Utility Maintenance Mechanic - (DC) Lift Station - Full-time

h2About the Department/h2pUnder the general direction of the Field Services Manager, incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment, lift stations, sewage collection system, machinery, pipes, force mains, gravity mains, etc.  Responsibilities include assuring the efficient and safe mechanical and electrical operation of machinery and equipment, assisting in the installation of new equipment, and repairing and maintaining equipment.em This is a safety-sensitive position requiring screening for illegal substance and alcohol use./em Work is reviewed by the Field Services Manager through observation and completed work orders for results obtained./ph2Position Duties/h2pOperates various equipment, including but not limited to welders, torches, excavators, vac truck, septic truck, standard and specialized hand, and power tools. brbrInspects, repairs, services, paints, and maintains structures, pumps, motors and equipment.brbrReplaces pumps, motors, bearings, broken valves, leaky pipes, and faulty equipment as directed.brbrMaintains internal wastewater lift stations control floats, removes grease products from wall surfaces, and nets floating grease from wet well wastewater surfaces.   br brEnters and works in confined spaces in conformance with established confined space permit protocols.brbrCleans wet wells and other structures and equipment as directed; maintains facilities and grounds.brbrMaintains corrective and preventive maintenance work order records. Must be able to use a laptop, tablet and various required software modules.brbrPerforms plumbing in the maintenance of collection system and equipment.brbrOperates power generators, electrical switchgear, control panels and various electrical industrial equipment. Troubleshoots control panels, pumps and equipment using testing equipment.brbrAssists other mechanics and other personnel as required. Must be available to be on call and work overtime as needed.br brNOTE:  The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position./ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pHigh School Diploma or equivalent; supplemented by three (3) years experience in maintenance and repair of lift stations, collection systems, electrical and mechanical equipment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.   Must have a working knowledge associated with the use of full-face respirator.br brMust possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class “B” with tanker endorsement within 12 twelve months of hire.br brMust possess FWPCOA Wastewater Collection Technician Class C Certification or acquire one within 12 months of hire./ph2Other Qualifications/h2pp style="margin: 1em 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-indent: 0"ustrong style="font-weight: 700"Please review the full job description/strong/u for this position by clicking on the Menu option in the upper left, and then select Class Specifications.  This is an important step in reviewing the KSA's and Physical, Environmental, and Sensory Requirements./pp style="margin: 1em 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-indent: 0"strong style="font-weight: 700"uThis position is /u/strongstrong style="font-weight: 700"uconsidered “Mission Critical” (aka “/u/strongstrong style="font-weight: 700"uEssential/u/strongstrong style="font-weight: 700"u”)/u/strongstrong style="font-weight: 700"u and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency./u/strongstrong style="font-weight: 700"  /strong/pp style="margin: 1em 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-indent: 0"strong style="font-weight: 700"uThe City of Stuart is a tobacco-free/vaping-free workplace/u/strong.  All applicants must attest that they have not used tobacco or nicotine products for the preceding 3-month period from the date of application. Candidates chosen for positions with the City of Stuart must undergo pre-employment screening to include verification of their non-use of tobacco or nicotine products in order to be considered for employment.   /pp style="margin: 1em 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-indent: 0; text-align: center"strong style="font-weight: 700"The City of Stuart is An Equal Opportunity Employer ADA/VP/DFWP/TFWP/strong/p/p