LIFT STATION TECHNICIAN

Crestview Fire Department; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

13 city-paid holidays

457b plan

Job summary

The Crestview City of is seeking a Lift Station Technician to assist in maintaining and repairing sewer lift stations and related equipment. The role is full-time in Florida with an annual salary of $38,646.40.

Responsibilities include operating pumps, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, keeping accurate maintenance records, and ensuring safe work zones. A valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement within six months is required or to be obtained soon after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years mechanical experience preferred.
• Requires valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement within six months of hire.
• Water and sewer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair sewer lift stations, odor scrubbers, and collection system.
• Operate pumps and control panels; assist in electrical/mechanical/hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Operate trucks (crane, VACTOR) and hand tools; ensure safe operation.
• Keep accurate work orders and maintenance logs; report needs to supervisor.
• Maintain safe work zones and traffic control.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Water/sewer experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

LIFT STATION TECHNICIAN

Salary: $38,646.40 Annually

Location: City of Crestview Public Services, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202400165

Department: PUBLIC SERVICES

Division: SEWER

Opening Date: 07/23/2026

Closing Date: 11/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA: Non-Exempt

The City is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or military status.

JOB SUMMARY

Aid in the maintenance and repair of sewer lift stations and related equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ TASKS

• Aids in the maintenance and repair of the City's sewer lift stations, odor scrubbers, and collection system.
• Removes and installs pumps; aids in performing maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and pump control panels.
• Aids in troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Operates several special vehicles (i.e. crane trucks, VACTOR tanker truck).
• Operates standard hand-held manual, electrical, and gas-powered tools and equipment.
• Operates specialized trade-specific tools and equipment.
• Maintains and ensures the safe operating condition of equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Performs record maintenance duties (i.e., work orders, materials and supplies utilized, labor required, maintenance logs).
• Reports any detected deterioration, repair, and maintenance needs to the supervisor.
• Conducts traffic control; ensures vehicles, staff, and work zone traffic safety.
• Performs general tasks of other trades as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Training And Experience

• High school diploma or GED; preferred (2) years of mechanical or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Requires a valid, class "A" commercial driver's license with a Tanker endorsement within (6) six months of hire. While obtaining a CDL permit within 90 Days of hire.
• Water and sewer experience preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must be physically able to operate trucks and various handheld manual and gas-powered tools and equipment, where excellent eye/hand/foot coordination is essential for safe and productive operations.
• Must be able to exert over 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work and require standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like, using feet and legs or hands and arms.
• Must be able to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery surfaces.
• Must be able to bend Legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).
• Must be able to reach, extending hand(s) in any directions.
• Must be able to handle, seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hand(s).
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Tasks include considerable bending, stooping, and climbing.
• Must be able to work for sustained periods of exposure to outside atmospheric conditions. (i.e., hot, cold, sunny, rainy).
• Must be able to work for short or sustained periods of time, exposed to a shaking object or surface.
• Is exposed to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or skin.
• Is exposed to possible bodily injury from mechanical parts of equipment, tools, or machinery.
• Is exposed to possible injury from electrical shock.
• Is exposed to possible bodily injury from explosions.
• Is exposed to possible bodily injury from chemicals/toxic agents, pathogenic substances, and hazardous wastes.
• Is exposed to loud noise levels.
• May be subject to confined spaces, rodents, and insects.
• Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information; includes receiving assignments and/or directions. Requires the ability to tactfully and effectively interact with the public and with co-workers.
• Language Ability: Must be able to communicate effectively in Standard English and to convey information to others.
• Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving concrete variables in situations where standardization exists; to make independent judgments in the absence of a supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation,
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, the public, and supervisors.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, depth, and shape.
• Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately in operating vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Manual Dexterity: Must have excellent levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades.
• Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress. Avoids violent behavior and any other type of behavior that could threaten the safety of other employees or the public.
• Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds by ear).
• Must be able to hear and understand communications through telephone and radio.

We are delighted to present our comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, which includes an array of exciting offerings: health care, dental and vision plans, retirement options, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a generous allocation of holidays and paid time off.

Employee Benefits Overview

• Health, Life, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Health insurance is fully covered by the employer for employees, with optional 50% employer-paid dental and employee-paid vision coverage available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Flexible spending accounts are offered for your convenience.
• Retirement Plan: A pension-style plan is available, subject to specific terms.
• Supplemental Benefits: Employees are eligible for additional benefits such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and long-term care through Allstate and AFLAC.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO is earned monthly based on an accrual system.
• Holidays: Enjoy 13 city-paid holidays each year.
• Deferred Compensation: A 457b plan is available for deferred compensation.

For further details, please visit our candidate portal.

Employer Crestview, City of (FL)

Address 198 North Wilson Street

Crestview, Florida, 32536

Website https://cityofcrestview.org/