Lift Station Technician

Performsintermediateskilledtradesworkmaintainingandrepairingspecializedmachineryandequipmentandrelatedmechanicalandelectricalcomponentsfor the water and wastewater system,booster pumps,tanksatwatertreatmentplants,sewerliftstations,pumps,grinders,wastewatertreatmentplantsandrelatedworkasapparentorassigned. Work isperformedunder themoderatesupervisionofthe Collections Field Foreman.

These are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Deliver excellent customer experiences in all interactions with internal and external customers.

Performs sewer pump station rounds, records readings, performs preventive maintenance inspections such as checking and lubricating bearings, gearboxes, checking and replacing filters, cleaning out wet wells, packing pumps, mowing and other preventive maintenance activities. Maintains and repairs, rebuilds, disassembles, assembles, reassembles, installs, test and runs machinery, equipment and related mechanical electrical components including well pumps, aerators, softeners, filters, lift station pumps, generators, other water and wastewater plants and well site machinery and equipment.

Repairs, rebuilds and/or replaces valves, solenoids, ball valves, pumps, pipes, electrical components, etc.; performing soldering when necessary. Troubleshoots minor electrical problems, mechanical problems, plumbing problems, and hydraulic problems, processing problems and other equipment problems. Maintains and repairs pumps, motors and hydraulic systems and other apparatus and equipment; changes impellers, flapper valves, hour meters, replaces air release valves, cleans out lift stations, cleans baskets and grinders.

Maintains, repairs and replaces equipment components submersible wastewater pumps, grinders, check valves, injectors, scales, switches, receptacles, wiring, fans, starters, ballasts, vent fans, heaters, etc., replaces fuses, belts, chains, etc., on motorized equipment such as mowers, blowers, pumps and small vehicles, etc. Maintains and replenishes inventory of repair parts. Prepares and maintains record of work activities. Collects water and/or wastewater samples from various locations for laboratory analysis and reporting purposes.

Responds to emergency repair calls. Will be required to work outside normal work hours in emergency and on-all situations.

Performs related tasks as required.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in water and wastewater operations as described in the essential functions.
• Possession of Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification and Flagger certified.
• Must meet the minimum driving standards set by ONWASA and have possession of an appropriate driver’s license in the State of North Carolina.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools and materials of the electrical and mechanical trades; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with general maintenance operations and ability to take and enforce appropriate safety precautions; ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization;

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