Lift Station Technician

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

Job summary

Wind River Environmental LLC seeks a Lift Station Repair Technician to service and repair sewer lift stations. The role involves electrical and plumbing tasks, and confined space work, with on-call duties including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities include repairing equipment, diagnosing issues, maintaining control panels, and responding to alarms. Candidates should have relevant experience and be able to work in adverse weather and confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of lift station maintenance and repairs (preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret documents including safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Driver's license in good standing and eligible for DOT-related requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, replacement, and repair of lift station equipment.
• Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and performing repairs.
• Assist in installation, cleaning, maintenance, repair, and rebuild of mechanical equipment in sewerage pump stations.
• Performs diagnostic tests to determine operating efficiency and prepares reports.
• Maintenance and repair of electrical control panels.
• Responds to trouble alarms during day and after hours.
• Work in confined spaces such as manholes or wet wells.
• May be on call including nights, weekends, holidays.

Skills

Confined space entry

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing

Pumps and control panels

Reading schematics

Communication

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Testing equipment

Job description

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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)
• Acceptable driving record
• 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.

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