Waste Water Technician

GH Engage; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off and paid holidays

Training and career development

Job summary

GH Engage in Victorville, CA is seeking a Waste Water Technician to support daily operations at a wastewater treatment plant. You will assist with maintenance, inspections and process control to ensure reliable plant performance and environmental compliance.

The role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, ability to follow procedures, and willingness to work around chemicals and outdoor equipment. Training and overtime opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in wastewater, water treatment, utilities or similar industrial environments.
• Good mechanical aptitude with hands-on maintenance experience.
• Comfortable troubleshooting pumps, motors and general plant equipment.
• Experience carrying out routine inspections and basic equipment maintenance.
• Ability to follow operating procedures and complete accurate records.
• Willingness to work around treatment chemicals and outdoor plant areas.
• Flexibility to work different shifts when required.
• Certifications/licenses in wastewater or water treatment are beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of wastewater treatment systems and plant equipment.
• Carry out routine checks and inspections across the facility.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on pumps, motors, valves and related equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot mechanical and process issues.
• Monitor plant performance via control and monitoring systems.
• Make operational adjustments to maintain effective treatment processes.
• Respond to alarms, faults and changing plant conditions.
• Take water and wastewater samples and conduct basic testing.
• Record plant readings, maintenance activity and operational information.
• Assist with equipment repairs, servicing and general plant maintenance.
• Work safely around chemicals and industrial systems.
• Help maintain reliable plant performance and environmental compliance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on maintenance

Troubleshooting pumps and motors

Routine inspections

Record keeping

Job description

I'm currently recruiting for a Waste Water Technician to join a Wastewater Treatment Plant in Victorville, CA.

I'm looking for someone with a strong Waste Water background who has experience working in Wastewater Treatment Plants and similar environments.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the day to day operation of wastewater treatment systems and plant equipment
• Carrying out routine checks and inspections across the treatment facility
• Performing planned and reactive maintenance on pumps, motors, valves and associated equipment
• Identifying and troubleshooting mechanical and process related issues
• Monitoring plant performance through control and monitoring systems
• Making operational adjustments to help maintain effective treatment processes
• Responding to equipment alarms, faults and changing plant conditions
• Taking water and wastewater samples and completing basic testing
• Recording plant readings, maintenance activity and operational information
• Assisting with equipment repairs, servicing and general plant maintenance
• Working safely around chemicals, treatment equipment and industrial systems
• Helping maintain reliable plant performance and environmental compliance

Equipment you'll be working with:

• Industrial pumps and electric motors
• Mechanical and electrical plant equipment
• Pipework, valves and flow control components
• Air handling and process aeration equipment
• Water filtration and treatment systems
• Chemical handling and dosing equipment
• Tanks, basins and associated process equipment
• Electrical control panels and motor controls
• Automated plant monitoring and control systems
• Process instrumentation, meters and sensors
• Testing and sampling equipment
• General tools and equipment used for plant maintenance

What I'm looking for:

• Previous experience working in wastewater, water treatment, utilities or a similar industrial environment
• A good mechanical aptitude with hands-on maintenance experience
• Comfortable troubleshooting pumps, motors and general plant equipment
• Experience carrying out routine inspections and basic equipment maintenance
• Ability to follow operating procedures and complete accurate records
• Willingness to work around treatment chemicals, machinery and outdoor plant areas
• Flexibility to work different shifts when required
• Relevant wastewater or water treatment certifications/licenses are beneficial but not essential

Experience within water treatment, utilities, manufacturing, industrial processing, plant operations or other similar industrial environments will also be considered.

Package:

• $40 - $45 per hour.
• Overtime opportunities
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Training and career development

If you're based in Victorville, Apple Valley, Hesperia, Adelanto, Oak Hills, Phelan or the surrounding High Desert area and would be interested in hearing more,