Maintenance Technician; Wastewater Treatment Plant

Position: Maintenance Technician (Wastewater Treatment Plant)
Salary : $39,686.40 - $55,556.80 Annually
Location : Cullman, AL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Waste Water Treatment Plant
Opening Date: 02/24/2026
Closing Date: 3/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description

Department: Wastewater Treatment Plant
Immediate Supervisor:
Maintenance Supervisor/Plant Manager

MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions for the City of Cullman will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Equal opportunities are provided regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. The City of Cullman will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Compensation: Full-Time / Hourly

Description:
Under general supervision, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical, electrical and structural equipment at the wastewater treatment plant.
This position plays a critical role in protecting public health and the environment through accurate testing, documentation and reporting, while supporting plant operations.
Detailed Work Activities

• Performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on wastewater treatment plant equipment including pumps, motors, blowers, valves, conveyors, and rotary machinery.
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Installs, maintains and repairs piping systems and fittings.
• Assists with maintenance of electrical systems, including motors, and controls.
• Performs welding, fabrication, machining, and carpentry work as needed.
• Inspects equipment and facilities to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, and specialized maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintains accurate maintenance logs, work orders and inventory records.
• Coordinates with operators, laboratory staff, contractors and supervisors to schedule and complete maintenance activities.
• Responds to emergency maintenance situations and plant outages as required.
• Follows safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, fall protection and chemical handling.
• Operates light truck and other automotive and related equipment.
• Operates various types of riding mowers, leaf blowers, and weed eaters.
• Performs light maintenance on mowers
• Operates mechanical saws, cuts and fells trees and branches, observing precautions against personal injury or property damage.
• Paints buildings and equipment
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience: Experience working at a wastewater treatment facility preferred.

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and mechanical systems.
Knowledge of pumps, motors, HVAC, electrical controls.
Welding or electrical certifications are preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry and move up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and working in confined spaces.
• Exposure to wastewater, chemicals, noise, heights, and varying weather conditions.

Other Requirements:

• Availability to work overtime, rotating shifts, and weekends/holidays as needed.
• Must maintain a valid Alabama driver's license for operation of City of Cullman vehicles.
• Specialized certifications (e.g., welding, electrical) as required or preferred.
• Must maintain a valid Alabama CDL driver's license for operation of City of Cullman vehicles Class
  
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• Ability to pass Grade 2 Wastewater Certification (preferred but not required)

Position is subject to random drug testing
The City of Cullman provides the following benefits for full time employees:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Air Med Care Network (free membership for full time employees and their dependents)
• Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (free membership for all full time employees)
• RSA (Retirement Systems of Alabama) Retirement Benefits
• Paid Life Insurance Coverage
• Education Incentives
• Earned Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Time Off For Jury Duty
• Paid Holidays
  • New Year's Day
  • MLK
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Friday after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day