We Are Hiring!

Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker

Description

The Livingston County Water and Sewer Authority is looking for a motivated and focused individual to join our team as a Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker.  We’re #1 in the number 2 business!

 Why Join our Team?

 Do you like to make a positive impact on lives of others? Looking for work you can genuinely be proud of? Then maybe you will be our next team member.

The Livingston County Water and Sewer Authority (LCWSA) provides water and sewer services to over 7,000 households and businesses in the community. LCWSA is growing, and we are looking for a focused, innovative team member to support our mission of providing excellent water and sewer services throughout Livingston County.

What You’ll Do

The Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker position involves the performance of semi-skilled, manual work involving the performance of a variety of maintenance and installation tasks on water mains, hydrants and meters, water and wastewater treatment equipment and pump stations, and electrical and mechanical building systems. The work environment is team-based, motivational and fast-paced. Our mission is to provide high-quality, environmentally-sound, efficient, reliable, and affordable water and sewer services to the people who live, work, and visit Livingston County.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties – Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Install and repair water distribution system, including water mains, laterals, hydrants, valves, and meters;
• Repair and maintain pumps, motors, air compressors, controls, grit collectors, and a variety of other water and wastewater equipment;
• Install new or replace water and wastewater mechanical and electrical equipment;
• Makes taps on water and wastewater mains;
• Assists in the installation, testing and repair of back-flow prevention devices or directly installs, tests and repairs devices;
• Pressure tests and chlorinates water mains;
• Flushes hydrants and operates bleeders;
• Operates motor and other equipment related to the installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection systems including back hoes, trucks, air compressors, drills and lathes, sewer cameras and locating devices;
• Performs traffic control to ensure the safety of workers and the public;
• May perform other manual labor related to water and wastewater systems maintenance and repair;
• Reads and records meter readings;
• Maintains records regarding work performed, including computerized records; and

 Who You Are 

• Working in a team environment; assisting co-workers and supervisors with assigned duties.
• Communicating openly, honestly, and professionally with co-workers, supervisors, and all others.
• Working alongside fellow employees to complete assigned tasks sometimes under adverse working conditions to meet goals set forth by management.
• Ability to safely and effectively use tools and operate equipment related to water and wastewater systems maintenance and repair; Ability to perform semi-skilled and other tasks related to water transmission/distribution and wastewater collection systems;
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping purposes; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions; ability to perform heavy labor under all weather conditions; ability to work in confined spaces; dependability; physical condition commensurate to the demands of the position.

What You Need

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Graduation from high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid New York driver’s license.
• Experience or familiarity with mechanical, pumps, motors, plumbing, water or sewer systems and operating motorized equipment is desired.

What We Offer: Compensation & Benefits 

• Comprehensive benefits package including generous paid leave and health benefits. Authority fully covers employees and eligible dependents and a variety of healthcare options.
• Authority makes annual contributions to employee Healthcare Savings Accounts.
• The retirement plan is through the New York State Employee Retirement System.
• Employees are also eligible to establish a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Vacation Leave of 10-25 days per year based on years of service; Personal Leave of 24 hours per year; and the Authority provides 12 Holidays per year (includes 1 floating holiday).
• Salary range is $25.82 – $28.50 and is negotiable based on experience. Additional pay and advancement opportunities are available for candidates who currently hold or want to obtain a CDL-A and Grade D and C Water Operator’s Licenses.
• Authority provides employee with development and training for advancement.

About Livingston County Water & Sewer Authority

The Livingston County Water and Sewer Authority is a public benefit corporation established in 1995 by an act of the State Legislature. The Authority currently serves over 7,000 water and sewer customers in the Village of Livonia and portions of the Towns of Avon, Caledonia, Conesus, Geneseo, Groveland, Leicester, Lima, Livonia, Mount Morris, Sparta and Springwater. We currently operate and maintain three wastewater treatment plants, 45 sewer lift stations, approximately 55 miles of sanitary sewer pipe, 1 water treatment plant, 13 water storage tanks, 4 water pump stations and approximately 140 miles of water pipe.

First review of applications will be November 7th, 2025.

Applications can be emailed to [email protected] or

mailed to LCWSA, 1997 D’Angelo Drive, PO Box 396, Lakeville, NY 14487