Wastewater Technician

Summary/objective

To perform efficient wastewater system operation and maintenance. To assist in the performance of inflow/infiltration accountability within established district goals and Division of Water rules and regulations.

About the role

Reports to: Operations Supervisor
Work Schedule: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday with overtime as needed. Must be able to respond to emergencies.
Summer hours may vary
Revision Date: June 17, 2026

Essential Functions

• Performs operation, maintenance, and repair to the wastewater collection system including lift stations.
• Appropriately documents work.
• Assists with water system operation and maintenance.
• Assists with wastewater system testing for infiltration and inflow through flow metering, smoke testing, visual inspection, and other inspection methods.
• Makes recommendations regarding effective and efficient wastewater system operation.
• Maintains current knowledge of wastewater lines, force mains, air release valves, on/off valves, meters and other system facilities.
• Provides feedback to GIS Analyst when mapping updates are needed.
• Uses GPS to record work as well as to navigate and locate system facilities.
• Prepares and submits all required reports such as inspection records, service requests/work orders, and time sheets.
• Performs other duties required of the Operations group as directed.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining all tools, transportation, work equipment, and buildings assigned in a clean, neat, and safe working condition.
• Affords assistance with planned and emergency outages and service calls assuring that service interruptions and customer inconvenience will be held to a minimum.
• Performs after hour operation while on standby as assigned.
• Keeps general manager advised of any informalities internal or external along with any overall personnel and customer problems or other needs within the organization.
• Keeps familiar with Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) reporting on hazardous and toxic chemicals, found or used in the work area.
• Works according to safety standards and polices adopted by Warren County Water District, is responsible for his or her own safety, and reports all incidents to his or her supervisor.
• Complies with all local traffic laws, regulations, and safe practices while operating any company vehicle.
• Must be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification upon employment.

Competencies

• Must possess an effective working knowledge of the operations and maintenance of wastewater facilities, including the operations of lift stations, force mains, and air release valves.
• Must have knowledge of systems and be able to use mapping system effectively.
• Must be willing to learn collection system inspection methods including smoke testing, visual and video inspection.
• Must be able to efficiently use Windows, Android, and IOS operating systems.
• Must have general knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Must be willing to develop skills in all work required.
• Must be able to organize daily work as well as assignments given by supervisor.
• Must have computer skills and access records on a digital device quickly and efficiently.

Other duties as assigned

Apply confidentiality to all areas of sensitive employee and customer information. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Reporting relationships

Reports to: Operations Supervisor

Work environment

Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions. Must be able to work a forty-hour week plus any extra time the position demands along with standby duty. Physical demands: Lifting up to fifty pounds is required. Must be able to climb in sewer manholes.

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year’s experience in operations and maintenance of a wastewater system preferred.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing to obtain Class III Wastewater Collection Operator License.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification upon employment.
• Must reside within a one-hour response time from work location.