MAINTENANCE TECH - WASTEWATER SPECIALIST

Dairy Farmers of America; Lansdale (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 107,453,000 - 123,984,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Cost Health, Dental & Vision

Pension Plan

Overtime Opportunity

Night Shift Differential

Paid Time Off

Uniforms Provided

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms, is seeking a full-time wastewater technician in Lansdale, PA. You will maintain wastewater operations, perform sampling, and coordinate with plant and township staff to ensure compliance and efficiency.

The role requires a wastewater license (minimum 'C' level), a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work overtime. Company benefits include health, pension, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Wastewater license minimum 'C' level and related water treatment certificates.
• Ability to work independently and overtime when needed.
• Licensing must be maintained current.

Responsibilities

• Maintain test results and wastewater documentation for facility management.
• Participate in wastewater meetings with plant and township personnel.
• Perform sampling for well water, municipal and wastewater discharge.
• Monitor bulk sludge pickups and related processes.
• Document and receive wastewater chemicals and supplies.
• Diagnose and repair production, processing, and packaging equipment (scheduled and emergency).
• Execute preventative maintenance and reliability assessments.
• Interpret schematics and work orders to drive accurate repairs.
• Support new equipment installation and cross-train operators.
• Identify process improvements and act on them.
• Forecast parts needs and manage procurement; maintain SOP/GMP documentation.

Skills

Root-Cause Thinker

Proactive Communicator

Continuous Improver

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Build Your Career

A stable, hands-on career withone of America's largest dairy cooperatives—company-paid health, dental & vision coverage and apension plan. Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America — a cooperative of more than 12,500 family farm owners. When you join us, you're not just maintaining equipment. You're helping deliver fresh, wholesome dairy from family farms to families everywhere.

Come make a difference that matters

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $38.49 (with req'd licensing)
• Night shift differential ($0.25)
• Overtime Opportunity
• Up to $6,240 yearly pension benefit
• No Cost Health, Dental & Vision

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision: Comprehensive company-sponsored health coverage for you and your family.
• Paid time off:Vacation and Holidays
• Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-paidbasic life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
• Disability Coverage: Short-term and long-term disability protection
• Career Development: Certifications and training — we invest in your growth
• Promote from Within: We develop our own talent first — real advancement for people who show up.
• Safety Shoes & Uniforms: Company-provided — no out-of-pocket cost to you
• Employee Referral Program: Earn rewards when someone you refer joins the team.
• Safety Shoes & Uniforms: Company-provided, no out-of-pocket cost

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Maintain test results, documentation of wastewater operation, notification of operational variances and report them up to facility management.
• Participate in wastewater meetings with plant and township personnel
• All sampling associated with well water, municipal and wastewater discharge
• Monitor bulk arrange bulk sludge pickups
• Document and receive wastewater chemicals and supplies
• Diagnose and repair production, processing, and packaging equipment — planned, unplanned, and emergency
• Execute preventative maintenance programs and routine reliability assessments
• Interpret schematics, service manuals, and work orders to drive fast, accurate repairs
• Support new equipment installation and cross-train operators to minimize downtime
• Identify process improvement opportunities and take the initiative to act on them
• Anticipate parts needs and manage procurement ahead of scheduled tasks
• Maintain complete, accurate documentation in line with SOPs and GMP standards

WHAT YOU BRING:

Requirement:

• High school diploma or GED
• Wastewater license of minimum "C" level, plus any other certificates associated with water treatment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Must maintain current required level of licensing.
• Basic computer skills; English fluency

Preferred:

• Trade or technical school certification (electrical, PLC/HMI, welding, refrigeration, or plumbing)
• Manufacturing environment background.
• Ammonia refrigeration experience

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

Root-Cause Thinker: You find the real problem, not just the symptom — and fix it once.

Proactive Communicator: You keep teams informed before problems become emergencies.

Continuous Improver: You see a better way and say so — then help make it happen.

An Equal Opportunity Employer