Wastewater Plant Technician

Pay Range: $24 or More Depending on Experience 

Shift: 7AM – 5:30PM Mon- Fri with Occasional On-call nights and weekends 

Boot Allowance: Yes

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I. Job Summary

Responsible for the proper operation of the Leachate Management System (LMS) in accordance with regulatory and WM requirements.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Maintain and repair mechanical equipment, such as pumps, check valves, floats, level transducers, air compressors that are associated with the LMS.
• Work with various site contractors and consultants, as necessary, to improve the LMS.
• Use computer SCADA system for operation and troubleshooting of essential leachate management infrastructure.
• Perform inspections of the LMS and ensure timely completion of CYCLE (compliance) tasks.
• Monitor control panels to ensure proper operation of the LMS.
• Maintain records of LMS maintenance activities.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Review LMS data (i.e. flow, alarms, sump depths, loadout volume) on a daily basis to ensure proper function of the system.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components associated with the LMS
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing instrumentation systems

III. Qualifications 


IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.


This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing—including pre‑employment screening, post‑incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing—in accordance with government regulations and company policies.


V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

 

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