Utilities Mechanic: Water & Wastewater Lift Stations

Broward County, Florida; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a skilled Utilities Mechanic for the Water & Wastewater Operations Division to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair water and wastewater systems, lift stations, and related equipment.

The role requires at least one year of mechanical maintenance experience, a Florida Class E driver's license, and the ability to perform physical work including confined spaces.

Qualifications

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

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, and locates water main valves.
• 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 valve boxes.
• Installs, repairs and maintains water distribution system including main line, service line, water meters, hydrant, leaks, water pumps; maintains wastewater collection system including sewage lines, lateral lines, cleanouts, televise lines, and lift stations.
• Responds to calls regarding problems in sewer and water; maintains operational status of wastewater infrastructure; replaces parts as needed.
• Installs, repairs, replaces, maintains, designs, and fabricates plumbing and makes suggestions for machinery and equipment.

Skills

Manages Complexity

Action Oriented

Plans and Aligns

Optimizes Work Processes

Ensures Accountability

Drives Results

Self-Development

Situational Adaptability

Job description

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a skilled Utilities Mechanic for the Water & Wastewater Operations Division to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair water and wastewater systems, lift stations, and related equipment.

The role requires at least one year of mechanical maintenance experience, a Florida Class E driver's license, and the ability to perform physical work including confined spaces.