This is never recommended!  In our experience, the vast majority of customers who opt to check lift stations themselves end up paying more in the long run. Resolving lift station problems typically requires specialized equipment and comprehensive knowledge of how lift stations work. The skills required to fix and maintain a lift station can only be acquired through time and experience.
Some common malfunctions in lift stations include control issues(bad floats or bad relays), clogged pumps/lines and/or broken check valves. You may have multiple problems going on all at once and not even know where to start.
Most companies don’t have personnel with the technical knowledge to even check if the lift station is working properly. This is a very narrow area of expertise that we have.
Even when our customers do find someone on staff qualified to monitor their lift stations, turnover does happen, and it can result in emergencies, overflows, and large repair bills. Short term, you may save some money, but you will likely pay much more in the long run if you don’t hire experts to check your lift station.