Wastewater Operations & Maintenance Technician
Woodard & CurranAbingdon, Virginia
Full Time
Posted April 9, 2026
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Job Description
The Wastewater Operations Maintenance Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining wastewater treatment facilities, including monitoring processes, performing repairs, sampling, and responding to emergencies to ensure compliance and efficient plant operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plant and collection system, including remote pump stations
- Perform mechanical, pumping, and electrical repairs around the facility
- Monitor wastewater treatment processes and equipment manually and via SCADA
- Conduct process control sampling, testing, and recordkeeping
- Assist in operating treatment, mechanical, and electrical equipment and related facility components
- Participate in on-call rotation for plant coverage outside normal hours and respond to emergency situations
Requirements
- Experience with operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants and collections systems, including remote pump stations.
- Utilize basic mechanical and pumping equipment repair skills to provide maintenance and repair around the facility.
- Have experience with electrical systems to provide maintenance and repair around the facility.
- Monitor wastewater treatment processes and equipment manually and via SCADA systems.
- Perform process control sampling, testing, and recordkeeping related to wastewater treatment.
- Utilize software programs for maintenance work orders and other assigned duties as directed by the Chief Operator.
- Assist in the operation of assigned treatment, mechanical, and electrical equipment, and other related facility components, equipment, and processes.
- Participate in an on-call rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours.
- Work shifts that include weekends.
- Respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed.
Benefits & Perks
Retirement Savings 401 k Pre-tax or Roth Contributions, company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Observed holidays, choose up to 8 holidays annually
Vacation accrued based on years of experience and hours worked
Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury
Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Medical, dental, and vision health plans
Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits, additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families
DarioMind assistance program with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources
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