Regional Water Resource Agency (RWRA), the municipal wastewater (sewer) utility located in Owensboro, KY, is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Technician. Individuals in this position will complete a variety of electrical, electronic, and mechanical duties on a daily basis, in accordance with divisional needs and priorities. Essential Job Duties: * Maintenance, repair, and operation of pumps, electrical motors, automated control systems, programmable logic, and related equipment in wastewater treatment plants and collection systems * Identify, troubleshoot, document, and report mechanical and/or electrical deficiencies as assigned, and often proceed on their own initiative to make necessary repairs * Operate crane truck and attachments/accessories, utility type tool trucks with portable crane, and scissor lift, as well as a variety of shop tools and equipment * Working mainly in an outdoor environment, being in a standing position the majority of the time, walking on a frequent basis, lifting/carrying up to 75 lbs in any given day * Exposure to wastewater (sewage) on a frequent basis * Perform confined space entry, such as in the wastewater treatment plants and lift stations Job Preferences and Requirements: * A state or professional license/certificate or degree in an approved job-related field is preferred, such as the electrical field or industrial maintenance * A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated, independent, proficient troubleshooting experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance or related field is required * Experience in PLC programming is preferred * A valid driver’s license (current CDL Class A is a plus) is required prior to employment Job Schedule: * Full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt position opening * Work hours are typically 7:00am-3:30pm, M-F * Rotating and scheduled on-call/after-hours required; 30-minute response time to report to work while on- call Pay Range and Benefits: * Beginning pay rate may range from $24.96/hour to $33.07/hour, depending upon relative work experience and education * Full-time Benefits: * Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance * Paid Vacation and Sick time, plus Holidays * Life insurance * Retirement through the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) (formerly KRS) * Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance * Tuition Sponsorship Application Process: The Application Packet (which includes the job application and job description) may be obtained: * RWRA’s website: www.rwra.org * RWRA David Hawes (East) Treatment Plant and Administrative Offices, located at 1722 Pleasant Valley Road, Owensboro, KY 42303 (Office hours: M-F 7:00am – 3:30pm) * Phone: 270-687-8440, a packet can be mailed to you upon request To be considered for this position, submit your completed and signed application (and resume if available) via: * Email to: jobs@rwra.org * Mail or Deliver to: Regional Water Resource Agency Attn: Human Resources 1722 Pleasant Valley Road Owensboro, KY 42303 Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, February 16, 2024. EOE, Certified Drug-Free Workplace