Water & Wastewater Maintenance Technician Trainee

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County is seeking a skilled Industrial Technician Maintenance staff assistant to help maintain mechanical equipment across water and wastewater facilities. The role includes assisting with preventive and corrective maintenance, fabricating repair parts, welding, and operating metalworking equipment.

You will also monitor quality and safety, and input SCADA data for reporting. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of related experience, and a valid

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience in construction, maintenance, electrical, electronics, process control wastewater monitoring, and/or compliance activities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Industrial Technician Maintenance staff in daily work schedule and recommend changes in water/wastewater facilities mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot problems and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on water/wastewater equipment.
• Fabricate and machine repair parts; weld steel, brass and aluminum; operate lathes, mill/drill presses, welders and related metalworking tools.
• Monitor, review and ensure safety standards; input data from SCADA and run reports.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA system

Welding equipment

Job description

DeKalb County is seeking a skilled Industrial Technician Maintenance staff assistant to help maintain mechanical equipment across water and wastewater facilities. The role includes assisting with preventive and corrective maintenance, fabricating repair parts, welding, and operating metalworking equipment.

You will also monitor quality and safety, and input SCADA data for reporting. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least three years of related experience, and a valid