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Pump Operator​/Mechanical Room Operator​/Filter Specialist

Job in Renton, King County, Washington, 98056, USA
Listing for: American Water Works Association
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-27
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Utility Technician
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Utility Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Pump Operator / Mechanical Room Operator / Filter Specialist

We are seeking a hands-on Pump Operator / Mechanical Room Operator / Filter Specialist to monitor, operate, and maintain mechanical-room equipment and water-treatment systems.

Responsibilities:
  • Operate and monitor pumps, motors, valves, filters, tanks, and related mechanical equipment.
  • Inspect equipment for leaks, abnormal noise, vibration, pressure, temperature, and performance issues.
  • Monitor water flow, pressure, levels, filtration cycles, and system readings.
  • Operate and maintain centrifugal, booster, circulation, and transfer pumps.
  • Understand valve types, valve positioning, piping layouts, and flow-control systems.
  • Operate, backwash, clean, and troubleshoot filtration equipment.
  • Perform routine maintenance, lubrication, adjustments, and basic repairs.
  • Identify and respond to pump failures, clogged filters, pressure changes, leaks, and hydraulic problems.
  • Read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and operating procedures.
  • Maintain accurate equipment logs, inspection reports, maintenance records, and incident reports.
  • Follow safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and environmental regulations.
  • Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, vendors, and field teams when escalation is needed.
Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience operating pumps, valves, filters, piping, and mechanical-room systems.
  • Background in water treatment, wastewater, HVAC, plumbing, industrial facilities, utilities, or process operations.
  • Knowledge of flow rates, pressure, hydraulics, filtration, and basic fluid mechanics.
  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment.
  • Experience reading P&IDs and technical specifications.
  • Mechanical, water-treatment, HVAC, plumbing, or industrial-operations certification is preferred.
  • OSHA or equivalent safety training is an advantage.
  • Able to work independently and communicate clearly with a remote engineering or operations team.
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