Wastewater Maintenance Technician

Wastewater Maintenance Technician

Department: Water/Wastewater


Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Greenville, MS

Reporting To: Rebecca Bellemin

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 / hour

Description

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.

Key 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.

What you'll need

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.

Technical 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.

Communication & Professional Skills

• 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.

Why Join Our Team

We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

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

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.