NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Wastewater Maintenance Technician
Tacoma, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$32.70/hr - $40.84/hr
3+ years expNEOGOV is a company working with Pierce County, and they are seeking a Wastewater Maintenance Technician. This role involves supporting the operation, maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical equipment and systems related to wastewater treatment and public works.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Operate T.V. inspection van to visually locate infiltration, sags or problems associated with sewer lines
Clean main sewer lines by operating a high velocity jet cleaning truck
Drive and operate various pieces of equipment and hand and power tools associated with construction in the wastewater industry to perform job assignments
Pump septic tanks and wet wells utilizing single or tandem axle pump trucks; clean, repair and maintain community septic tanks, drain fields and valve boxes
Maintain and repair residential grinder pump stations
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment; troubleshoot and repair faulty components; ensure proper operation of all equipment; interpret blueprints to access information for locations of sewer lines
Perform routine equipment inspections to ensure proper operation; maintain and repair pump motors and electrical systems throughout the sewer and water systems
Plan and direct the deployment of traffic cones, barricades, signs and flag persons to protect both the public and working personnel at a job site in accordance with regulations regarding construction in traveled rights-of-way
Lead, train, provide direction and instruction to Wastewater Maintenance Workers as assigned
Repair or replace broken side sewers, main lines, manhole frames and lids, performing inspections on new manholes and new lines; fabricate and install ladder rungs in manholes
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalency
Three (3) years of experience in the wastewater field or other related field i.e. public works construction, mechanical repair and maintenance of treatment plant, pump stations and collection systems equipment, construction, electronics, etc
Additional education /training and/or experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification may substitute on a year for year basis
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Washington State Driver's license with Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class 'A'(Tank Vehicle) endorsement within the first twelve months of employment
All employees in the classification after twelve months must maintain a valid WA CDL Class 'A' (Tank Vehicle) endorsement
Must obtain a Traffic Control (Flagging) Card, CPR, and First Aid Card within the first six months of employment
Satisfactory physical condition, as evidenced by a county approved physical examination, will be required prior to appointment to the position
Benefits
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Military Leave
Holidays
Personal Holidays
Furlough
Sick Leave
Insurance Benefits
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Social Security
ORCA Passport Program
Miscellaneous Benefits
Telework/Remote Options
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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