Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician

City of Victoria; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Victoria is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician 2 to perform skilled maintenance on wastewater equipment and lead a crew when the supervisor is absent. The role involves inspections, ordering parts, training staff, and coordinating maintenance across lift stations and related systems.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting electrical/mechanical systems, and maintaining safety practices including lockout/tagout.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement, with a minimum of a Class D Wastewater license with the ability to upgrade to a Class C Wastewater license within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Industrial electrical practices and control wiring.
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair methods.
• Methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical trades.

Responsibilities

• Lead Maintenance Crew in absence of Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform continual inspections of operations and activities to identify inefficiencies and recommend corrective solutions.
• Inform supervisor of hazards, issues, and status of work.
• Assist supervisor in determining purchasing needs and securing quotes.
• Recommend items, supplies, tools, and equipment for wastewater operations.
• Instruct workers on the most efficient methods to accomplish assignments.
• Perform preventive and routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspections at lift stations and related structures.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Problem solving

Training

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Job description

Under general supervision, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician 2 performs highly skilled maintenance and repair work on wastewater treatment equipment.

• Must be able to lead Maintenance Crew in absence of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Performs continual inspections of operational and personnel functions and activities to identify any inefficiencies and ineffectiveness and makes recommendations to management for corrective workable solutions.
• Informs supervisor of potential hazards, problem areas, public inquiries and the status of other work activities.
• Assists supervisor in determining purchasing needs for upcoming projects and secures price quotes for purchase of equipment, supplies, materials, etc.
• Recommends items, supplies, tools, equipment, and other material needed for wastewater operations
• Instructs workers in the proper and most expedient method to accomplish assignments
• Performs preventative and routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspections at all lift stations and related structures, equipment, pumps, motors, hoists, wells, and electrical systems.
• Inspects all de-watering, rag, drying beds, and grit containment units; cleans out internal grating and replaces liners as needed; hauls off debris from drying beds to the landfill.
• Performs routine maintenance on bar screens, climber rakes, conveyors, grit classifiers, augers, and all related motors, pumps, and gear boxes; inspects for wear and tear and debris; makes adjustments, lubricates parts, and removes debris from all equipment, cleans and repairs equipment and utilizes lock out tag out procedures as appropriate.
• Completes routine maintenance, inspections, and adjustments on all pumps, gear boxes, tanks, and motors related to the aeration and clarifying processes of the plants; checks all related equipment daily, including catwalks, railings, and safety equipment to ensure functionality; lubricates all pumps, gear boxes, and motors routinely, and changes out fluids; isolates, drains, and cleans tanks as required.
• Operates the sludge press and hauls sludge loads to compost sight; exercises pumps, valves, and gates at lift stations and plants; changes chemicals, including polymer, bleach, CL2, SO2, and ammonia, containment units.
• Loads and unloads deliveries of chemicals and prepare containment units for shipment; utilizes breathing equipment to change out SO2 and CL2 containers and reconnect to the systems.
• Locates, orders, picks up, and purchases parts, equipment, and tools to perform tasks and duties; delivers and picks up all vehicles needing repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance at the Service Center; refuels all vehicles and motorized equipment as needed.

Work is performed throughout wastewater treatment facilities and requires exposure to potentially dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, hazardous chemicals, and infectious diseases. May be required to work in confined spaces, climb ladders and work at heights, and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a Class B Commercial driver’s license with Tanker Endorsement, with a minimum of a Class D Wastewater license with the ability to upgrade to a Class C Wastewater license within one (1) year of hire.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Lock and tag out procedures.
• Records maintenance and retention practices and procedures.
• Work safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Industrial electrical practices and control wiring.
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair methods.
• Methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical trades.

Skill in:

• Must have good leadership, organizational, supervisory, problem solving, and training skills.
• Must be able to exercise good judgment; make competent decisions; handle multiple projects; prioritize and organize work assignments; meet deadlines; and work well under pressure and stress.
• Must be competent in confined spaced entry
• Reading and accurately interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics, engineering blueprints, and equipment service manuals.
• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues.
• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Following safe work practices including the proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Operating a variety of required tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Maintaining accurate records and filing systems.
• Preparing clear and concise reports.