Pumping Technician ( AFSCE​/Union

Position: Pumping Technician ( AFSCE / Union )
Position Type:
Public Works/Pumping Technician

Date Posted:
3/3/2026

Location:
Water Plant

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

$44.706-$54.943/hourly


* Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for the range.

Nature of Work:

This is advanced, skilled, master-level mechanic work installing, maintaining, rebuilding, and repairing a wide variety of water treatment plant equipment, pumps, instruments, and systems. Work involves repairing, maintaining, rebuilding, installing, and servicing equipment such as compressors, pumps, motors, valves, chemical feeders, chlorinators, filters, refrigeration equipment, instrument panels, and electrical equipment, following blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals, using hand tools, welding equipment, and testing instruments associated with water plant operations.

Work includes performing all the essential functions of a Water Plant Operator. Employees may be assigned tasks of a similar or higher-level classification to gain experience and training in preparation for advancement. Safety equipment such as hardhat, safety glasses, reflective vest, gloves, steel-toed shoes, SCBA, respirator and other protective equipment is worn.

Essential Functions (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):

• 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, 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.
• Recommend 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 solders 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.

Minimum Requirements of Work:

• 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, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

• 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) ICS 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

3) HVAC theory, installation, and repair

4) Plumbing

5) Welding, fabrication, and metalworking

Physical Requirements of Work:

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,…