Water/Wastewater Technician I – Field Maintenance

American States Water Company; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid vacation and sick time

Twelve company-paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Defined Contribution Profit Sharing

Life insurance

AD&D

LTD insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible spending plans

Job summary

American States Utility Services, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to service water and wastewater systems on military installations across multiple states, including North Carolina.

You will perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections, using CMMS and SCADA tools, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will operate and maintain pumps, valves and electrical systems, participate in standby rotations, and support field crews.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Electrical schooling/training preferred.
• Ability to obtain state certifications within specified timelines.
• Willingness to obtain CDL with tanker endorsement.
• Crane and Backflow certifications required within stated periods.
• OSHA safety training mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety rules and procedures.
• Repair and maintain water/wastewater systems using hand/power tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs under supervision.
• Monitor pumps, controllers and related equipment.
• Inspect electrical and mechanical systems; use CMMS logs.
• Repair equipment including HVAC, generators, pumps and engines.
• Maintain backflow devices, valves, and related equipment.
• Identify alarms using SCADA/Telemetry.
• Be available for standby/call-out as needed.
• Prepare operational memos and review logs.
• Perform general housekeeping and site maintenance.
• Work as part of a crew to repair systems.
• Report sanitary sewer overflows promptly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Pumps & motors

Hydraulic systems

Safety practices

Hazards handling

Safe driving

MS Office

Customer service

Recordkeeping

Written/spoken communication

Education

Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

Electrical schooling

Certifications (Maintenance I)

Water/Wastewater cert within 12 mo

CDL with tanker (24 mo)

Crane certification (24 mo)

Backflow certification (36 mo)

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

HVAC equipment

Power tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

American States Utility Services, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to service water and wastewater systems on military installations across multiple states, including North Carolina.

You will perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections, using CMMS and SCADA tools, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will operate and maintain pumps, valves and electrical systems, participate in standby rotations, and support field crews.