Utilities Maintenance Mechanic (Wastewater)

Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners is seeking a maintenance technician for the wastewater collections system in Seminole County. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on lift stations and pumps, repairing electrical and hydraulic components, and operating by-pass pumping when required.

You will perform CCTV inspections, clean pipelines, respond to customer inquiries, and maintain safety and field records. CDL and Level C wastewater certs have specified timelines.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with 2 years of wastewater-related electrical/hydraulic/mechanical work experience.
• Valid Florida CDL Class A with Tanker endorsement within 6 months.
• Must obtain Level C wastewater collection system certification within 2 years.
• Ability to read blueprints and maps; operate heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive maintenance on lift stations and ARVs following SOP procedures.
• Repair pumps, valves, motor controls, panels, motors and related equipment.
• Operate Vac trucks to flush lines and clear blockages; inspect and clean manholes.
• Conduct CCTV inspections and system assessments per NASSCO PACP standards.
• Respond to sewer overflow inquiries; communicate Seminole County policies to customers.
• Install and maintain emergency power systems and by-pass pumping when required.
• Mow grass and maintain sites; complete field paperwork in a work order system.
• Adhere to safety standards and attend required trainings; on-call after hours.
• Read blueprints/maps and use GIS tools; operate heavy equipment as needed.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Clear communication

Color vision

Education

High School diploma or GED

Level C wastewater collection system certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Arc-Explorer

Job description

Responsible for performing maintenance, repair and construction of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems, pumps and controls, and associated piping in the wastewater collections system throughout Seminole County.

**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description. Qualified candidates can expect to start at $20.00/hr.

**Additional compensation based on licensure.

Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Assist other staff and/or work independently in the maintenance, repair and construction of wastewater collections systems.

Assigned responsibility; Perform preventive, predictive maintenance on lift stations and ARVs following SOP procedures

Performs skilled tasks in the repair of pumps, valves, motor control, control panels, electric motors, floats, transducers, and related equipment.

Clean wastewater collection systems; operate Vac trucks to flush collection systems; open blockages in lines; clean manholes and wet wells.

Perform cleaning; CCTV inspections of sanitary pipelines and complete system assessments based on NASSCO PACP standards

Respond to customer complaints and inquiries regarding sewer overflows and stoppages; provide information to customers regarding Seminole County policies and procedures

Install and maintenance of emergency power systems generators, ups systems, and installs by-pass pumping when required.

Mow grass, trim shrubbery and perform housekeeping functions around lift station sites and wet wells

Perform general and major rebuilds and/or repair of hydraulic equipment and pumps.

Installs, repairs and maintains electronic and electrical equipment in lift station control panels.

Installs and repairs sewer collections pipelines and appurtenances.

Operates various types of maintenance equipment to perform assigned job tasks.

Completes required field paperwork. Documents work performed within a computerized work order management system.

Responsible for adherence to proper safety standards and procedures. Responsible for maintaining all safety equipment and related records

Responds to after-hour emergency call outs and participate in the after-hours on call schedule.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Duties

• Must have the ability to operate heavy equipment including, backhoe, ditch-witch, front-end loader, and other similar equipment.
• Must have the ability to operate small gas powered equipment such as a gas mower, tractor or other similar equipment.
• Must have the ability to read blue prints and maps.
• Must have normal color vision and hearing.
• Must have the ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Arc-Explorer or equivalent GIS computer programs.
• All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.
• Department Specific trainings per position may be required.

High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in electrical, hydraulic or mechanical work related to wastewater collections systems.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver License, Class "A" with Tanker endorsement, or obtain within six (6) months.

Must possess and maintain a Level C voluntary wastewater collection system certification, or obtain within two (2) years.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.