Utilities Mechanic (Water Treatment Plant)

Broward County Government; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Government is seeking a skilled Utility Mechanic for the Water and Wastewater Services Operations Division. The role involves maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of water and wastewater systems, lift stations, and related equipment to ensure reliable service for the county’s infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of mechanical maintenance experience, a valid Florida driver's license, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires one year of mechanical maintenance/repair or closely related experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Repairs and installs water and sewer pipes; maintains consistent flow of wastewater to the master plant.
• Operates plumbing equipment and portable sewer cleaner pressure machines.
• Installs, repairs and flushes fire hydrants; shuts off water valves for pipe connections and repairs.
• Processes requests for service for contractors; assists contractors by shutting off water valves for connections and repairs, and locates water main valves.
• Performs periodic maintenance and preventive maintenance to lift stations; checks pumps and valves.
• Repairs and installs sewer mains; maintains county cleanouts and valves; realigns/manholes as needed.
• Installs, repairs and maintains water distribution and wastewater collection systems; maintains meters and pumps.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Water/wastewater systems

Driver's license

Education

Vocational/Technical/Associates in relevant field

Collection/Distribution System Operator Certification

Back Flow Prevention Certification

Machinist/Vendor Pump Certification

Welding Technology Certification

Florida Class A/B CDL

Tools

Maximo (CMMS)

Job description

Responsibilities

Water and Wastewater Services is seeking a highly skilled and reliable Utility Mechanic (UM) for its Operations Division. The UM performs skilled work in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing of water and wastewater systems, lift stations, and related mechanical equipment. The UM is responsible for performing the following tasks related to the construction and maintenance of water and wastewater mains, pumping and treatment facilities at water and wastewater plants and lift stations, including but not limited to:

• Installing water meters, hydrants, laying pipes, repairing leaks.
• Operating, removing, repairing, and installing various equipment, machinery and control systems.
• Ensuring efficient mechanical operation of equipment and machinery.
• Operating a large utility bed truck, flatbed truck and hauling trailers with equipment or materials as assigned.
• Operating concrete saws, compactors, pumps, and other related equipment, and using hand-tools to perform minor adjustments on equipment as needed.
• Completing daily paperwork and work-orders.
• Digging holes, ditches, and trenches for prolonged periods of time.
• Working in confined spaces as necessary.

General Description

Performs periodic maintenance and preventable maintenance to a variety of water related utilities operations in the County.

Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Requires one (1) year in mechanical maintenance/repair or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Preferences

• Vocational, Technical, or Associates Degree or higher in relevant field
• Collection and/or Distribution System Operator Certification
• Back Flow Prevention and/or Machinist and/or Vendor Pump and Motor Certification
• Welding Technology Certification.
• State of Florida Class "A or B" Commercial Driver's License
• At least one (1) year of experience working in a Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant >10 MGD
• At least one (1) year of experience working on a Collection System
• At least one (1) year of experience working on a Distribution System
• At least one (1) year of experience working on a Wastewater Transmission System with more than 20 Lift Stations
• At least one (1) year of experience using Maximo or another Computerized Maintenance Management System

Scope of Work

Duties and Responsibilities

Repairs and installs water and sewer pipes, maintains consistent flow of waste water from residences to the master plant; operates various plumbing equipment and operates portable sewer cleaner pressure machines.

Installs, repairs and flushes fire hydrants; shuts off water valves for pipe connections and repairs.

Processes requests for service for contractors; assists contractors by shutting off water valves for pipe connections and repairs, and locates water main vales.

Performs periodic maintenance and preventable maintenance to retail lift stations; checks that pumps are operating properly and valves are working in accordance with their job.

Repairs and installs sewer mains; installs county cleanouts, repairs force mains, gravity mains and laterals; realigns and restores manholes; installs force main valves and installs valve boxes; cleans up raw sewage spills; repairs water mains and service lines.

Installs, repairs and maintains water distribution system including main line, service line, water meters, hydrant, leaks, water pumps; installs, repair and maintains wastewater collection system including sewage lines, lateral lines, clean/out, televise lines, and lift stations.

Responds to calls regarding the problems in sewer and water; maintains the operational status of wastewater (collection) infrastructure; maintains, rebuilds or replaces any or all parts that are in use on a daily basis throughout the plant.

Installs, repairs, replaces, maintains, designs, and fabricates plumbing and makes suggestions and recommendations for different pieces of machinery and equipment.

Performs related work as assigned.

Competencies

• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Generally follows defined and communicated standards, methods, and procedures. Seeks advice and finds ways to work better within processes. Makes some reasonable suggestions to improve work methods.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Does what is necessary to meet goals and deliver expected results with acceptable quality. Shows consistent effort to complete even unpleasant or routine tasks in a timely manner; maintains work focus despite obstacles or setbacks.
• Self-Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Demonstrates strong commitment to own development by continuously updating knowledge, skills, and abilities. Shows strong enthusiasm for seeking learning opportunities.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.

Work Environment

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposureto toxic/caustic chemicals.

Special Information

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies © .

County Core Values

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email [e-mail] to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.