Wastewater Lift Station Operator & Maintenance Tech

City of Gainesville, GA; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Gainesville, GA is seeking a Lift Station Technician to operate and maintain wastewater lift stations, ensuring continuous pumping to treatment plants.

Responsibilities include inspections, reporting issues, documenting in ESRI/GIS, collecting pump-run data, monitoring generators and odor control, updating CMMS records, and semi-annual wet-well testing. A safety-sensitive role with required licenses and certifications is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety rules for equipment repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and water/wastewater equipment components.
• Knowledge of maintenance techniques and practices.
• Basic mechanical skills with hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer.

Responsibilities

• Operate daily lift station and water pumping station operations to ensure wastewater is pumped to the treatment plants.
• Inspect lift stations and report issues to supervisor, documenting findings in ESRI/GIS.
• Pull pump inspection plates and manhole covers; report and document findings.
• Enter daily pump run-time data into ESRI/GIS.
• Monitor generators and fuel levels; notify supervisor when fueling is needed.
• Monitor odor control equipment and report problems promptly.
• Maintain asset records in the CMMS system.
• Conduct wet well drawdown testing semi-annually; report results and keep records.
• Follow safety rules and regulations; keep lift stations clean and organized.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety rules

Electrical systems

Maintenance techniques

Mechanical skills

Written and oral instructions

Personal computer

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school diploma in related field

Job description

City of Gainesville, GA is seeking a Lift Station Technician to operate and maintain wastewater lift stations, ensuring continuous pumping to treatment plants.

Responsibilities include inspections, reporting issues, documenting in ESRI/GIS, collecting pump-run data, monitoring generators and odor control, updating CMMS records, and semi-annual wet-well testing. A safety-sensitive role with required licenses and certifications is emphasized.