Lead Pump Mechanic

The City of Coronado is accepting applications for

Lead Pump Mechanic (Wastewater/Storm Water)

Future Scheduled Salary Increases:

5.0% increase effective July 1, 2026

The City of Coronado is seeking enthusiastic, qualified candidates for the position of Lead Pump Mechanic in the Wastewater-Storm Water Division of the Public Services and Engineering Department.  The successful candidate will join a blended team of seasoned and talented members.

Under direction, to lead, oversee, perform and participate in the more complex, difficult and skilled technical maintenance duties in the operation and repair of mechanical equipment at wastewater and stormwater pumping facilities; to ensure work quality and adherence to work standards, train staff and established standard operating procedures.

The mission of the Public Services and Engineering Department is to maintain the City's physical infrastructure and provide the highest level of cost-effective maintenance for the City's beaches, facilities, parks, sanitary sewer, and storm drain systems, and rights of way, while protecting the public's health and safety.

The Wastewater-Storm Water Division is responsible for the maintenance of 18 varying sized pump and lift stations, 11 nuisance flow diverter stations, 45 miles of sewer and 8 miles of storm collection systems.  Coronado maintains the systems with the inclusion of two combinations of hydro-jetter vehicles, crane trucks and CCTV vehicle & equipment.

This position is responsible for evaluating, troubleshooting, installing and repairing various types, sizes of pumps, valves and associated equipment, including minor electrical. The Lead Pump Mechanic provides lead direction to, trains and oversees various crew members when assigned. Major components of this position will include maintenance schedule implementation and oversight, continual program improvements, provides training to crews, cultivates a culture of safety, product & equipment research and purchasing, works directly with contractors/consultants and collaborates with management & Engineering on infrastructure improvements.  

Lead Pump Mechanics need to read and understand prints, in addition to understand all types of wastewater-storm water collections and pumping/lift station maintenance functions with the ability to operate associated equipment.

The ideal candidate will also possess a professional history that demonstrates the following necessary leadership competencies and attributes:

* Experienced; strong crew and project leadership skills.

* Good working relationships with department management, other departments and the public.

* Familiarity with budgets.

* Intermediate level of administrative and computer skills in order to effectively track project status.

* Innovative leader with strong interpersonal skills.

* Ability to prioritize workload while maintaining flexibility.

* Organizational awareness and ability to anticipate sensitive issues that could impact the community.

* Able to convey information and ideas in an open and articulate manner.

* Train and develop staff utilizing proper work methods, techniques, principles, and applications.

* Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures.

* Possession of a valid Class A license and valid CWEA Collections and Mechanical Technician certifications are preferred, although not required at time of hire.

* Due to the nature of the job, all candidates must be flexible in their schedule and able to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

For the Lead Pump Mechanic position, the City of Coronado also offers incentive pay for certifications earned and maintained. The incentive is 2.5% of the employee's base salary in certification pay for obtaining the level of CWEA certifications required for the position. Employees in Wastewater and Storm Water who exceed the level of certification established as the minimum qualification will be eligible to receive an additional 4.5% of their base pay for a total certification pay amount of up to 7.0% for designated certifications.

The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of…