Utility Mechanic , II, or III- Distribution

Position: Utility Mechanic I, II, or III- Distribution
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Department:
Water Utilities

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Salary Range:
$26.4170 - $33.3379 Hourly / $54,947.36 - $69,342.83 Annually

Job Posting Period:
June 18, 2026 - June 29, 2026 12:00 A.M.

Job Description:

Overview

To inspect, maintain, repair and overhaul pumps, machinery, electrical equipment, piping, meters and related mechanical equipment used in the City's facilities and systems. To operate one or more types of heavy maintenance equipment and automotive equipment in the operations and maintenance of Public Works infrastructure. This position can be filled as a Utility Mechanic I, II or III, depending upon the candidates experience & qualifications.

Utility Mechanic I - $21.7229 - $26.8411 Hourly / $45,183.63 - $55,829.49 Annually

Utility Mechanic II - $24.9837 - $30.9171 Hourly/ $51,966.10 - $64,307.57 Annually

Utility Mechanic III- $26.4170 - $33.3379 Hourly/ $54,947.36 - $69,342.83 Annually

Essential Functions

• Installs, maintains, modifies and repairs a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment in the City's water and wastewater collection, distribution, treatment and related facilities and systems, including, but not limited to, pumps, compressors, valves, motors, engines, controllers, conveyor systems, mechanical drives and related or similar systems and equipment.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and procedures on various mechanical and electrical components of the water and wastewater systems in addition to the maintenance of other equipment.
• Installs and maintains chemical feed systems, including chlorine, caustic soda, alum, methanol, deodorant, methane gas, polymer and/or aquashade systems.
• Inspects, records and utilizes charts, dial, gauges, meters and other monitors to determine pressure conditions, flow and feed rates and other operating conditions. Performs routine adjustments in response to monitoring results.
• Performs a variety of service activities relating to the water and wastewater distribution and collection systems, such as digging trenches for mains, excavating for services and hydrants, locating valves and blowouts in water mains and making repairs.
• Performs routine electric and/or acetylene welding, brazing and/or soldering repairs and fabrications as required.
• Checks, adjusts and maintains equipment service records.
• Prepares routine reports and maintains daily records and logs.
• Reads and interprets blueprints as required to repair, maintain or build equipment.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, spare parts and other required materials, initiates orders or recommendations for required parts and equipment or additional stock.
• May standby for and answer emergency calls to repair equipment on an "on call, 24 hour per day" basis.
• The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three years experience in disciplines relating to public works and water utility operations, such as welding, millwright, plumbing, pump repair, pipe laying, heavy equipment operation and machine operation.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class "B" or higher State of Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Assignment Specific Requirements:
  Intermediate MOT Certificate, assignment in Distribution & Collections.
• Possess and maintain a Backflow Assembly Testing Certification, assignment in Distribution & Collections.
• Level III Water Distribution License in Water Distribution,…