MAINTENANCE TECH - WASTEWATER SPECIALIST

Dairy Farmers of America; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Pension

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Career development

Promotion from within

Safety shoes & uniforms

Referral program

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, via its Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms brand, is seeking a Maintenance Tech - Wastewater Specialist to join its farm cooperative network in the Lansdale area. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining wastewater systems, documenting operations, and coordinating with plant and township personnel.

You will perform sampling, monitor sludge pickups, and help implement preventive maintenance while upholding SOPs and GMP standards. Licensing and English fluency are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Independence

Overtime readiness

English fluency

Proactive communication

Problem solving

Education

Wastewater license (C level)

High school diploma or GED

Water treatment certificates

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

MAINTENANCE TECH - WASTEWATER SPECIALIST

A stable, hands-on career with one of America's largest dairy cooperatives - company-paid health, dental & vision coverage and a pension 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)
• Up to $6,240 yearly pension benefit

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-paid basic 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.

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.