Lift Station Technician

About the Role

Nexus Water Group has an opportunity for a Lift Station Technician responsible for maintaining distribution/collection systems with a strong focus on lift stations; identifying equipment problems; and performing maintenance of system facilities. This position travels between service areas near Clearwater, FL.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records
• Documents customer interaction and Field Activities using Company software
• Acts as liaison between customers and customer service personnel for problem/complaint resolution
• Provides on-site customer communication
• Assists with maintaining mechanical, electrical and piping systems for area lift station facilities, collection and distribution systems
• Constant, independent travel daily between worksites on Company time
• Works On-Call in rotation as scheduled; responds to emergency situations as required
• May assist with repairs of water/wastewater treatment plant equipment, lift stations and infrastructure
• Indicates irregularities on forms for necessary action by department personnel and vendors
• Assists with ordering parts and job costing
• Prepares a variety of operational reports related to collection and distribution systems, and lift stations
• May assist in maintaining plant compliance with Federal, state and local regulatory requirements
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED
• Distribution and/or Collections certification as required by statute or regulation; may be required to obtain first-level operating license within one year of employment
• Minimum of one year previous mechanical or maintenance experience
• Must maintain a valid driver's license
• General knowledge of care and operation of a variety of tools and equipment, and safe work practices is helpful

Skills

• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, regulatory agencies and their personnel
• Ability to implement recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare and submit accurate reports
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to provide for safe working conditions for fellow workers
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public
• Ability to understand and implement a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures
• Demonstrates proven ability to motivate others in the pursuit of Company goals

Work Environment

Moderate to heavy physical demands, including lifting (75 lbs.), walking (10+ miles daily), climbing and mechanical repair. Schedule is Monday through Friday. After-hour and weekend on-call support may be required. Must be available to work shift work; weekend scheduling may be required.

Pay

$19.49-$27.33

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Holidays: Starting at 3 weeks annually and paid company holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits: First day of the month after your start, you'll have access to health, dental, prescription and vision benefits
• Company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Program: Employer contribution vested at 100%, starting 30 days after your start
• Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)