Lift Station Technician III

Panama City, City of•Panama City, FL

6h•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. This position performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment, piping and property of the lift stations. Preparation of maintenance reports and maintaining accurate and comprehensive records are critical in this role. Ongoing mechanical repairs and manual labor skills are critical to the success of this team member. This is an emergency essential position that requires performance of emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and recover the City before, during, and after any adverse storm events (hurricane, tropical storm, tornado, severe thunderstorm, winter storm, etc.) or other conditions (natural or manmade).

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Valid Driver’s License.
Minimum five (5) years’ experience with lift stations.
Confined Space Training or attainment within one (1) year.
CPR certified or attainment within one (1) year.
HDPE pipe welding required.
Electrofusion skills required.

Nice To Haves

Skills relating to confined spaces training, including certification preferred.
CPR certification is preferred.
Skills in welding with High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe preferred.
Skills in electrofusion preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs daily inspections, maintains, cleans and repairs lift stations, including pulling and replacing pumps, repairing and replacing pipes, valves and fittings
Troubleshoots and corrects problems with lift station pumps.
Maintains accurate, timely and complete records for all work performed.
Cleans sewage spills and applies chemicals as required per Federal, State and Local laws, regulations and policies.
Responds to emergency and trouble calls to locate and identify the cause and performs corrective actions as required.
Completes work in an efficient, professional, team-focused, accurate and timely manner.
Operates light and heavy-duty trucks, boom trucks, heavy lifting equipment, portable pumping equipment, power generation equipment, lawn maintenance equipment and various tools.
Properly maintains all equipment and supplies in proper and safe working order
Independently performs maintenance and repair work of a routine nature.
Assists with training and instruction of new team members.
Assists in the review and evaluation of completed work assignments.
Maintains frequently used parts and supplies on the assigned truck to ensure all parts needed for any given assignment are available and restocked as used.
Performs other duties as assigned.