Maintenance Technician- Water​/Wastewater Plant

Maintenance Technician - Water/Wastewater Plant

• Posted 18-Jun-2026 (EST)
• Pay is commensurate with experience.
• Hourly
• Full Time
• Requirements:
  Class C or higher Water License and a C or higher Wastewater Operator's License.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must have 1+ years of experience Dual Licensed (Water and Wastewater) Operator.

U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well‑established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast‑paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida with a staff of over 950 employees in twenty states.

• Experience with underground water utility piping, lift stations, water treatment plants
• Experience with mechanical, electrical and/or controls
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Must have clean background

• Class A CDL with tanker endorsement preferred (not required)
• Water Distribution License preferred (not required)
• Expert in performing mechanical, electrical and/or plumbing abilities

• Assist in the investigation of utility systems and troubleshoot and correct electrical, mechanical and piping problems as experience and training allows and as directed by Lead Maintenance Mechanic.
• Pull, repair, and analyze mechanical equipment (pumps, motors, submersibles, etc.) to complete required repairs.
• Assist in the installation of new utility system improvements and other water and wastewater utility related projects.
• Respond to maintenance schedules for equipment and vehicles. Ensure the proper maintenance duties are performed. Respond to emergency calls as designated.
• Assist with the proper maintenance of equipment at plant, collection or distribution facilities; may drive a company vehicle and is responsible for appearance, maintenance, and organization of vehicle and tool inventory.
• Work with other maintenance employees and assist in coordinating the efficient use of allocated labor and supplies for day‑to‑day requirements.
• Keep maintenance records up‑to‑date including work orders and related forms.
• Assist in other duties such as reading meters, cleaning and clearing activities, painting, project punch‑out, loading and unloading materials.
• Act as a trainee if designated, in regard to the operation of heavy equipment (backhoe, excavator, tractor, etc.).
• Perform lift station inspections including cleaning, properly setting level controls, cleaning wet well walls, documenting hour meter readings and calculating run times, trim/cut grass and weed as needed, test alarm/communication systems weekly and report abnormalities to the Lead Technician.
• Manhole inspections including completing the report on each manhole and meeting the minimum quantities required.
• Fire hydrant maintenance including flushing, greasing, painting and completing the report on each hydrant and completing the minimum quantities required.

Must possess mobility to work in wastewater treatment plants and related facilities; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces, around machines and to climb and descend ladders, and to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; color vision to read gauges and identify appurtenances;

and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above‑mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites.

Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 75 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

Employees work mainly outdoors, and partially indoors, and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather…