible, skilled, and technical work in the maintenance and repair of equipment in the County-owned Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant, associated wastewater collection system, associated reuse water system, and potable well water system. The position may require a rotating on-call schedule to provide continual coverage of the wastewater treatment plant and may be subject to work after normal operating hours. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Utility Supervisor.

The TWWTP is rated for an average daily flow of 12 million gallons per day and is designed to meet future nutrient load requirements for the Jordan Lake nutrient management strategy. It serves the southeast portion of Durham County inside and outside the Durham City limits and serves the Research Triangle Park within Durham County. The collection and treatment of domestic sewage and wastewater is vital to public health and clean water.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains a safe workplace and follows all safety protocols and policies.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment and lift stations.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, maintains and/or calibrates mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, air compressors, sensors and telemetry equipment, ultraviolet light disinfection equipment, flow meters, and generators.
• Monitors lift stations and performs repairs as needed.
• Responds to sewer line spills and emergency calls.
• Participates in on-call rotation schedule.
• Performs various plant or lift station upkeep tasks including cleaning and painting.
• Maintains work orders, equipment logs and other documentation.
• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of the use of hand and power tools.
• General knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment used in wastewater treatment.
• General knowledge of lift stations and safety procedures.
• General knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations related to wastewater treatment and collection systems.
• Skilled in planning, organizing and prioritizing work.
• Skilled in the use of a computer.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral form.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.

MINIMUM

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in municipal wastewater maintenance, or industrial maintenance.

PREFERRED

CERTIFICATIONS:

• NC ONE WATER Maintenance Technologist 1 (MT1) Certification
• Water Pollution Control Systems Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC - Collections 1 Certification)
• Water Pollution Control Systems Operations Certification Commission (WPCSOCC - Biological 1 Certification)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license with an acceptable three-year driving history.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting and pushing, with exertion of between 20 and 100 pounds as specified.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):

Exposure to loud environments and hazards such as electrical, chemicals, and untreated raw sewage/biological pathogens. May be subject to roadway traffic based on spill or complaint. Includes exposure to…