Utility Mechanic II - Water

City-of-Coco; Christmas (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City-of-Coco seeks a skilled Mechanic II-Water to oversee maintenance and repair of water treatment plant equipment. The role includes supervising shop personnel, planning daily activities, and ensuring preventive maintenance across pumps, valves, and piping.

The position requires a Florida CDL Class B license within 45 days and eventual Class III Water Distribution Certification within 2 years. The work is primarily on-site with potential emergency duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with three years of water/waste water experience or equivalent.
• Must possess a Florida Class B CDL license or obtain within 45 days and licensure within 120 days.
• Ability to obtain Class III Water Distribution Certification within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and performs maintenance and repair of water-related equipment.
• Directs shop personnel and plans daily activities and schedules.
• Performs preventive maintenance and fabrication tasks for pumps and piping.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Supervisory skills

Pumps & hydraulics

Safety compliance

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years water/waste water facility experience

Tools

Welding equipment

Microsoft Office

Piping fabrication equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Supervisor II, performs skilled mechanical and supervisory work in the maintenance, operation, and repair of water treatment plant equipment and facilities. The Utility Mechanic II-Water performs and supervises the servicing, overhauling, repair, and preventative maintenance of various types of pumps, motors, valves, piping, as related to the Dyal Water plant and its facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises and performs the maintenance and repair of all equipment pertaining to water, water supply, pumping, and treatment.
• Directs shop personnel and plans daily activities and adjusted schedule of work and personnel with equipment, material, manpower and facilities.
• Makes periodic inspections to find future problems and determines preventative maintenance needs
• Performs maintenance and repairs on chemical feed equipment.
• Procures parts, tools, and materials for the repair and maintenance of equipment.
• The majority of position duties are required to be performed on-site.
• Performs fabrication of pump bases, supports, engine stands, pipe supports, as well as pipe cutting and welding.
• 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 the methods, tools, and material used in the maintenance, operation, and repair of water treatment equipment, wells for potable water, piping and pumps.
• Knowledge of the principles of mechanics, pumps, and hydraulics and of the hazards and safety precautions related to this type of work.
• Skill in the use and care of hand and power tools related in this field.
• Skill in the use of various welding equipment.
• Skill in the use of a variety of computer programs, including Microsoft Office, and various other office equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment and piping blue prints, sketches, and diagrams.
• Ability to plan and supervise work with respect to efficient performance and high morale.
• Ability to keep accurate records in reference to time, material, and job completion.
• Ability to don proper safety equipment necessary to perform tasks safely (respirators, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED certificate with three (3) years of experience working with water/waste water treatment facilities and equipment; 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. Must be able to obtain a Class "lll" Water Distribution Certification within 2 years.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is generally very heavy and may require exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently, to lift, carry, push, 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 industrial 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, cramped spaces, near dangerous chemicals and equipment and at heights.