NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Utilities Mechanic III
New Port Richey, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$19.14/hr - $19.14/hr
5+ years expNEOGOV is a company seeking to fill the role of Utilities Mechanic III within the Public Works department of the City of New Port Richey. The position involves semi-skilled to skilled work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water distribution and sewage collection systems, as well as operating construction equipment and leading work responsibilities.
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Responsibilities
Participates in the installation, maintenance, or repair of water distribution, reclaimed water distribution, sewage collection or similar systems; including valves & meters
Taps water, reclaimed water and sewer lines, flushes & maintains fire hydrants, cuts pipes, and operates pumps
Uses tapping machines, concrete saws, metal detectors, handsaws, pliers, shovels, and wrenches
Maintains manholes, operates line-clearing equipment
Operates backhoe, trencher, and other types of equipment
Maintains Lift Stations, repairs pumps, troubleshoots control logic problems
Maintains inventory of parts on service truck; drives service truck and has the ability to communicate effectively using 2-way radio
Reads blueprints, as-builts, and atlases
Records work activities
Turns on or off and repairs meters; discusses water or wastewater service problems with users in accordance with city policy
Locates lines and fittings
Maintains areas around Lift Stations and other facilities
Operates tractor, mowers and related grounds maintenance equipment
Loads, transports, and unloads equipment
Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment
Also may be asked to test, inspect, and install backflow devices for compliance to regulations; maintains records, files and documentation
Assist in enforcement of the City’s Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention Program
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
Experience of installing and/or maintaining a water distribution, sewage collection, plumbing or irrigation systems
Must obtain five (5) years experience in Sewer Collections/Water Distribution
Class “A” Florida Wastewater Collections License/Level I Water Distribution
Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Drivers (CDL) Class B with Air Brakes and Tanker Endorsement
Must possess or obtain an FDEP Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector Certification within one year of employment
Ability to be “On Call” 24-hr Emergency standby as required by rotation
Employee must live close enough to the City to be able to respond to Emergency call backs and be on scene within 30 minutes
Preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Access, Power Point and Word)
Knowledge of ESRI GIS software
Benefits
Health Insurance
Optional Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Other optional benefit programs available at employee cost
Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, etc.
Retirement Plan with Florida Retirement System
Employee Assistance Program
Optional Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
Tuition Reimbursement
Other
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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