Utility Mechanic I -Dyal

City of Cocoa, FL; Christmas (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the utilities sector is seeking a skilled Utility Mechanic I to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will perform essential maintenance and repair work on mechanical equipment, ensuring the smooth operation of water treatment facilities. Your expertise in mechanics and tools will be vital as you work with pumps, motors, and valves, contributing to the efficiency and safety of critical infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to work in a variety of environments, both indoors and outdoors, and requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork. If you're ready to make a difference in your community, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in installation, repair and maintenance of pumps, motors, pipes and valves.
• Knowledge of mechanics and safety precautions in the field.

Responsibilities

• Maintains lubrication of plant equipment, pumps, motors, and valves.
• Installs, repairs and maintains wells, pumps, motors, piping and valves.

Skills

Mechanical Knowledge

Tool Usage

Safety Precautions

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Under supervision of the Supervisor II and/or Utility Mechanic II or Crew Leader, performs skilled work at the journeyman level in the maintenance and repair of building, electrical, and mechanical equipment. The Utility Mechanic I-Dyal is responsible for mechanical work to machinery and equipment, such as motors, pumps, piping and valves related to water treatment. Employee works using hand tools, power tools and testing instruments as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintains the lubrication of plant equipment, wells, pumps, motors, piping and valves.
• Maintains and calculates oil and fuel levels for well field operations and equipment.
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs equipment and facilities, plumbing, fencing and lawns.
• The majority of position duties are required to be performed on-site.
• Installs, repairs and maintains wells, pumps, motors, piping and valves.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared or undeclared emergency.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of mechanics, tools, and materials needed to perform this job.
• Knowledge of related hazards and safety precautions of this field.
• Skill in the use and care of hand and power tools used in this trade.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain accurate records of time and material used.

High school diploma or GED certificate with one (1) year of experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of pumps, motors, pipes and valves, preferably at a water/wastewater treatment facility; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid state of Florida Class "B" CDL driver's license or must obtain a Class "B" CDL driver license temporary permit issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles within 45 days of employment and successful licensure within 120 days of obtaining temporary permit.

The work is generally heavy and may require exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces.
• Climbing: Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or ramps.
• Crawling: Ability to frequently move on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Crouching: Ability to frequently bend the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Feeling: Ability to perceive attributes of objects by touch.
• Dexterity: Primarily with fingers, as in picking, pinching, or typing.
• Grasping: Applying pressure with the whole hand.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working with the whole hand.
• Hearing: Ability to hear and understand at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Kneeling: Ability to frequently bend legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Ability to lift and move objects.
• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions.
• Pulling / Pushing: Ability to occasionally move objects up to 100 pounds.
• Reaching: Ability to frequently extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Speaking / Talking: Ability to communicate clearly, accurately and concisely through speech.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Ability to frequently bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading, operating motor vehicles; including color, depth perception, and field vision.
• Walking: Ability to walk long distances to perform tasks and to move from one job site to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work may be performed in both in and out-of-door environments with exposure to the wind, rain, cold, heat and cramped spaces.