Lift Station Technician

Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

"Nexus" means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off and Holidays: Starting at 3 weeks annually and paid company holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• 401(k) Program: Employer contribution. Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.
• Grow with us: Professionally development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Overview

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Lift Station Technician. Is responsible for maintaining distribution/collection systems with a strong focus on lift stations; identifying equipment problems; and perform maintenance of system facilities.

This position will travel between service areas near Longwood, FL. Requires the ability to respond 24 hours a day to various situations.

What You'll Do

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records.
• Documents customer interaction and Field Activities using Company software.
• Acts as liaison between the customers and customer service personnel for problem/complaint resolution.
• Provides on-site customer communication.
• Assists with maintaining mechanical, electrical and piping systems for area lift station facilities, collection and distribution systems.
• Constant, independent travel daily between worksites on Company time.
• Must work On-Call in rotation as scheduled; responds to emergency situations as required.
• May assist with repairs of water/wastewater treatment plant equipment, lift stations and infrastructure.
• Indicates irregularities on forms for necessary action by department personnel and vendors.
• Assists with ordering parts and job costing.
• Prepares a variety of operational reports related to collection and distribution systems, and lift stations.
• May assist in maintaining plant compliance with Federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Experience

• Distribution and/or Collections certification as required by statute or regulation.
• May be required to obtain first-level operating license within one year of employment.
• A minimum of one year previous mechanical or maintenance experience. General knowledge of care and operation of a variety of tools and equipment, and safe work practices is helpful.

Education, Certification and Licenses

• HS diploma or GED
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Ability to supervise skilled and unskilled employees effectively, including ability to mentor, evaluate and guide staff in the development of skills and ability, improve morale and maximize efficiency.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, regulatory agencies and their personnel.
• Ability to coach employees objectively through complex, difficult and emotional issues.
• Ability to implement recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law.
• Ability to delegate responsibility and authority to maximize use of employees' skills.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare and submit accurate reports.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to provide for safe working conditions for fellow workers.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public.
• Ability to understand and implement a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures.
• Demonstrates proven ability to motivate others in the pursuit of Company goals.
• Cell phone, laptop, tablet, Trimble unit, water distribution equipment and machinery including pumps, valve exerciser, pipe locator and other maintenance equipment; operate a Company-issued motor vehicle.

Work Environment

• Moderate to heavy physical demands, including lifting (75 lbs.), walking (10+ miles daily), climbing and mechanical repair.
  
  

About Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.

Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Corix Group of Companies is an E-Verify participating employer.

EEOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth (or related medical condition), or any other characteristic protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.