Utilities Mechanic Trainee

City Of Cooper City•Cooper City, FL

1d•$43,343 - $67,181•Onsite

About The Position

The entry-level trainee position is responsible for inspections, cleaning and maintenance of lift stations, and their accessory equipment, including pulling and replacing pumps and motors, repairing and replacing piping, valves, and fittings, etc. This role involves semi-skilled work in preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of parts, components, and equipment associated with water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Supervisor or Director’s designee.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented preferably by a vocational/ technical certification or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license by the date of hire.
Basic knowledge of materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in the water, wastewater, and stormwater fields.
Ability to work with sketches, maps, blueprints, and schematics.
Ability to work during off hours when called for emergencies.
Ability to be on-call and available on a rotating schedule.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one (1) year or more of experience in the maintenance of utilities infrastructure is preferred.
Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field may substitute on a year-for-year basis for one year of the required experience or education.

Responsibilities

Adheres to established schedules for preventive maintenance of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
Installs and changes out water meters.
Installs, relocates, and repairs fire hydrants.
Installs, repairs, locates, and exercises valves.
Installs water service, taps, and meter sets.
Repairs water and wastewater service leaks and main breaks.
Replaces meter boxes.
Checks water pressure.
Assist in providing line locates if needed.
Assists in performing preventative maintenance on pumps and lift stations, including greasing, checking oil levels, cleaning, and painting.
Assists in checking wells and pumps; assists in removing, repairing, or replacing defective pumps and motors.
Operates light and heavy-duty trucks, boom trucks, heavy lifting equipment, vector trucks, backhoe, frontend loader, portable welding machine, portable pumping equipment, power generation equipment and various tools as and if required.
Cleans sewage spills and applies chemicals as required per federal, state, and local laws.
Follows daily schedules for routine maintenance tasks and completes work/work orders in an efficient and timely manner.
Maintains and is responsible for any assigned truck and equipment and ensures tools are always kept in proper working order.
Required to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and weather events as scheduled or needed.
Punctuality and regular attendance are essential functions of this position.
Must be available to work during emergencies for extended periods, if required.
Performs other duties as directed.