Wastewater Maintenance Technician

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Wastewater Maintenance Technician to join our team in Greenville, MS. This role supports our continued growth and offers the opportunity to work on & support meaningful projects alongside a collaborative, experienced team. You’ll have the chance to build your career while contributing to impactful solutions across the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Maintenance Manager and perform maintenance activities in support of the wastewater treatment facility's reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on pumps, motors, blowers, valves, piping, chemical feed systems, electrical components, instrumentation, and other wastewater treatment equipment to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Corrective Maintenance & Repairs: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment failures. Complete repairs efficiently to restore equipment to service while minimizing disruption to plant operations.
• Equipment Inspections: Conduct routine inspections of treatment equipment, lift stations, and supporting infrastructure to identify wear, deterioration, leaks, vibration, or other conditions requiring maintenance.
• Work Order Management: Complete assigned maintenance work orders, document labor, materials, and equipment status, and communicate maintenance needs and repair priorities to the Maintenance Manager.
• Troubleshooting: Utilize mechanical and electrical troubleshooting techniques to identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to improve system reliability.
• Maintenance Planning: Assist the Maintenance Manager with planning, scheduling, and executing preventive and predictive maintenance activities, including equipment shutdowns and annual maintenance projects.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, equipment histories, and inventory usage in accordance with facility procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety policies, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, confined space requirements, and OSHA regulations while performing maintenance activities. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Inventory & Parts Management: Assist with maintaining an inventory of spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies. Notify the Maintenance Manager of inventory shortages and equipment requiring replacement.
• On-Call Support: Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency equipment failures as needed.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, electrical systems, wastewater technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of industrial, municipal wastewater, water treatment, or related maintenance experience preferred. Experience maintaining pumps, motors, blowers, valves, gearboxes, chemical feed equipment, and process equipment is preferred.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience maintaining and repairing wastewater treatment equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance software (CMMS preferred).
• Basic understanding of electrical controls, instrumentation, and process equipment is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Maintenance Manager, operations staff, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple maintenance tasks.
• Ability to accurately document completed work and maintenance activities.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities

Pay

$20.00 - $25.00 / hour