Wastewater Systems Maintenance Operator

Date Posted: July 27, 2026 | End Date: October 27, 2026
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Water & Wastewater

Looking for a hands-on career where your mechanical skills make a real difference every day? Join Portland Water District (PWD) and play a vital role in protecting public health and the environment by maintaining the infrastructure that keeps our wastewater collection system operating safely and efficiently.

What You'll Do

As a Wastewater Systems Maintenance Operator, you'll help ensure the reliable operation of PWD's wastewater collection system by:

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair and overhaul pumps, generators, aerators, screens, boilers, chemical feed pumps, valves and similar electrical/mechanical equipment and appurtenances.
• Inspect pumping station equipment and structures on a daily or periodic basis.
• Operate valves, gates and pumps and monitor gauges, meters, alarms, and panels to control and adjust pump station operation.
• Periodically inspect and test equipment for malfunction and determine needed repairs.
• Ability to locate and mark all wastewater facilities as required.
• Install, set up and test new equipment. Modify and maintain installed equipment.
• Answer all calls for troubleshooting of equipment and facilities.
• Direct personnel assigned to assist in their areas of responsibility.
• Assist Maintenance Foreperson with on-the-job training of new personnel.
• Perform standby duty.
• Perform other related mechanical/operational duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Graduation from a vocational training school in electrical/mechanical maintenance plus two (2) years of electrical/mechanical maintenance experience, or any equivalent combination of experiences and training. 
• Possess a valid Class C Driver's License, with a clean driving record.
• Possess a Grade II or higher Collection System Operator's Certification or the ability to obtain within two years of hire date.
• Possession of a Journeyman, State of Maine Electrical License, preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical/mechanical problems encountered on the job and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to function independently, effective problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Dig-Safe Regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Ability to understand, follow and relay oral and written instructions or descriptions encountered on the job.
• Ability to meet approved physical and medical standards that are required to conform with PWD’s safety procedures.
• Must be physically able to complete necessary tasks while wearing an approved respirator, as required.
• Basic computer skills; e-mail, MS Word, Excel, database entry, and maintenance management programs, etc. The willingness to pursue additional training as needed. 

Why Join Portland Water District?

The Portland Water District (PWD) is a century-old company, rich in history and experience. That tradition forms a solid foundation for delivering quality products, while forward-thinking provides innovative approaches to combat emerging issues within the industry. PWD is an independent quasi-municipality, serving over 200,000 people – 56,000 customers – in 11 Greater Portland communities. We deliver water service to Falmouth, Raymond, Scarborough, South Portland, Standish, and Windham, and provide both water and wastewater service to Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Gorham, and Portland, Westbrook.

Ready to build a career with purpose?

Apply today and help keep one of Maine's most essential public utilities operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. If you enjoy troubleshooting equipment, solving mechanical challenges, and working both independently and as part of a skilled team, we'd love to hear from you.