Pump Station Technician — Mechanical & Electrical Repair

City of New Bern; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Bern is seeking a skilled Maintenance Worker to perform intermediate tasks in inspection, repair, and maintenance of pumping station equipment under supervision. Responsibilities include inspecting pumps, maintaining associated equipment, reading meters, and making electrical repairs as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, substantial experience in pumping station maintenance, and possess a valid NC CDL and Grade-I Wastewater Certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and substantial experience in repair/maintenance of pumping station equipment.
• Possession of a valid NC Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Possession of Grade-I Wastewater Collection certification issued by NC.
• Criminal background check required for all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain and repair sewer pumping stations and related equipment.
• Read meters and gauges and adjust or replace malfunctioning parts.
• Perform minor electrical repairs and lubrication of pumps and motors.
• Degrease wet wells and maintain vacuum sewer stations.
• Remove malfunctioning pumps and install replacements as needed.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Safety awareness

Reading gauges

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in pumping stations

Tools

Commercial driver's license (CDL)

Job description

City of New Bern is seeking a skilled Maintenance Worker to perform intermediate tasks in inspection, repair, and maintenance of pumping station equipment under supervision. Responsibilities include inspecting pumps, maintaining associated equipment, reading meters, and making electrical repairs as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, substantial experience in pumping station maintenance, and possess a valid NC CDL and Grade-I Wastewater Certification.