Field Operations & Maintenance Technician - Water/Wastewater

myHR Partner, Inc; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pension plan

Stable year-round employment

Job summary

Lehigh County Authority in Allentown, PA seeks an Operations & Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain pumps, motors, and treatment equipment. The role involves electrical systems, SCADA alarms, and field work at pumping stations and collection systems.

You will join a hands-on team committed to reliable water and wastewater services, with on-call rotating shifts and opportunities to mentor others.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience in maintenance, repair, or operations in utilities, industrial, or related fields.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to work Monday-Friday day shift with rotating 24/7 standby service.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair pumps, motors, treatment equipment, electrical systems, controls, and related infrastructure.
• Monitor and respond to SCADA system alarms.
• Operate equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, sewer cleaning equipment, leak detection equipment, line locating equipment, and other utility tools.
• Perform maintenance at pumping stations, well stations, treatment facilities, hydrants, valves, and collection systems.
• Support sewer televising and inspection activities.
• Conduct field repairs, excavation work, and system maintenance projects.
• Perform fire flow testing, hydrant maintenance, and meter-related activities.
• Maintain accurate records and complete work documentation.
• Assist with training and mentoring less experienced team members.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule to support emergency response activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanical maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA systems

Pumps

Motors

Electrical controls

Leak detection equipment

Job description

Lehigh County Authority in Allentown, PA seeks an Operations & Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain pumps, motors, and treatment equipment. The role involves electrical systems, SCADA alarms, and field work at pumping stations and collection systems.

You will join a hands-on team committed to reliable water and wastewater services, with on-call rotating shifts and opportunities to mentor others.