Utilities - Utilities Mechanic

About the position

The Utilities Mechanic position involves skilled work in the maintenance, fabrication, and repair of mechanical equipment related to the supply, transmission, and treatment of potable water and wastewater. The role includes installing, overhauling, repairing, maintaining, and servicing various equipment such as pumps, motors, chemical feeders, gas and diesel engines, compressors, blowers, and controls. The mechanic will also perform welding, brazing, soldering, and painting, instruct other mechanics and helpers, maintain service records, and submit requests for new parts and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Installs, overhauls, repairs, maintains, and services equipment such as pumps, motors, chemical feeders, gas and diesel engines, compressors, and blowers.
• Performs oxygen acetylene and electric welding, brazing, soldering, and painting.
• Instructs other mechanics and helpers in the repair of plant and related equipment.
• Checks and adjusts equipment.
• Maintains service records.
• Submits requests for new parts and equipment.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in industrial plant maintenance mechanic work including some welding experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license at the time of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Water & wastewater experience.

Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• FRS Retirement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Free Employee Health Clinic