Water & Wastewater Field Technician

myhrpartnerinc; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Retirement plan and 457 plan

Stable year-round employment

Job summary

Lehigh County Authority (LCA) is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician in Allentown, PA. You will perform field maintenance, troubleshoot pumps and electrical systems, monitor SCADA alarms, and operate heavy equipment to support water and wastewater infrastructure.

The role includes mentoring junior staff, maintaining records, and rotating on-call shifts. LCA offers competitive pay, benefits, and a stable, community-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience performing maintenance, repair, operations, construction, utility, industrial, mechanical, electrical, or related technical work.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to work Monday-Friday day shift schedule and rotating 24/7 standby service.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing pumps, motors, treatment equipment, electrical systems, controls, and related infrastructure.
• Monitoring and responding to SCADA system alarms.
• Operating equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, sewer cleaning equipment, leak detection equipment, line locating equipment, and other specialized utility tools.
• Performing maintenance and repairs at pumping stations, well stations, treatment facilities, hydrants, valves, and collection systems.
• Supporting sewer televising and inspection activities.
• Conducting field repairs, excavation work, and system maintenance projects.
• Performing fire flow testing, hydrant maintenance, and meter-related activities.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing work documentation.
• Assisting with training and mentoring less experienced team members.
• Participating in a rotating on‑call schedule to support emergency response activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Field maintenance

Technical work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA systems

Pumps & motors

Job description

Lehigh County Authority (LCA) is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Technician in Allentown, PA. You will perform field maintenance, troubleshoot pumps and electrical systems, monitor SCADA alarms, and operate heavy equipment to support water and wastewater infrastructure.

The role includes mentoring junior staff, maintaining records, and rotating on-call shifts. LCA offers competitive pay, benefits, and a stable, community-focused work environment.