TPO​/Mechanic Trainee- Wastewater

Department: Utility Service Department, Organizational Unit:
County Water and Wastewater

Position Type: Permanent, Full Time

Location: North, Central, and South areas of the County

Work Schedule: Shift work including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Pay: $23.05 to $25.36 hourly, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Open until filled.

Performs entry-level crafts and trades work participating in the daily operation, maintenance, and housekeeping typical of water treatment facilities.

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience assisting with or performing mechanical repair and routine maintenance on equipment, machinery, or mechanical systems in an industrial, utility, automotive, or similar setting.
• College or technical coursework related to science or treatment plant operations preferred.
• Valid Florida driver's license, maintained during employment.
• Obtain Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Class C Drinking Water Operator's license within 12 months of employment.
• May be required to complete OSHA-compliant forklift operator training and operate a forklift.
• Physically capable of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include respiratory protection.
• Able to work planned and unplanned overtime, standby, on-call duties, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Required to perform emergency duties as directed in the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man‑made disaster that may threaten the area.

• Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment.
• Must obtain within 12 months of employment, the FDEP Class C Drinking Water Operator's license.
• May be required, depending on area of assignment, to successfully complete an OSHA-compliant forklift operator training course which meets the requirements of CFR  and be able to operate a forklift.
• Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required PPE, which may include respiratory protection.
• Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime and standby and on-call duties on a rotational basis, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man‑made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

This position is part of an established career ladder.

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

• The employee must be able to:
  • Lift 50 lbs. or more
  • Carry 50 lbs. or more
  • Push 50 lbs. or more
  • Pull 50 lbs. or more
• In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
  • Stand 5 - 8 hours
  • Walk 5 - 8 hours
  • Sit 5 - 8 hours
  • Drive 5 - 8 hours
• The employee must repetitively perform:
  • Fine manipulation (e.g., writing, wiring); operating foot controls; pulling; pushing; simple grasping (e.g., pen, screwdriver)
• The employee must be able to:
  • Balance;
    Bend;
    Climb;
    Crawl;
    Dig;
    Jump;
    Kneel;
    Reach;
    Run;
    Smell;
    Stoop
• The employee must have:
  • Color perception; good distant vision; good hearing; good near vision; good speech; none; use of both eyes
• Other necessary physical activities/traits
  • N/A

• Work alone; at heights above/below ground level; below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.); in cold; in dampness or chilly conditions; in heat; in high humidity; in or with dusty conditions; in or with moving objects or vehicles; in or with noisy conditions; on or with ladders or scaffolding; on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; with chemicals or solvents; with electricity; with feet, legs or hands in water;
  
  with fumes, smoke, gases or flames; with grease; with hazardous materials; with lawn grasses, plants, etc.; with odors; with oils; with poor lighting; with poor ventilation; with silica, fiberglass, etc.; with vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); work inside; work outside; works closely with others
• Other working conditions: N/A