MAINTENANCE TECH - WASTEWATER SPECIALIST

Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms, Inc.

Lansdale (Montgomery County)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 53,000

Full time

45 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Pension Plan
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Career Development
Promote from Within
Safety Shoes
Uniforms
Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms is seeking a Maintenance Tech – Wastewater Specialist to join a farmer-owned cooperative. This role maintains wastewater operations, manages documentation, participates in meetings, and ensures samples and waste handling are performed per SOPs.

The company offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, a pension plan, and opportunities for growth. The position provides competitive pay starting at $38.49/hour with a path to advancement, paid time off, life and

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Wastewater license (minimum C) and related water-treatment certificates preferred.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency with basic computer tasks and English fluency.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain test results and wastewater operation documentation.
  • Attend wastewater meetings with plant and township personnel.
  • Sample well water, municipal, and wastewater discharge as required.
  • Oversee bulk sludge pickups and monitor waste handling.

Skills

Independent work
Overtime ability
English fluency
Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED
Wastewater license (minimum C)

Job description

MAINTENANCE TECH - WASTEWATER SPECIALIST

#38182

Company

Lehigh Valley Dairy Farms

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)
  • 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-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
Requirements

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

32.49 - 38.49

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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