Lift Station Technician

Wind-River-Environmenta; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wind River Environmental is hiring a Lift Station Technician in Honesdale, PA. This field-based role involves servicing sewage pump stations, performing electrical and plumbing tasks, and entering confined spaces as required.

You will troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and report on pump station equipment, including control panels, with on-call duties and potential night/weekend shifts. The position requires 21+ years old, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass DOT screenings.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of lift station maintenance and repairs experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass DOT drug screen, medical certification, and road exams.
• Read and interpret documents including safety rules and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and repair of sewage lift stations, including electrical and plumbing tasks.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform repairs as needed.
• Assist in installation, cleaning, maintenance, repair, and rebuild of mechanical equipment in pump stations.
• Respond to alarms during day and after hours; work in confined spaces up to 40 ft deep.

Skills

Confined space entry

Electrical troubleshooting

Lift station maintenance

Driver's license

Basic math

Computer literacy

Job description

Lift Station Technician

Wind River Environmental LLC Honesdale, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

Description:

Position Summary:

In this field-based position, the Lift Station Repair Technician is responsible for performing service and repair to sewage pump stations. This position involves electrical and plumbing tasks as well as confined space entry.

Performs maintenance, replacement, and repair of lift station equipment

Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing repairs

Assist in the installation, cleaning, maintenance, repair, and or rebuild of the mechanical equipment found in sewerage pump stations

Performs diagnostic test to determine operating efficiency of equipment, permit and other document readings, and prepares reports

Maintenance and repair of electrical control panels

Responds to trouble alarms during normal working hours and after hours

Work within confined spaces such as manholes, or wet wells

Work may be performed in Confined Spaces

Working on a on call rotation schedule which may include (nights, weekends, holidays)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to enter and work in confined spaces as defined by OSHA regulations up to 40 feet below ground

Climb ladders; work at heights up to 20’

Lift and move up to 65 pounds.

Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

Ability to understand instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Demonstrated working knowledge and experience using tools and testing equipment applicable to pump station maintenance, including basic knowledge of electrical controls.

Ability to read and interpret documents including Company policies and procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps and road signs.

Ability to speak, cooperate and communicate effectively with customers, co-workers and management.

Ability to work independently and manage pressure to meet deadlines.

Basic computer literacy including email and internet skills.

Ability to perform basic math functions.

Five or more years of experience performing lift station maintenance and repairs preferred.

Driver's license required, in good standing

Previous experience working with electrical components (pumps, alarms, control panels)

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $25.00 - $28.00 hourly at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Requirements:

Minimum Education/Experience/Qualifications:

Must be 21 years of age

Driver's license required, in good standing

Five or more years of experience performing lift station maintenance and repairs (preferred, but not required)

Ability to successfully pass DOT drug screen, medical certification, physical exam and road exams

Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace

Must be able to meet physical demands evaluation

Must be able to lift over 65 lbs regularly

Wind River Environmental services and maintains a broad array of non-hazardous liquid waste systems, including grease traps, septic tanks and related waste systems. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA we offer a full suite of services to business, residential and municipal customers throughout the East Coast.

Wind River Environment LLC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity , age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

Wind River Environmental participates in E-Verify. Additional information is available in English (PDF) and Spanish (PDF).

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As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.

Salary Information

$25 - $28Hourly Wage