Lift Station Technician III

About the role

The Lift Station Technician performs journeyman-level mechanical work in the Lift Stations Division under the general guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works. This position involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment, piping, and property of the lift stations. The role also includes preparation of maintenance reports and maintaining accurate and comprehensive records.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily inspections, maintains, cleans, and repairs lift stations, including pulling and replacing pumps, repairing and replacing pipes, valves, and fittings.
• Troubleshoots and corrects problems with lift station pumps.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and complete records for all work performed.
• Cleans sewage spills and applies chemicals as required per Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and policies.
• Responds to emergency and trouble calls to locate and identify the cause and performs corrective actions as required.
• Completes work in an efficient, professional, team-focused, accurate, and timely manner.
• Operates light and heavy-duty trucks, boom trucks, heavy lifting equipment, portable pumping equipment, power generation equipment, lawn maintenance equipment, and various tools.
• Properly maintains all equipment and supplies in proper and safe working order.
• Independently performs maintenance and repair work of a routine nature.
• Aids in the training and instruction of new team members.
• Aids in the review and evaluation of completed work assignments.
• Maintains frequently used parts and supplies on the assigned truck to ensure all parts needed for any given assignment are available and restocked as used.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Technician I: Minimum one (1) year experience with lift stations.
• Technician II: Minimum three (3) years’ experience with lift stations.
• Technician III: Minimum five (5) years’ experience with lift stations.
• Confined Space Training or attainment within one year.
• CPR certified or attainment within one (1) year.
• HDPE pipe welding skills required.
• Electrofusion skills required.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair and maintenance work of lift stations.
• Knowledge of the hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to mechanical maintenance and repair work in lift stations.
• Ability to perform and understand basic mathematical calculations, including metric, as it relates to equipment repair and the usage of tools.
• Ability to read and understand manuals, maps, diagrams, specifications, and drawings.
• Ability to prepare and maintain understandable, timely, complete, and accurate records and reports.
• Ability to utilize, read, and understand gauges and meters.
• Ability to participate in the after-hours, emergency on-call schedule.
• Skilled in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools, portable pumps, portable generators, hydraulic boom truck, light and heavy trucks, motorized equipment, lawn equipment, sewage processing equipment, and lift station equipment.
• Familiarity with local vendors and sources of supply.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative, team-focused, and effective relationships with team members, other agencies, other departments, leaders, and the general public.
• Ability to work independently to solve problems and make sound decisions with knowledge at hand.
• Skills relating to confined spaces training, including certification preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Skills in welding with High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe preferred.
• Skills in electrofusion preferred.

Benefits

• 12 Days of Paid Time Off
• 12 Days of Paid Sick leave– 6 may be used for family
• 12 Days of Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Social Event Outings
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits-Team Member (ZERO cost option available)
• Dental Benefits (Premium paid in FULL for Team Members)
• Orthodontic coverage for children (under 19)
• Vision Benefits
• Blood Drives (ADDITIONAL Paid Time Off for participation)
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Health Savings Account/ Medical FSA
• General Employee Retirement Pension Fund (10% of annual compensation)
• Access to Professional Financial Advisory Services
• City Paid Life Insurance and AD&D ($50,000)
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Education Assistance Program/ Tuition Reimbursement
• Job Stability & Security