Water Treatment Mechanic Relief Operator

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Under immediate supervision of the Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, maintain proper functioning of water treatment plant. Operate and perform routine maintenance on all plant equipment (4.5

MGD water treatment plant).

• Ensure preventative maintenance is performed as required
• Conduct periodic inspection of all plant machinery/equipment
• Perform daily inspection of pumping stations, maintain equipment located at site
• Maintain and repair meters, pumps, floats, valves, mixers, variable frequency drivers (VFDs), control panels, sludge pumps, air conditioners, SCADA equipment, and lab equipment
• Maintain/repair all stand‑by generators
• Maintain/repair chemical feed equipment
• Operate plant equipment such as trucks, motor boat, forklift, and overhead crane
• Maintain and repair water intake areas
• Conduct necessary tests (ie pH, chlorine, residual, turbidity, fluoride)
• Analyze and record test results, make necessary changes to chemical flows
• Make periodic rounds of plant during shift, determine if equipment is properly operating
• Maintain required licenses and certifications
• Perform other duties as assigned

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent;
Two years' experience in the maintenance and repair of water treatment machinery/equipment or equivalent;
Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and standard practices utilized in the repair and maintenance of water plant equipment/machinery;
Knowledge of water treatment principles, processes, and plant operation;
Ability to meet approved physical standards.

Possession of a valid PA Driver's License; PA DEP Water Class A Subclass 1,7,8,12 License;
Confined Space Training.

Please review the attached job description (to the right of the screen) for essential duties/responsibilities and physical standards.

To apply:

submit applications to HR, or deliver to Borough Hall Attn:
Human Resources, 351 Bridge Street, 2nd Floor, Phoenixville, PA 19460. All resumes must be accompanied by a Borough Application. The Borough of Phoenixville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Category:
Borough Employment Status:
Open Salary 2026 rate: $36.81/hour Excellent Benefits Package Posted February 18, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files 2026 Mechanic Relief Operator - WTP - Final.