Lift Station Technician

Onslow Water & Sewer Authority; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow Water & Sewer Authority in North Carolina seeks a technically skilled tradesworker to perform maintenance and repair of pumps, valves, and electrical/mechanical components of the water and wastewater system. You will carry out preventive maintenance, respond to emergencies, and document work activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in water/wastewater operations, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in water and wastewater operations.
• Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification and Flagger certification required.
• Must meet minimum driving standards and hold an appropriate NC driver's license.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of pumps, valves, motors, and electrical/mechanical components in water and wastewater systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections, replace filters, lubricate bearings, and rebuild or repair equipment.
• Respond to emergency repair calls and work outside normal hours when needed.
• Maintain records of work activities and collect samples for laboratory analysis as required.
• Operate and troubleshoot pumps and related machinery and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical trades

Safety compliance

Reading comprehension

Team communication

Bench & hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED

Flagger certification

Driver's license

Tools

Bench & hand tools

Job description

Performsintermediateskilledtradesworkmaintainingandrepairingspecializedmachineryandequipmentandrelatedmechanicalandelectricalcomponentsfor the water and wastewater system,boosterpumps,tanksatwatertreatmentplants,sewerliftstations,pumps,grinders,wastewatertreatmentplantsandrelatedworkasapparentorassigned. Work isperformedunder themoderatesupervisionofthe Collections Field Foreman.

These are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Deliver excellent customer experiences in all interactions with internal and external customers.

Performs sewer pump station rounds, records readings, performs preventive maintenance inspections such as checking and lubricating bearings, gearboxes, checking and replacing filters, cleaning out wet wells, packing pumps, mowing and other preventive maintenance activities. Maintains and repairs, rebuilds, disassembles, assembles, reassembles, installs, test and runs machinery, equipment and related mechanical electrical components including well pumps, aerators, softeners, filters, lift station pumps, generators, other water and wastewater plants and well site machinery and equipment. Repairs, rebuilds and/or replaces valves, solenoids, ball valves, pumps, pipes, electrical components, etc.; performing soldering when necessary. Troubleshoots minor electrical problems, mechanical problems, plumbing problems, and hydraulic problems, processing problems and other equipment problems. Maintains and repairs pumps, motors and hydraulic systems and other apparatus and equipment; changes impellers, flapper valves, hour meters, replaces air release valves, cleans out lift stations, cleans baskets and grinders. Maintains, repairs and replaces equipment components submersible wastewater pumps, grinders, check valves, injectors, scales, switches, receptacles, wiring, fans, starters, ballasts, vent fans, heaters, etc., replaces fuses, belts, chains, etc., on motorized equipment such as mowers, blowers, pumps and small vehicles, etc. Maintains and replenishes inventory of repair parts. Prepares and maintains record of work activities. Collects water and/or wastewater samples from various locations for laboratory analysis and reporting purposes. Responds to emergency repair calls. Will be required to work outside normal work hours in emergency and on-all situations.

Performs related tasks as required.

Education and Experience & Special Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in water and wastewater operations as described in the essential functions.
• Possession of Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification and Flagger certified.
• Must meet the minimum driving standards set by ONWASA and have possession of an appropriate driver’s license in the State of North Carolina.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools and materials of the electrical and mechanical trades; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with general maintenance operations and ability to take and enforce appropriate safety precautions; ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization; ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry; ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions ; skill in the use and care of bench and hand tools, machines and equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers and the general public.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Thisworkrequirestheregularexertionofupto25poundsofforce,frequentexertionofupto50poundsofforceandoccasionalexertionofupto100poundsof force;workregularlyrequiresstanding,walking,usinghandstofinger,handleorfeelandreaching withhandsandarms,frequentlyrequiresclimbingorbalancing,stooping, kneeling,crouchingorcrawling,pushingorpullingandliftingandoccasionallyrequiresspeaking orhearing,smellingandrepetitivemotions;workrequiresclosevision, distancevision,abilitytoadjustfocus,depthperception,colorperceptionandperipheralvision;vocalcommunicationisrequiredforexpressingorexchangingideas bymeansofthespokenword;hearingisrequiredtoperceiveinformationatnormalspokenwordlevels;workrequirespreparingandanalyzingwrittenorcomputer data,visualinspectioninvolvingsmalldefectsand/orsmallparts,usingmeasuringdevices,assemblyorfabricationofpartswithinarm'slength,operatingmachines,operatingmotorvehiclesorequipmentandobservinggeneralsurroundingsandactivities;workfrequentlyrequiresworkingnearmovingmechanicalparts,exposure tofumesorairborneparticles,exposuretotoxicorcausticchemicals,exposuretotheriskofelectricalshockandexposuretovibrationandoccasionallyrequires workinginhigh,precariousplaces,exposuretooutdoorweatherconditions,exposuretoextremecold(non-weather),exposuretoextremeheat(non-weather)and exposuretobloodbornepathogensandmayberequiredtowearspecializedpersonalprotectiveequipment;workisgenerallyinamoderatelynoisylocation(e.g.business office, lighttraffic).This is a safety-sensitive position requiring a background check, driving record check, and pre-employment and random drug screening in accordance with ONWASA's Drug-Free Workplace policy. ONWASA's Drug-Free Workplace policy establishes zero tolerance.

In case of disaster, either natural or man-made, as a condition of employment employee will be called upon to serve ONWASA customers. Service to customers during a disaster will result in the assignment of other duties, which will take precedence over duties described in this class description.

Onslow Water & Sewer Authority (ONWASA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants seeking employment. All employment policies and practices will be nondiscriminatory in compliance with federal laws, state statutes, and local ordinances.

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States. Onslow Water & Sewer Authority (ONWASA) participates in E-Verify.