Plant Mechanic Apprentice

Toho Water Authority; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Toho Water Authority is seeking an entry-level technician to support Water and Wastewater Plant operations in Florida. You will perform preventive and reactive maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, and related equipment, using schematics while handling heavy components and following safety procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Florida Class E license, and within six months obtaining a Florida Class A CDL with hazmat endorsement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate crane truck and use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and utilize schematic diagrams.
• Requires physical stamina to lift and handle heavy components.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance and repairs on pumps, motors, valves, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and replace mechanical parts, valves, piping, and pumps; follow safety guidelines.
• Maintain and operate generators, by-pass pumps, and related plant infrastructure.

Skills

Schematic diagrams

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Crane truck operation

Job description

Salary Range: $20.87-$26.08

The purpose of this position is to support Water and/or Wastewater Plant operations by performing preventive and reactive maintenance and repairs to systems and equipment for assigned plant(s). Duties may include troubleshooting and repairing or replacing a variety of pumps, motors, valves, etc.

1. Must be physically able to operate a crane truck, and various hands and power tools. Flushing check valves; check voltage and amps, meg and ohm motors; check component, wiring, and connections; check floats and transducers. Utilize schematic diagrams. Assist with performing preventive and corrective maintenance, replacing mechanical parts, valves, piping, and pumps. Tasks that may involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort.

2. Maintains emergency generators and by-pass pumps installing hoses and power cords; assisting on vacuum trucks; checking e-mails and SCADA readings; creating work orders; attending monthly safety meetings. Maintains trucks by inspecting vehicles, lights, gauges, tires, tools, oils, belts, etc.; and inspecting cranes.

3. All other duties as assigned.

1. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED issued from an approved GED Administrator.

2. This is an entry level position; previous relevant work experience is preferred but not required.

3. Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the candidate’s ability to perform successfully in this position will be considered.

4. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's license.

5. As a condition of employment, must obtain and maintain a State of Florida Class A (CDL) Driver's License with hazmat endorsement within the first six months of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk to a significant degree; use hands to operate tools or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to pull, push, kneel, bend, squat, crawl, and twist. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Environmental factors include outdoor conditions; rugged terrain, slippery surfaces, varying weather, including, heat, cold, dry, wet weather. In addition, noise, darkness, brightness, vibrations, traffic, biological agents, chemicals, gas/ fumes, magnetic fields, or congested area. Environmental factors include indoor, flat surface, noise, sitting with occasionally walking and standing.