Clean Water Mechanic - Lewiston-Auburn Clean Water Authority

Date Posted: August 08, 2025 | End Date: October 03, 2025
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Job Type: Job Ads

Looking for a stable and rewarding career? Great schedule and benefits?

Do you have a good attitude and mechanical aptitude? Apply here!

The Lewiston-Auburn Clean Water Authority (LACWA) is seeking a motivated and trustworthy worker to serve as a mechanic. Located on Lincoln Street in Lewiston, LACWA is one of the largest clean water plants in the state.

This position performs general maintenance of facility equipment, provides support as needed to maintain effective wastewater treatment, and participates in in-state truck driving (CDL B - will train and license the right candidate). $100 per month stipend given to all employees who participate in truck driving.

Our mission is to protect public health and the environment by treating the residential, commercial, and industrial wastewaters of our communities and returning clean water to the Androscoggin River. The

LACWA team takes pride in this important work and look forward to welcoming a new member on board.

Skills/Education Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or be able to demonstrate high school level reading and writing ability.
• Must maintain a valid commercial driver’s license and be readily insurable without additional endorsement or surcharge to the Authority.
• Must possess or obtain within twelve months of starting in the position, a valid Maine commercial driver’s license, class B or higher. Training and driver’s test fees are 100% employer supported and funded.
• Within one year of starting in the position, obtain a Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate. Training and exam are 100% employer supported and funded. Employer also provides for all required on-going training credit hours required to maintain licensure.
• Ability to use a respirator
• Ability to climb regularly rated ladders
• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to pass random drug and alcohol tests.
• Must be a United States citizen or permanent legal resident.

This position is hourly and provides pay starting at $26.43/hr. with a full benefit package including paid time off, health insurance, vision and dental insurance, retirement benefits, professional development, clothing and boot allowance, and more. Shifts are Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with eventual weekend and holiday rotation (6:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at overtime rate).

This position will remain open until filled.

Questions should be directed to Paula Drouin: [email protected] (207)782-0917 ext. 27

Apply on Indeed or email application to Candace Taylor: [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $26.43 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Lewiston, ME 04240 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lewiston, ME 04240: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person