Senior Pumping Station Technician

Baltimore County; Overlea (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to repair, inspect, and install mechanical, electrical, and electronic components in sewerage pumping stations and treatment facilities. Responsibilities include diagnosing grinder pump issues, performing routine inspections, and maintaining telemetry and alarm systems.

The role requires four years of related experience and a valid Maryland driver's license. Some postings may require a commercial license and FMCSA certification.

Qualifications

• Four years' experience in the repair, maintenance, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components used in sewerage pumping stations.
• Possession of a valid Maryland driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Some positions may require possession of a valid commercial Maryland driver's license (Class B or A) and a Medical Examiner's Certificate per FMCSA.
• Strong ability to diagnose and troubleshoot grinder pumps and pumping stations.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays; perform heavy physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, repairs, maintains, inspects, and installs mechanical, electrical, and electronic components used in sewerage pumping stations, treatment plants, and related facilities.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with grinder pumps.
• Diagnose problems in pumping stations by using OIT screen with the ability to navigate through the program.
• Performs regular, periodic inspections of sewerage pumping stations and their components.
• Repairs, maintains, installs, and inspects mechanical and electrical equipment such as pumps, motors, valves and control systems.
• Tests telemetering alarm systems.
• Tests air monitoring meters.
• Performs major repairs, installations, and overhauls of pumps, as well as grinder pumps, and greases pumps.
• Replaces packing.
• Cleans and pulls debris from pumps.
• Inspects right angle drives.
• Checks engine batteries and replaces batteries as required.
• Pulls and cleans sump pumps.
• Runs station pump tests.
• Performs general plant maintenance on pumping stations, their grounds, and other bureau facilities.
• Leads laborers and others in the cleaning of wet wells.
• Provides guidance to lesser skilled mechanics.
• Responds to bureau emergencies and alarms of equipment malfunctions at pumping stations including grinder pump alarms.
• Participates in safety training exercises.
• Documents and maintains records of worked performed.
• Reviews and completes work check lists for each station or plant.
• Prepares work orders.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Electrical maintenance

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Documentation

Job description

Baltimore County is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to repair, inspect, and install mechanical, electrical, and electronic components in sewerage pumping stations and treatment facilities. Responsibilities include diagnosing grinder pump issues, performing routine inspections, and maintaining telemetry and alarm systems.

The role requires four years of related experience and a valid Maryland driver's license. Some postings may require a commercial license and FMCSA certification.