Lift Station Technician I

Panama City, City of•Panama City, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works, the Lift Station Technician performs journeyman-level mechanical work in the Lift Stations Division. The position involves skilled installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment, piping, and lift station property. Preparing maintenance reports and maintaining accurate, comprehensive records are important parts of the role, alongside ongoing mechanical repairs and manual labor. This is an emergency-essential position requiring emergency duties to help prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after adverse storm events or other natural or manmade conditions. The employee performs daily lift station inspections and maintenance, responds to emergency and trouble calls, and participates in the after-hours emergency on-call schedule. Work is performed predominantly outdoors and involves exposure to all weather conditions.

Requirements

High school graduation or an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Valid driver’s license.
At least one year of lift station experience for Technician I.
Confined Space Training, or attainment within one year.
CPR certification, or attainment within one year.
HDPE pipe welding skills required.
Electrofusion skills required.
Knowledge of methods, practices, tools, and equipment used in lift station mechanical repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of hazards and necessary safety precautions related to mechanical maintenance and repair work in lift stations.
Ability to perform and understand basic mathematical calculations, including metric calculations related to equipment repair and tool use.
Ability to read and understand manuals, maps, diagrams, specifications, and drawings.
Ability to prepare and maintain understandable, timely, complete, and accurate records and reports.
Ability to utilize, read, and understand gauges and meters.
Skill in operating and maintaining hand and power tools, portable pumps and generators, hydraulic boom trucks, light and heavy trucks, motorized and lawn equipment, sewage processing equipment, and lift station equipment.
Familiarity with local vendors and sources of supply.
Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative, team-focused relationships with team members, agencies, departments, leaders, and the public.
Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make sound decisions using available information.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting, pushing and pulling; driving; traversing uneven terrain; working at heights; handling tools; squatting, kneeling, climbing, bending, twisting, standing, walking, crawling, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

Confined spaces training skills or certification are preferred.
CPR certification is preferred.
HDPE pipe welding skills are preferred in the knowledge, skills, and abilities section.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, clean, and repair lift stations, including pulling and replacing pumps and repairing or replacing pipes, valves, and fittings.
Troubleshoot and correct problems with lift station pumps.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete records of work performed.
Clean sewage spills and apply chemicals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.
Respond to emergency and trouble calls, identify causes, and take corrective action as required.
Complete work efficiently, professionally, accurately, and on time as part of a team.
Operate light- and heavy-duty trucks, boom trucks, heavy lifting equipment, portable pumping equipment, power generation equipment, lawn maintenance equipment, and other tools.
Maintain equipment and supplies in safe, proper working order.
Independently perform routine maintenance and repair work.
Assist with training and instructing new team members.
Assist in reviewing and evaluating completed work assignments.
Keep frequently used parts and supplies stocked on the assigned truck and restock them as they are used.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform emergency duties to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after storms or other adverse conditions.
Participate in the after-hours emergency on-call schedule.