Pump Station Mechanic I

Pasco County•Wesley Chapel, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of Pump Station Mechanic I involves assisting the Pump Station Lead Mechanic in the maintenance, fabrication, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment related to wastewater pump stations. This includes installing, overhauling, repairing, servicing, and maintaining equipment such as pumps, motors, gas and diesel engines, meters, gauges, compressors, blowers, and valves. The position also involves revamping pump stations, maintaining electrical control panels, well motors, and A/C-D/C control systems, as well as working with power tools, painting equipment, and checking/adjusting equipment. Maintaining service records and performing safe confined space entries are also key aspects of the role. Additionally, the Pump Station Mechanic I will submit requisitions for equipment and materials, review work orders, and distribute/complete them using the CMMS system. The ability to lift up to 80 pounds and perform other related duties as required is essential.

Requirements

Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the installation, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical motors, pumps, and mechanical equipment.
Ability to make inspections to determine operating conditions and needed repairs pumping equipment.
Ability to work from blueprints, pencil sketches, or written and oral instructions.
Ability to use a variety of mechanic's tools and shop equipment in the installation, repair, and maintenance of pump station equipment.
Knowledge of 240/480 A/C-D/C control systems.
Ability to read for comprehension.
Ability to interpret and utilize SCADA system.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
Ability to bend, climb, walk, stoop, and squat frequently.
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.
Must have a telephone and be available to overtime as well as mandatory on-call rotation.
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and one (1) year of direct experience in Utility Operations.
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
Must obtain a Florida CDL Class "B" temporary permit within thirty (30) days from date of hire and a permanent license within six (6) months from date of hire.
Must obtain a Florida FWPCOA "C" Wastewater Certificate within eighteen (18) months from date of hire.
Must obtain the following within 60 days from date of hire: Confined Space Entry, Excavation & Trenching, First Aid & CPR, and F.E.M.A IS- 100 and 700 certificates.

Responsibilities

Installs, overhauls, repairs, services, and maintains equipment such as, but not limited to pumps, motors, gas and diesel engines, meters, gauges, compressors, blowers, valves, backchecks.
Revamps pump stations, maintains 240/480 electrical system control panels.
Maintains well motors and A/C-D/C control systems.
Works with power tools.
Paints equipment as required.
Checks and adjusts equipment.
Maintains service records.
Perform and participate with safe practices of confined space entries.
Submits requisitions for equipment and materials, reviews work orders for priority, clarity, and completeness.
Distributes and completes work orders (CMMS) to appropriate personnel.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
Performs other related duties as required.