Entry-Level Wastewater Plant Technician

Water Otter Job Board; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Paid holidays & leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

City of Tacoma is hiring a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Assistant in the Environment and Public Works Department. This entry-level role supports maintenance machinists, electrical technicians, and plant operators in operation, repair, and cleaning of WWTP equipment across plants, pump stations, and bio-solids areas.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and up to 6 months of related manual labor experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of experience in maintenance, construction, equipment operation or general manual labor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in removing, repairing, rebuilding pumps and motors
• Assisting inspecting and replacing flights in sed tanks, performing work on evaporators and water pumps
• Inspect fire and first aid equipment
• Connecting, replacing motor controls in electrical panels and troubleshooting various systems
• Perform preventive maintenance duties such as changing oil and filters, checking and replacing batteries, checking packing on pumps and adjusting as necessary, lubing and oiling equipment, cleaning air conditioners and checking various equipment according to established procedures
• Clean digesters and grit tanks; pump out sludge; remove rags and sand
• Maintain facilities and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly manner; wash down facility equipment and machinery as required
• Contact vendors to order parts and supplies as directed; transport parts and supplies as required
• Prepare and maintain electronic records
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools such as drills, hammers, pipe threader, grinders, wrenches and saws; operate a variety of equipment such as a diesel or gas pump, pressure washer, motor vehicle, and various forklifts
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Safe working methods

Maintenance basics

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Tacoma is hiring a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Assistant in the Environment and Public Works Department. This entry-level role supports maintenance machinists, electrical technicians, and plant operators in operation, repair, and cleaning of WWTP equipment across plants, pump stations, and bio-solids areas.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and up to 6 months of related manual labor experience.