Waster Water Treatment Plant Industrial Maintenance Tech

Waster Water Treatment Plant Industrial Maintenance Tech 1

City of Lebanon Wastewater Treatment Plant, 321 Hartmann Dr, Lebanon, Tennessee, United States of America

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6:00 AM

This is an entry-level technical position responsible for assisting in the operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities at the wastewater treatment plant. Work includes performing routine preventive maintenance tasks, assisting with basic mechanical and electrical repairs, conducting inspections, cleaning and lubricating equipment, and supporting troubleshooting efforts under the direction of senior staff. The employee is expected to develop technical proficiency in pumps, valves, and related plant equipment while adhering to established safety standards and operating procedures.

Includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Performs routine scheduled maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains records of maintenance activities.
• Reports need for and documents major equipment repairs.
• Monitors status of various equipment adjusts, and repairs as needed, reports equipment status and condition to supervisor.
• Assesses wear and condition of electrical, mechanical, and electronic equipment and components and makes recommendations to their supervisor regarding repair or replacement.
• Conducts maintenance addressing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment in the Sewer Department.
• Conducts installation, maintenance, repair servicing of mechanical and electrical equipment, components, machinery, and facilities in plants, pumping stations, storage tanks, and distribution or collection system.
• Performs repairs to maintenance of structures at the treatment plants and, in the distribution, or collection system.
• Operates skid steer and telehandler.
• Operates dump trucks and at times may be required to operate Vactor trucks.
• Groundskeeping and maintenance.
• Welding repair to metal structures and process equipment.
• Reviews the operation of equipment and systems continually to minimize unplanned down time, anticipates and solves problems in a timely manner, and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Maintains inventory of parts and equipment; makes recommendations for purchases or replacements.
• This position is required to work overtime from time to time, as needed.
• May be asked to respond to calls for repairs outside of normal work hours.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this role.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have ability to understand wastewater equipment such as preliminary, secondary, solids handling, and disinfection.
• Must have ability to read and interpret documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform calculations as necessary for maintenance records.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and operating practices.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Ability to inspect machinery, electrical, and instrumentation in operation and detect flaws.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on machinery.
• Ability to keep accurate written records.
• Ability to utilize and keep digital records on provided asset tracking software platform.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time under unfavorable climatic conditions.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.

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