Water & Wastewater Electrical & Mechanical Technician II

Forsyth County, Georgia; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County is seeking a maintenance technician to perform administrative and technical tasks to complete preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and communication equipment at water and wastewater pump stations, lift stations, and water tanks.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of experience, and certifications in water distribution and wastewater collection, with a CDL to be obtained within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess and maintain water distribution certification.
• Must possess wastewater collection certification.
• CDL must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of water/wastewater equipment recommended.

Responsibilities

• Participates in preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and communication equipment at assigned facilities.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs pumps, chemical feeders, chlorinators, transmission fans, gear boxes, and other mechanical equipment.
• Inspects and repairs air release valves, tanks and booster stations, and transmission line valves.
• Completes paperwork for work orders, maintenance records, and requests for supplies and equipment.
• Remains on-call to perform emergency tasks as needed.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Water distribution certification

Wastewater collection certification

Commercial driver’s license

Job description

Forsyth County is seeking a maintenance technician to perform administrative and technical tasks to complete preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and communication equipment at water and wastewater pump stations, lift stations, and water tanks.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of experience, and certifications in water distribution and wastewater collection, with a CDL to be obtained within one year of hire.