WTP Maintenance Technician 1

City of Smyrna Police Department; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

PTO 23 days after 0-4 years

Longevity bonus

merit pay and annual salary increase

Disability insurance

Life Insurance (1x salary)

Retirement match

Education reimbursement

Free wellness programs & gym access

Job summary

The City of Smyrna is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Tech I to train in operating and maintaining all WTP equipment under supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining and calibrating feeders, pumps, motors, and valves, and ensuring SCADA operations are understood and utilized.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting. Candidate will join a team focused on reliability of water treatment operations, with opportunities for growth to higher

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Trains to operate and maintain all water treatment plant equipment as directed by maintenance supervisor and/or manager.
• Trains to perform maintenance of equipment related to maintenance of the water treatment plant and pump stations including calibration of feeders and instruments, and repair feeders, pumps, motors, hoists, backflow preventers, valves, and other treatment equipment.
• Trains to perform maintenance of equipment related to maintenance of distribution booster stations and water tanks.
• Trains to view, understand, and maintain Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system.
• Enters and updates files on computer for preparing reports, spreadsheets, historical information, maintenance records and letters as directed.
• Maintains sanitary cleanliness of work areas, the treatment plant and associated facilities. Trains to re-build and/or check valves, pumps, motors, hoists, feeders, and etc.
• Maintains records in compliance to Federal, State, and City regulations.
• Works safely observing all OSHA, Federal, State, and City regulations. Reports any accidents immediately to Supervisor.
• Correctly wears appropriate personal protective equipment when required.
• Conducts behavior at all times in a professional manner to reflect positively on customer’s perception of the Town of Smyrna.
• Promotes the teamwork environment. Assists coworkers when necessary.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job description

PAY & BENEFITS

Pay begins at $54,203.42 yearly salary for WTP Maintenance Tech I and is dependent upon applicable experience.

In addition to the base salary, this full-time position is eligible for an annual performance bonus as well as a longevity bonus.

BENEFITS

Paid Holidays: 13 days

Paid Time Off : 0-4 years of service = 23 days (7.08 hours per pay period)

Longevity Bonus: Based on Years of Service

Merit Pay: Based on performance (Annual Salary increase and Bonus)

Town Paid Benefits Include

• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life Insurance (1x Salary or $50k minimum, $10k spouse, & $5k child)
• Retirement Contribution & Match
• Education Reimbursement
• Free Wellness Programs and Free Gym Access

BIWEEKLY Insurance Premium Costs (includes vision & dental)

HSA: $20 single $110 family

OAP: $25 single $150 family

Description

The purpose of this classification is to train to perform all assigned equipment maintenance tasks in the Water Treatment Plant. Duties and responsibilities include: operating and maintaining all WTP equipment; performing maintenance on equipment related to Water Treatment Plant operations; views, understands, and operates SCADA. This classification precedes the Maintenance Tech. II position. Under general supervision, reports to WTP Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Trains to operate and maintain all water treatment plant equipment as directed by maintenance supervisor and/or manager.
• Trains to perform maintenance of equipment related to maintenance of the water treatment plant and pump stations including calibration of feeders and instruments, and repair feeders, pumps, motors, hoists, backflow preventers, valves, and other treatment equipment.
• Trains to perform maintenance of equipment related to maintenance of distribution booster stations and water tanks.
• Trains to view, understand, and maintain Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system.
• Enters and updates files on computer for preparing reports, spreadsheets, historical information, maintenance records and letters as directed.
• Maintains sanitary cleanliness of work areas, the treatment plant and associated facilities. Trains to re-build and/or check valves, pumps, motors, hoists, feeders, and etc.
• Maintains records in compliance to Federal, State, and City regulations.
• Works safely observing all OSHA, Federal, State, and City regulations. Reports any accidents immediately to Supervisor.
• Correctly wears appropriate personal protective equipment when required.
• Conducts behavior at all times in a professional manner to reflect positively on customer’s perception of the Town of Smyrna.
• Promotes the teamwork environment. Assists coworkers when necessary.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides coverage in absence of other personnel in maintenance and operations.
• Performs duties as required by the maintenance supervisor, assistant manager or manager.
• May have to work after hours in emergency situations.
• Must maintain a city cell phone and be available for on-call 24/7. Must be able to respond to plant emergencies within 20 minutes.
• Helps maintain the cleanliness of machines, work area and facility. Report incidents, or malfunctioning equipment to the Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must obtain Tennessee Grade 2 Distribution Systems Certification and Tennessee Grade III Water Treatment Operators Certification within 36 months of date of hire.
• Must obtain Tennessee Grade IV Water Treatment Operators Certification within 48 months of date of hire.
• Must obtain a Tennessee CDL License within 12 months.
• Must have a valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Must be able to wear mandatory safety equipment (self-contained breathing apparatus, respirator).

Supplemental Information

Implement and assure adherence to Town of Smyrna’s policies and procedures regarding Equal Employment Opportunity.

• Adheres to Town of Smyrna initiative on business ethics and conduct.
• Adheres to federal/state laws and relations regarding MSDA, OSHA and EPA compliance.
• Mandatory overtime is sometimes required, as well as varying work hours including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

The Town of Smyrna offers a generous benefit package for its Full-Time employees which can be viewed by clicking the link below.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Please Note: Part-time Positions are not eligible for employee benefits.