Pumping Technician ( AFSCE​/Union

Position Information

Position Type: Public Works / Pumping Technician

Date Posted: 3/3/2026

Location: Water Plant

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

• Installs, calibrates, maintains, and repairs instrumentation and telemetry equipment in the Water/Sewer Division such as transmitters; operates, maintains, and repairs plant pumps and motors; maintains and repairs electrical switch gear, motor starters and protective devices.
• Designs, builds, wires, and installs relays, controls and telemetry equipment; overhauls and rebuilds large and small hydraulic valves and pumps; fabricates parts and brackets, performing welding and other mechanical repair work.
• Repairs and maintains water plant building, infrastructure and equipment, flow meters and gauges; designs and rebuilds interior structures performing carpentry and concrete work.
• Performs the installation of new equipment and machinery related to water treatment.
• Recommends new equipment, instruments, tools, and methods.
• Maintains and repairs 110v, 240v, 480v and 4160v switch gear, motor starters and protective devices.
• Performs plant operator duties on a rotational basis and may serve as a lead worker over relief operators and Water Workers as required.
• Welds, brazes, and sells parts.
• Tests equipment to locate causes of trouble, using standard test meters.
• Dismantles equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Repairs and replaces pipes and equipment, using pipe fitting tools.
• Repacks valves and pumps.
• Troubleshoots and maintains large internal combustion engines.
• Aligns machinery to required tolerances.

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience in mechanical, electrical, or related repairs.

• Knowledge of processes and trades associated with the repair of water plant equipment.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication, power distribution, electrical wiring, general construction, process control, pipe fitting, hydraulic systems, air conditioning, electric motors, and pumps.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, applications, drafting and design.
• Ability to lead, guide or train other employees on special crews and projects.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions using blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Ability to operate test equipment and understand test readings.
• Ability to operate calibration equipment, welders, oxy‑acetylene equipment, drills, grinder, pipe bender, pipe threaded, lathe, scoring machine, hand tools, and other equipment necessary for performing the essential functions.
• Must pass an annual respiratory surveillance examination.
• Must remain in compliance with Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) standards.
• Required to obtain Universal Refrigerant License, after hire.
• Required to obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) IC… 100, 200, 700, & 800 Certification after hire.
• Will be graded and required to show growing proficiency in the following areas as a qualification for continued employment:
  Electricity / Electrical work, Basic electronics and controls, HVAC theory, installation and repair, Plumbing, Welding, fabrication, and metalworking.

• Ability to transfer, transport, and manipulate parts for assembly.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and climb under, around pumps, motors, and other equipment and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in cold, damp locations for extended periods of time.
• Ability to hear, see and converse about machinery problems.
• Frequent exposure to dangerous equipment works situations, loud noise levels, chemicals, poor lighting, fumes, humidity, dust, gases, and odors.
• Ability to operate calibration equipment, test equipment, welders, oxy‑acetylene equipment, drills, grinder, pipe bender, pipe threader, lathe, scoring machine, hand tools and other equipment necessary for performing essential functions.

Work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisor. Considerable latitude is provided for correct diagnosis and assessment of repair work methods and requirements. Work assignments are given through work orders, verbal…