Sewer Plant Mechanic Trainee: Hands-On Maintenance Lead

City of Palatka; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Palatka seeks a Sewer Plant Mechanic Trainee to perform installation, maintenance and repair of plant and lift station equipment under supervision. The role requires ability to read blueprints, operate heavy equipment and assist in preventive maintenance programs at the wastewater facility in Palatka, Florida.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of experience in electrical or public wastewater lift stations/plant maintenance and repair, with an

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED with five years of experience in electrical or public wastewater lift stations/plant maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of wastewater collection and treatment systems and their maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read blueprints and information materials and to operate safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Installs equipment according to blueprints and specs.
• Tests and troubleshoots mechanical and electrical problems.
• Inspects lift station equipment, piping, electrical systems and treatment plant equipment for condition and needed repairs.
• Inspects motors and pumps for proper operation and repairs components as needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance on plant and lift station components.
• Operates heavy equipment as required and uses various tools.
• Maintains tools and equipment; assists in leadership of assigned workers.

Skills

Wastewater systems

Electrical/maintenance

Report writing

Safety awareness

English language

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Palatka seeks a Sewer Plant Mechanic Trainee to perform installation, maintenance and repair of plant and lift station equipment under supervision. The role requires ability to read blueprints, operate heavy equipment and assist in preventive maintenance programs at the wastewater facility in Palatka, Florida.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of experience in electrical or public wastewater lift stations/plant maintenance and repair, with an