NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Mechanic I, II, or III (Water Resources)
Fort Pierce, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$19/hr - $22.99/hrNEOGOV is seeking candidates for the Mechanic I, II, or III positions in Water Resources at Fort Pierce Utilities Authority. The role involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment related to water treatment, requiring various levels of skill and experience depending on the position.
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Responsibilities
Installs, repairs and maintains all Water Plant, Well Field, Repump facilities equipment, including but not limited to pumps, motors, valves, gear boxes, chemical feed equipment, pneumatic controls, compressors and related components
Maintenance on the above equipment includes, but is not limited to checking shaft wear sleeves, proper periodic lubrication, adjustment of packing glands, proper pump sequence, checking for pump and motor vibration, shaft alignment, and bearing installation
Demonstrate understanding of computer programs used in Water Resources Department on the level of their specific position
Efficiently handle emergencies and multiple tasks simultaneously
Operates the Boom Truck in a safe and effective manner
Performs vehicle and equipment safety checklists before operating
Performs functions that are specific to their position at jobsites for Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) as required by Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Follow proper use and safety procedures when working with hazardous chemicals associated with water treatment
Completing accurate daily work completion reports and required paperwork
Maintain pertinent documentation of all maintenance functions performed
Performs housekeeping, janitorial and landscape/yard maintenance duties
Cleans, repairs and assists in the installation of various types of machinery, measuring devices, pumping equipment and electrical/electronic equipment
Cleans and paints buildings, tanks, piping, valves and other equipment, machinery and facilities
Learns the proper use of mechanical hand and power driven tools, including grinders, lawn mowers, shovels, rakes, saws, sanders, drill presses, welding equipment, testing equipment, shop tools, landscape tools, repair tools and mechanical equipment
Operate mechanical hand and power driven tools, including grinders, welding equipment, testing equipment, shop tools, landscape tools, repair tools, pipe threading machine, and mechanical equipment
Performs skilled and semiskilled type work
Assist WR Mechanic III's, WR Mechanic II's WR Electrical/Electronic Technician, WR I&C Technician, welders, painters or other trade/craft type personnel in the general performance of their duties
Makes periodic mechanical equipment inspections of the Lime Softening and Reverse Osmosis Plants, Repump Stations, Storage Facilities, Surficial, Floridan, and Deep Injection Wells, and makes necessary adjustments and repairs
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited high school, or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma accepted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
Will be subject to random drug testing per DOT regulations and FPUA rules
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications
Mechanic I - During the first twelve (12) months of employment the employee will be required to obtain Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT'S) Maintenance of traffic (MOT) certification
Must possess a valid State of Florida Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or be able to acquire one in six (6) months
Mechanic II - Two (2) years' experience as a WR Mechanic I while employed by Fort Pierce Utilities Authority or the equivalent thereof
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Level III Water Distribution License or higher
Must possess a valid State of Florida Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Mechanic III - Two (2) years of experience as WR Mechanic II with the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Level III Water Distribution License or higher
Must possess a valid State of Florida Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment
Ability to work standby duty, if required, on a rotational basis
May require shift work on evenings, nights, and weekends
Will be required to work under difficult and strenuous conditions due to nature of operating water treatment facilities
Ability to work with hazardous chemicals associated with water treatment
Ability to learn and observe proper safety precautions and practices associated with respective work assignments
Ability to learn and observe proper safety precautions and practices associated with respective work assignments
Ability and willingness to learn a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks within a prescribed time frame, as required by a monitored on-the-job training program
Ability to perform heavy, manual type labor requiring agility, coordination and physical strength
Ability to maintain sufficient physical health and strength to perform the manual tasks encountered in a maintenance trade within the limits of sound safety practices
Considerable knowledge of the functions and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery commonly used in Water Treatment
Considerable knowledge of the operation and care of equipment and related components such as pumps, motors, generators, air compressors, engines, wells and measuring devices
Considerable knowledge of proper safety precautions and practices associated with respective work assignments
Demonstrate considerable working knowledge of a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks as required by the Water Resources Mechanic I training program
Ability to inspect and detect flaws in operating machinery and mechanical equipment and effect necessary repairs and/or adjustments
Extensive knowledge of methods, materials, supplies and tools used in the repair and maintenance of the Water Resources Department
Extensive knowledge of the functions and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery commonly used in Water Treatment
Extensive knowledge of the operation and care of equipment and related components such as pumps, motors, generators, air compressors, engines, wells and measuring devices
Ability to read, interpret, and record meters indicating elapsed time or Water Flows
Extensive knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) requirements
Ability to use precision measuring equipment for shaft alignment
Benefits
HOLIDAYS: 12 paid holidays per year
VACATION: Accrual for Regular Employees: | | | | --- | --- | | 0 through 5 years | 12 days/year (96 hrs) | | 6 through 10 years | 14 days/year (112 hrs) | | 11 through 15 years | 17 days/year (136 hrs) | | 16 through 19 years | 20 days/year (160 hrs) | | **More than 20 years** | **23 days/year (184 hrs)** |
SICK: Accrual for All Regular Employees: 3.70 hours/pay period (96 hrs)
RETIREMENT PROGRAMS: * City of Fort Pierce Retirement System (Mandatory Participation) * International City Management Association (Mission Square) (Voluntary) * Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)
HEALTH INSURANCE: Effective for employees and dependents on the first day of the month following completion of 30 days continuous service. FPUA pays most of employee premium and 71% of the dependent premium.
DENTAL INSURANCE – Becomes effective for employees and dependents on the first day of the month following completion of 30 days continuous service. FPUA pays 100% of employee premium and 60% of the dependent premium.
VISION – Becomes effective for employees and dependents on the first day of the month following completion of 30 days continuous service. FPUA pays 100% of employee premium eye care coverage for employees and a portion for their family members, including eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, etc.
LIFE INSURANCE – TERM (EMPLOYEES ONLY) – Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment policy equal to 1x employee's annual salary. Employees may also purchase, on a voluntary basis, additional life insurance through payroll deduction in $10,000 increments up to $100,000.
LONG TERM DISABILITY – Employees out for more than 90 days due to a disabling injury or illness will receive 60% of wage, up to $4,500 per month.
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS – * CANCER, CRITICAL ILLNESS, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & ACCIDENT COVERAGE * EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT * Flexible Benefit Program * Wellness Program * WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE * DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE * ***NORTON LIFELOCK***
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NEOGOV
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Founded in 1999
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