Utilities Mechanic; Water Treatment Plant

Utilities Mechanic
- Water & Wastewater Operations Division

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Utilities Mechanic
- Water & Wastewater Operations Division. This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time. Water and Wastewater Services is seeking a highly skilled and reliable Utility Mechanic (UM) for its Operations Division. The UM performs skilled work in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing of water and wastewater systems, lift stations, and related mechanical equipment.

The UM is responsible for performing the following tasks related to the construction and maintenance of water and wastewater mains, pumping and treatment facilities at water and wastewater plants and lift stations, including but not limited to:

• Installing water meters, hydrants, laying pipes, repairing leaks.
• Operating, removing, repairing, and installing various equipment, machinery and control systems.
• Ensuring efficient mechanical operation of equipment and machinery.
• Operating a large utility bed truck, flatbed truck and hauling trailers with equipment or materials as assigned.
• Operating concrete saws, compactors, pumps, and other related equipment, and using hand-tools to perform minor adjustments on equipment as needed.
• Completing daily paperwork and work-orders.
• Digging holes, ditches, and trenches for prolonged periods of time.
• Working in confined spaces as necessary.

General Description:

Performs periodic maintenance and preventive maintenance to a variety of water related utilities operations in the County. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires one (1) year in mechanical maintenance/repair or closely related experience. Special Certifications and Licenses:
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Preferences:

• Vocational, Technical, or Associates Degree or higher in relevant field
• Collection and/or Distribution System Operator Certification
• Back Flow Prevention and/or Machinist and/or Vendor Pump and Motor Certification
• Welding Technology Certification.
• State of Florida Class "A or B" Commercial Driver's License
• At least one (1) year of experience working in a Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant >10 MGD
• At least one (1) year of experience working on a Collection System
• At least one (1) year of experience working on a Distribution System
• At least one (1) year of experience working on a Wastewater Transmission System with more than 20 Lift Stations
• At least one (1) year of experience using Maximo or another Computerized Maintenance Management System

Duties and 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.
• Processes requests for service for contractors; assists contractors by shutting off water valves for pipe connections and repairs, and locates water main vales.
• Performs periodic maintenance and preventive 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 installs valve boxes; cleans up raw sewage spills; repairs water mains and service lines.
• Installs, repairs and maintains water distribution system including main line, service line, water meters, hydrant, leaks, water pumps; installs, repair and maintains wastewater collection system including sewage lines, lateral lines, clean/out, televise lines, and lift stations.
• Responds to calls regarding the problems in sewer and water; maintains the operational status of wastewater (collection) infrastructure; maintains, rebuilds or replaces any or all parts that are in use on a daily basis…