Wastewater Systems Maintenance Technician

City of Las Cruces; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Las Cruces is seeking a Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on treatment plant equipment, lift stations, and associated piping. The role requires operating a Vactor truck, handling pumps, motors, and related devices, and ensuring continuous service with safety protocols.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and 2+ years of wastewater maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and hold NM Level II certification with Level III within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2 years of wastewater maintenance experience.
• Valid driver's license required; Class B CDL required for certain maintenance roles.
• NM Level II Wastewater Certification required; NM Level III within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains wastewater plant or systems equipment; perform work on vactor trucks, lift stations, pumps, motors, valves, piping, Genset, blowers, compressors, and related equipment.
• Provide preventive maintenance of Lift Station equipment to prevent breakdowns; perform in-house Vactor truck repairs.
• Operate Vactor truck to repair lift stations and prevent spills; return equipment to service promptly.
• Pull and inspect lift station pumps; fabricate tools/parts to keep equipment operating; assist other crews in sewer line or manhole work.
• Maintain odor control equipment and keep logs/work orders updated; coordinate parts with vendors.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Lift station repairs

Vactor truck operation

Pipe and pump repair

Equipment inspection

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Genset

Blowers

Compressors

Job description

City of Las Cruces is seeking a Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on treatment plant equipment, lift stations, and associated piping. The role requires operating a Vactor truck, handling pumps, motors, and related devices, and ensuring continuous service with safety protocols.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and 2+ years of wastewater maintenance experience, a valid driver’s license, and hold NM Level II certification with Level III within a