Utility Mechanic , II, or III- Distribution

Utility Mechanic

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

• 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.

• 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, assignment in Distribution
• C License in Waste Water or Reclaimed Water, assignment in Collections and Plant & Lift Station Maintenance.
• Tanker Endorsement, assignment in Distribution or Collection, Facility Maintenance, Plant & Lift Stations Maintenance.
• A current ISA certification as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (CIMM) or similar certification in Industrial Maintenance, assignment in Plant & Lift Station Maintenance.
• A current Building Systems Maintenance Certification (SMC) through BOMA or similar current certification in facilities maintenance, assignment in Facilities Maintenance.

• Ability to tolerate, ascend and descend equipment with "high-rise" operators stations.
• Skill in the use and maintenance of tools used in the maintenance and repair of treatment facility machinery and related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, sketches, drawings, maps and blueprints.
• Knowledge of the methods, tools and materials used in the maintenance, servicing and repair of pumps, motors, gear drives and related water and wastewater treatment facilities machinery and equipment.
• Ability to locate, diagnose and evaluate causes of equipment failure.
• Ability to work overtime and/or be on call.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Public Works staff, staff of other City Departments and Offices and the general public.

Under the direction of and responsible to the Department Head or designated representative. Generally no supervision is exercised; may occasionally direct the work of others on specific projects. Level II and/or III will routinely provide guidance to less experienced employees and supervise work crews on specific projects.

This position requires the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently. Work requires…