TPO C/Mech-W

Brevard County; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County is seeking a skilled Water/Wastewater Technician to operate and maintain treatment plant equipment in the North Area/Mims/MWP. The role requires handling pumps, meters, and routine lab testing, with a schedule that includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and 1 year on-site water facility experience, plus 2 years of mechanical repair experience. A valid Florida driver’s license and FDEP Class C license are required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and 1 year of hands-on experience in a water treatment facility.
• Two years of experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of industrial equipment preferred.
• FDEP Class C Drinking Water Operator's license and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate pumps, motors and water treatment plant equipment.
• Calibrate chlorine, pH and turbidity meters; perform routine lab tests.
• Perform mechanical repairs on tanks, pumps, generators and related equipment.
• Work scheduled shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Mechanical repair

Shift work

On-site operation

Education

High school diploma

FDEP Class C Drinking Water Operator's license

Job description

Department: Utility Services Department

Organizational Unit: County Water and Wastewater

Position Type: Permanent

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

CLOSE DATE: 10/12/2026

$26.18 to $28.80 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. North Area/Mims/MWP. Work schedule involves shift work and includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Performs experienced crafts and trades work participating in the daily operation, maintenance, and housekeeping typical of water treatment facilities. Work involves operating pumps, motors, and other water treatment plant equipment; operating automotive and light equipment; calibrating chlorine, pH, and turbidity meters; performing routine laboratory tests, including chlorine residual tests and using judgment to set parameters for the water treatment process; and performing mechanical repairs on tanks, pumps, plant generators, mixers, aerators, center contacts, air compressors, chlorination equipment; lime and other chemical feed equipment, grit removal systems, mechanical screens, sludge dewatering equipment, and other equipment used in booster plants and utility lift stations.

REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent, as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)PLUSone (1) year [2,080 hours] of documented hands‑on experience working on‑site in a water treatment facilityPLUSTwo (2) years of experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of industrial mechanical equipment. Additional college or technical coursework in subjects related to science or treatment plant operations is preferred. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis for the mechanical repair and maintenance experience only.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess a valid active Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Class C Drinking Water Operator's license and maintain said license in an active status during the term of employment. Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective equipment, which may include respiratory protection. Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime and standby and call-out duties on a rotational basis, including nights, weekends, and holidays. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man‑made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT:50 lbs. or more
   • CARRY:50 lbs. or more
   • PUSH:50 lbs. or more
   • PULL:50 lbs. or more
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:5 - 8 hours
   • WALK:5 - 8 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With feet, legs or hands in water; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A