Pump Station Mechanic I

Pasco County, FL; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County is seeking a Pump Station Mechanic I to support maintenance, fabrication and repair of electrical and mechanical wastewater equipment. The role involves installing and overhauling pumps, motors, engines, meters, valves and compressors, plus maintaining 240/480 V control panels and SCADA systems.

The position requires high school completion with 1 year of utility operations experience, a Florida driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 80 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 1 year direct utility operations experience.
• Valid Florida driver's license; CDL Class B permit within 30 days.
• FWPCOA Wastewater Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Must obtain Confined Space Entry, Excavation & Trenching, First Aid & CPR, FEMA IS-100/700 within 60 days.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pump Station Lead Mechanic in maintenance, fabrication and repair of electrical and mechanical wastewater pump station equipment.
• Install, overhauls, repairs, services and maintains pumps, motors, gas and diesel engines, meters, gauges, compressors, blowers and valves.
• Maintain 240/480 V electrical control panels and control systems; work with SCADA.
• Distribute and complete work orders; review for priority and completeness; maintain service records.
• Perform work safely; participate in confined space entries and on-call rotations.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical maintenance

Blueprint reading

SCADA systems

Safety procedures

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year utility operations experience

Tools

Power tools

Blueprints

Electrical testing tools

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PUMP STATION MECHANIC I

The role of Pump Station Mechanic I involves a ssisting Pump Station Lead Mechanic work in the maintenance, fabrication, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment related to wastewater pump stations.

Installs, overhauls, repairs, services, and maintains equipment such as, but not limited to pumps, motors, gas and diesel engines, meters, gauges, compressors, blowers, valves, backchecks. Revamps pump stations, maintains 240/480 electrical system control panels. Maintains well motors and A/C-D/C control systems. Works with power tools. Paints equipment as required. Checks and adjusts equipment. Maintains service records. Perform and participate with safe practices of confined space entries. Submits requisitions for equipment and materials, reviews work orders for priority, clarity, and completeness. Distributes and completes work orders (CMMS) to appropriate personnel. Ability to lift up to 80 pounds. Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the installation, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical motors, pumps, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to make inspections to determine operating conditions and needed repairs pumping equipment.
• Ability to work from blueprints, pencil sketches, or written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use a variety of mechanic's tools and shop equipment in the installation, repair, and maintenance of pump station equipment.
• Knowledge of 240/480 A/C-D/C control systems.
• Ability to read for comprehension.
• Ability to interpret and utilize SCADA system.

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to lift up to 80 pounds. Ability to bend, climb, walk, stoop, and squat frequently. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication. Must have a telephone and be available to overtime as well as mandatory on-call rotation.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and one (1) year of direct experience in Utility Operations.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must obtain a Florida CDL Class "B" temporary permit within thirty (30) days from date of hire and a permanent license within six (6) months from date of hire. Must obtain a Florida FWPCOA "C" Wastewater Certificate within eighteen (18) months from date of hire. Must obtain the following within 60 days from date of hire: Confined Space Entry, Excavation & Trenching, First Aid & CPR, and F.E.M.A IS- 100 and 700 certificates.

ADA STATEMENT:

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:

Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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