Senior Pump Station Mechanic

Summary:

The Suffolk County Water Authority is seeking a Senior Pump Station Mechanic in our Production Control Department located in Bay Shore, NY. The hours for this position are Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00am-4:30pm with Sun/Mon off.

Job ID/Number:

Posted Date:

9/4/2025

Job Location:

Position Type:

Full Time

Division:

Production Control

Description:

Responsibilities include:

- Maintenance, repair and adjustment of water supply infrastructure, which includes:

- Hydraulic control valves

- Chemical dosing pumps

- Emergency standby generators (diesel and propane fueled)

- Water filtration systems

- Other pump station infrastructure (analyzers, piping, etc.).

- Daily assignments can be anywhere in Suffolk County, both at SCWA facilities and/or at roadside valve vaults. A company vehicle will be provided for work travel.

Qualifications:

- High School diploma or GED required; trade school/college preferred.

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience maintaining mechanical equipment typical to the water treatment industry required; technical education may be substituted/considered for a portion of this requirement.

- Valid driver’s license required – must be able to obtain a NYS CDL “B” license with Haz-Mat endorsement.

- Successfully pass the Respirator Medical Compliance Program – NYS OSHA 1910.134 and NYS DOT Hazardous Materials Regulation 49 DFR 391.41-391-49.

- This position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing as required by the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

- The successful applicant will be required to obtain a NYS Grade IIB operator’s license in due time.

- English speaking, reading and writing proficiency is required.

The Authority may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet the requirements

Interested candidates should submit their application and resume via the SCWA website (www.scwa.com) and click on “Career Opportunities.” Salary for this position would be $53.96/hr. Suffolk County residency is highly preferred.