Lead Maintenance Technician - Water and Wastewater Systems

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Lead Maintenance Technician is timely execution of tasks assigned to them by their supervisor in support of WhiteWater Operations group and external clients. The lead technician will be the point of contact, coordinator of larger and more complex work within their assigned area and be responsible for work performed by maintenance technicians under their influence and direction.

Hiring Requirements/Preferences:

• Education or background in Water and Wastewater Operations and Maintenance preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ideally 7 to 10 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician or 7 to 10 years in a regulated industry.
• Relevant work experience including but not be limited to water/wastewater treatment plant troubleshooting, operation and maintenance, hazardous material handling, storage or containment.
• Experienced in operation and maintenance requirements of decentralized package treatment plants (i.e. RBC, FAST, MBR, SBR & Fixed film reactors).
• Experienced in operation and maintenance requirements of water/wastewater treatment plants, distribution systems and booster pump stations.
• Able to read, interpret and utilize information found in blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, diagrams and equipment specifications.
• Fundamental knowledge of MA regulatory requirements.
• Ideal candidate possesses a Grade 2M (or higher) Full Massachusetts wastewater operator's certification or capable of obtaining within 6 months of employment.
• Ideal candidate possess a Water Distribution D-1 or Water Treatment T-1.
• Must possess valid MA driver's License.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must possess valid MA 2B Hoisting License or be capable of obtaining one within 6 months.

For more than 40 years, WhiteWater has been managing, operating, and maintaining municipal and private water and wastewater facilities throughout the northeast with pride and professionalism. We are a subsidiary of R.H. White, an award winning construction services and solutions company, that has been in business since 1923.

WhiteWater was named 2019 Utility of the Year by the New England Water Works Association and is passionately focused on safely performing great work with our people for our clients. Help us fulfill our mission of protecting public health and (the environment) our most precious natural resource water.

WhiteWater provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.