Plant Maintenance Technician

Jonesboro, GA

POSITION:                         Plant Maintenance Technician 

DEPARTMENT:                 General Services

PAYGRADE:                        Plant  Maint Tech III - (105NE)

                                                 Plant Maint Tech II - (106NE)

                                                 Plant Maint Tech I - (107NE)

 

PAY:               Plant  Maint Tech III -Min - $23.928 / Mid - $30.508 / Max - $37.089

                        Plant  Maint Tech II -Min - $25.604 / Mid - $32.645 / Max - $39.685

                        Plant  Maint Tech I -Min - $27.396 / Mid - $34.929 / Max - $42.463

       

DEADLINE:         Friday April 03, 2026

 

Plant  Maint Tech III - 

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to install, maintain and repair electrical and mechanical equipment used at CCWA water and wastewater facilities, pelletization and dewatering facilities, ground reservoirs, elevated tanks, and water pumping stations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Assists with diagnosing and repairing existing water and wastewater equipment; performs low and high voltage electrical repair; fabricates parts by welding and/or torch cutting metal; repairs gear boxes; rebuilds bearing assemblies; repairs AC and DC drives, drive trains, and motors; and utilizes electrical testing equipment to diagnose electrical problems.
• Performs the installation of new and re-built water and wastewater equipment; utilizes specialized riggings and lifting equipment.
• Troubleshoots mechanical problems.
• Replaces rollers at pelletizing.
• Pulls and replaces pumps at plants.
• Assists other personnel as assigned including the acquisition of parts and material.
• Performs predictive maintenance on water and wastewater equipment.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with Department/Division operations within designated timeframes and per established procedures; maintains and enters labor charged to work orders; and prepares, completes, or reviews other documentation.
• Cleans water equipment. 
• Operates boom truck.
• Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments; operates and maintains welding tools, cutting torch, electrical testing equipment, boom truck, ditch diggers, high lift, mechanical lift, lathe, drill press and milling machine, and other tools and equipment.

• Works on-call as scheduled. 
• Performs other assigned duties. 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus training in industrial mechanics, electronics, or a related field; plus one year of work experience that shows an ability to maintain steady employment in any field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all CCWA or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

 

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain GA Driver’s
• Within 18 months of employment must obtain and maintain Georgia Water and Wastewater Institute Maintenance Technician Class III certification
• Within 18  months  of  employment  must  obtain  and  maintain  Crane  Operator certification/license.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as heavy work involving lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, then he or she can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.
• Tasks typically involve some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing; tasks may also involve some pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature, noise extremes, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.
• This position may work on-call as assigned. 
• Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.

______________________________________________________________________

Plant  Maint Tech II - 

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to install, maintain, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment used at CCWA water and wastewater facilities, pelletization and dewatering facilities, ground reservoirs, elevated tanks, and water pumping stations.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Repairs and maintains plant production.
• Diagnoses and repairs existing water and wastewater equipment; performs low and high voltage electrical repair; fabricates parts by welding and/or torch cutting metal; repairs gear boxes; rebuilds bearing assemblies; repairs AC and DC drives, drive trains, and motors; and utilizes electrical testing equipment to diagnose electrical problems.
• Performs the installation of new and re-built water and wastewater equipment; utilizes specialized riggings and lifting equipment.
• Troubleshoots mechanical problems
• Pelletizing facility.
• Pulling and unclogging raw pumps and PMs.
• Assists other personnel as assigned including the acquisition of parts and materials.
• Performs predictive maintenance on water and wastewater equipment.
• Performs clerical tasks as needed.
• Trains newer employees as requested.
• May perform welding tasks.
• May fabricate parts as needed.
• Responds to emergency callouts. 
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with Department/Division operation, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; maintains and enters labor charged to work orders; reconciles monthly purchase card statement; and prepares, completes, or reviews other documentation.
• Operates a boom truck and crane.
• Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments; operates and maintains welding tools, cutting torch, electrical testing equipment, boom truck, ditch diggers, high lift, mechanical lift, lathe, drill press and milling machine, and other tools and equipment.
• Works on-call as scheduled.
• Performs other assigned duties. 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus training in industrial mechanics, electronics, or a related field; one (1) year of related work experience in installing and maintaining water/wastewater plant equipment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all CCWA or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

 

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia commercial driver’s license (CDL) B
• Must possess and maintain Maintenance Technologist II 
• Must possess and maintain Crane Operator certification/license.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as heavy work involving lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, then he or she can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.
• Tasks typically involve some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing; tasks may also involve some pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature, noise extremes, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances. 
• This position may work on-call as assigned. 
• Work is performed dealing with crisis situations that require making decisions involving people, resources, and property.

______________________________________________________________________

 

Plant  Maint Tech I - 

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to install, maintain, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment used at CCWA water and wastewater facilities, pelletizing and dewatering facilities, ground reservoirs, elevated tanks, and water pumping stations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures proper operation of water production facilities, water reclamation facilities, water pumping stations, and water intake stations.
• Makes decisions regarding and performs repairs on existing water and wastewater equipment; performs low and high voltage electrical repair; fabricates parts by welding and/or torch cutting metal; repairs gear boxes, pumps, piping, and screw conveyors; rebuilds bearing assemblies; addresses instrumentation problems; repairs AC and DC drives, drive trains, PLCs, VFDs, and motors; and utilizes electrical testing equipment to diagnose electrical problems including high voltage circuits.
• Receives work orders; assesses concern; tests equipment for faults; determines path for solutions; and coordinates with plant for possible shutdowns or equipment shutdowns necessary for repairs depending on issue.
• Performs the installation of new and re-built water and wastewater equipment; utilizes specialized riggings and lifting equipment.
• Assists other personnel as assigned including the acquisition of parts and materials.
• Performs predictive maintenance on water and wastewater equipment.
• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of co-workers as assigned; confers with Chief Maintenance Technician to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; ensures job site safety; assists with complex/problem situations; and provides technical expertise.

• May weld, fabricate, or rig parts.
• Tests components to make sure they are working properly.
• Performs related clerical tasks; responds to emails; contacts outside contractors as needed. 
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with Department/Division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: maintains and enters labor charged to work orders; reconciles monthly purchase card statement; and prepares, completes, or reviews other documentation.
• Operates boom truck and crane.
• Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments; operates and maintains welding tools, cutting torch, electrical testing equipment, boom truck, ditch diggers, high lift, mechanical lift, lathe, drill press and milling machine, and other tools and equipment.
• Works on-call as scheduled. 
• Performs other assigned duties. 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus training in industrial mechanics, electronics, or a related field; 2 (two) years of related work experience in installing/maintaining water and wastewater equipment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all CCWA or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class B
• Must possess and maintain Georgia Water and Wastewater Institute Maintenance Technician, Class I certification.
• Must possess and maintain Crane Operator certification/license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as heavy work involving lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, then he or she can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.
• Tasks typically involve some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing; tasks may also involve some pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature, noise extremes, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.

• This position may also work on-call as assigned. 
• Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.

At CCWA, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees, including temporary employees, and applicants for employment based on qualifications, abilities, and merit. Therefore, CCWA prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants or any other legally covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression), citizenship, genetic information, disability status, past, current, or prospective membership in the uniformed services or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to job advertisements, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.