About this role
About the Role The Planet Group is partnering with a utilities company to hire a Maintenance Technician responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining equipment across water and wastewater facilities in the Poplar Grove area. The role reports to the Field Supervisor and also provides customer service support as needed to help ensure reliable water and wastewater services. What You'll Do
- Operate and maintain facilities and equipment for wastewater activated sludge treatment, lagoons, lift stations, and collection systems.
- Operate and maintain equipment for wastewater and water treatment plants, well facilities, pumping, and storage facilities as needed.
- Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment used in water and wastewater facilities.
- Perform and record inspections and tests on system operations, reviewing data to ensure proper operation.
- Collect, analyze, and record water and wastewater samples for regulatory compliance and process control monitoring.
- Prepare reports for the Company, IEPA, ICC, and other regulatory entities.
- Respond to customer service requests, water distribution, and collection system work orders.
- Assist with other tasks or projects as assigned. What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Professional experience with industrial mechanical systems and/or pumps (preferred).
- Valid U.S. Driver's License; CDL a plus.
- Class II Wastewater License.
- Class B Water License.
- Excellent written and verbal communications and strong customer service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to read and follow operating instructions; mathematical ability to support dosages and volumetric calculations.
- Computer literate with database tools. Nice to Have
- CDL is a plus. Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $46/hour