Wastewater Lift Station Technician

City of Kinston; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The City of Kinston is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic maintenance on the wastewater collection system and lift stations. You will troubleshoot, repair, and service pumps, motors, valves, and control systems, and assist with line jetting and sewer inspections.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, keeping accurate records, monitoring SCADA readings, and responding to after‑hours emergencies while following OSHA safety standards

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing and hydraulic maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and OSHA standards.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, charts and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair pumps, motors, valves, and hydraulic components.
• Monitor and troubleshoot electrical and SCADA systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and keep accurate service records.
• Assist with jetting, rodding, and televising sewer lines to identify issues.
• Respond to after-hours maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Operate utility trucks and associated equipment for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

SCADA familiarity

Safety procedures

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school coursework (electrical/mechanical/plumbing)

Tools

SCADA systems

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Job description

The City of Kinston is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic maintenance on the wastewater collection system and lift stations. You will troubleshoot, repair, and service pumps, motors, valves, and control systems, and assist with line jetting and sewer inspections.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, keeping accurate records, monitoring SCADA readings, and responding to after‑hours emergencies while following OSHA safety standards