Service Technician
On-siteDelmar, Delaware, United States or Skippack, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Lead field crews in water/wastewater mechanical equipment repairs and maintenance at pump stations and treatment facilities. Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues on pumps, motors, and blowers while performing laser shaft alignment, vibration testing, and minor welding or fabrication as needed. Coordinate work with plant operators, provide status updates, and mentor junior technicians. Ensure compliance with OSHA and confined-space safety protocols, complete service reports, and operate a company mechanic's truck with crane throughout the tri-state region. Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency response. Requires 5+ years of hands-on service experience, valid driver's license, and ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years hands-on service experience in the water/wastewater industry, combining heavy mechanical work with practical electrical troubleshooting
- Must be comfortable working in and around wastewater environments
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility
- Must have basic knowledge in phases of general construction
- Must be able to perform laser shaft alignment and vibration testing
- Must be able to perform minor welding or fabrication as needed
- Must be able to coordinate work with plant operators; provide clear status updates and mentor junior technicians
- Must ensure compliance with OSHA and confined-space safety protocols; complete service reports and daily logs
- Must be able to operate a company-owned mechanic's truck (with crane) throughout the tri-state region
- Must obtain/maintain DOT medical card
- Must participate in an on-call rotation for emergency response
- Must have a valid driver's license and ability to secure DOT medical card for Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia
- Must be able to routinely drive/operate a mechanic's truck with crane
- Must be self-motivated and organized
- Must be able to read equipment manuals, schematics and blueprints
- Must be a clear communicator, comfortable working side-by-side with plant personnel
- Must be proficient with laser assignments and vibration analysis
- Must have OSHA 40-hour certification
- Must have Confined Space Entry certification
- Must have CPR & First-Aid certification
- Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Must be able to talk and hear
- Must be able to occasionally be exposed to moving parts, fumes and/or airborne particles, extreme heat, risk of shock, inclement/outdoor weather, and noise level is loud at times
- Must be able to perform general welding and fabrication tasks
Desired Qualifications
- 3 years related experience
- Maintenance experience
- Experience in Wastewater services, heavy civil construction, or other heavy industry
- Solid working knowledge of pump station and treatment-plant processes and flows; mechanically inclined
- Proficient with laser assignments and vibration analysis is a plus
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