Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
Mechanic I, II, or III (Water Resources)
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority, Florida, New York, United States
Salary is just one component of FPUA's excellent total compensation package. As an organization, one of our top priorities is to maintain the health and well‑being of our employees and their families. To achieve this goal, we offer market leading benefits as summarized under the “Benefits” tab above the Description within this job posting. The salary range shown represents the minimum to midpoint salary for this position. The actual salary offered will depend on qualifications and experience.
Salary & Level
Mechanic III Minimum: $22.99 per hour
Mechanic II Minimum: $20.90 per hour
Mechanic I Minimum: $19.00 per hour
Mechanic I (Entry Level)
Work includes a variety of functions related to the repair and maintenance of Water Treatment equipment, while working alongside WR Mechanic II and III, WR Electrical/Electronic Technician, WR Instrumentation and Controls Technician or other trade/craft type personnel.
Reports to Water Resources Maintenance Supervisor.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work alone and in a team environment.
Ability to work standby duty, if required, on a rotational basis.
May require shift work on evenings, nights, and weekends.
Will be required to work under difficult and strenuous conditions due to nature of operating water treatment facilities.
Ability to work with hazardous chemicals associated with water treatment.
Ability to learn and observe proper safety precautions and practices associated with respective work assignments.
Ability to perform heavy, manual type labor requiring agility, coordination and physical strength.
Ability to maintain sufficient physical health and strength to perform the manual tasks encountered in a maintenance trade within the limits of sound safety practices.
Mechanic II (Skilled)
Installation, maintenance and repair of equipment such as pumps, motors, chemical feeders, flow measurement devices, in and around the Water Treatment Plant, Well Fields, and Water Repump Stations.
Requires considerable judgment; performed alongside a WR Mechanic III, WR Electrical/Electronic Technician, or WR I&C Technician; subject to close inspection during progress and upon completion.
Employee reports to Water Resources Maintenance Supervisor.
Considerable knowledge of the functions and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery commonly used in Water Treatment.
Considerable knowledge of the operation and care of equipment and related components such as pumps, motors, generators, air compressors, engines, wells and measuring devices.
Ability to perform heavy, manual type labor requiring agility, coordination and physical strength.
Ability to maintain sufficient physical health and strength to perform the manual tasks encountered in a maintenance trade within the limits of sound safety practices.
Will be subject to random drug testing per DOT regulations and FPUA rules.
Mechanic III (Highly Skilled)
Operation, maintenance and repair of Water Treatment Plant, Well Field, Repump Stations, machinery and facilities.
Inspection of machinery to detect flaws and effect necessary repairs and/or adjustments.
Extensive knowledge of methods, materials, supplies and tools used in repair and maintenance.
Extensive knowledge of functions and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery commonly used in Water Treatment.
Extensive knowledge of operation and care of equipment and related components such as pumps, motors, generators, air compressors, engines, wells and measuring devices.
Ability to read, interpret, and record meters indicating elapsed time or water flows.
Extensive knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) requirements.
Ability to use precision measuring equipment for shaft alignment.
Will be subject to random drug testing per DOT regulations and FPUA rules.
Graduation from an accredited high school, or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma accepted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
Common Requirements & Qualifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Level III Water Distribution License or higher.
Must possess a valid State of Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL). (For Mechanic I must acquire within six months.)
For Mechanic I: Must obtain FDOT's MOT certification within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
For Mechanic II: Two (2) years' experience as a WR Mechanic I while employed by Fort Pierce Utilities Authority or equivalent.
For Mechanic III: Two (2) years of experience as WR Mechanic II with Fort Pierce Utilities Authority.
Special Note for In-House Applicants Promotion into Mechanic II or III position is not automatic. Certain criteria shown on the Mechanic I, II & III job descriptions must be met before eligibility for promotion will be considered.
Additional Responsibilities (All Levels)
Installs, repairs and maintains all Water Plant, Well Field, Repump facilities equipment, including but not limited to pumps, motors, valves, gear boxes, chemical feed equipment, pneumatic controls, compressors and related components.
Perform maintenance tasks such as checking shaft wear sleeves, proper periodic lubrication, adjustment of packing glands, proper pump sequence, checking for pump and motor vibration, shaft alignment, and bearing installation.
Demonstrate understanding of computer programs used in Water Resources Department on the level of their specific position.
Efficiently handle emergencies and multiple tasks simultaneously.
Operates the Boom Truck in a safe and effective manner; performs vehicle and equipment safety checklists before operating.
Perform functions that are specific to the position at jobsites for Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) as required by FDOT.
Follow proper use and safety procedures when working with hazardous chemicals associated with water treatment.
Complete accurate daily work completion reports and required paperwork; maintain pertinent documentation of all maintenance functions performed.
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Salary & Level
Mechanic III Minimum: $22.99 per hour
Mechanic II Minimum: $20.90 per hour
Mechanic I Minimum: $19.00 per hour
Mechanic I (Entry Level)
Work includes a variety of functions related to the repair and maintenance of Water Treatment equipment, while working alongside WR Mechanic II and III, WR Electrical/Electronic Technician, WR Instrumentation and Controls Technician or other trade/craft type personnel.
Reports to Water Resources Maintenance Supervisor.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work alone and in a team environment.
Ability to work standby duty, if required, on a rotational basis.
May require shift work on evenings, nights, and weekends.
Will be required to work under difficult and strenuous conditions due to nature of operating water treatment facilities.
Ability to work with hazardous chemicals associated with water treatment.
Ability to learn and observe proper safety precautions and practices associated with respective work assignments.
Ability to perform heavy, manual type labor requiring agility, coordination and physical strength.
Ability to maintain sufficient physical health and strength to perform the manual tasks encountered in a maintenance trade within the limits of sound safety practices.
Mechanic II (Skilled)
Installation, maintenance and repair of equipment such as pumps, motors, chemical feeders, flow measurement devices, in and around the Water Treatment Plant, Well Fields, and Water Repump Stations.
Requires considerable judgment; performed alongside a WR Mechanic III, WR Electrical/Electronic Technician, or WR I&C Technician; subject to close inspection during progress and upon completion.
Employee reports to Water Resources Maintenance Supervisor.
Considerable knowledge of the functions and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery commonly used in Water Treatment.
Considerable knowledge of the operation and care of equipment and related components such as pumps, motors, generators, air compressors, engines, wells and measuring devices.
Ability to perform heavy, manual type labor requiring agility, coordination and physical strength.
Ability to maintain sufficient physical health and strength to perform the manual tasks encountered in a maintenance trade within the limits of sound safety practices.
Will be subject to random drug testing per DOT regulations and FPUA rules.
Mechanic III (Highly Skilled)
Operation, maintenance and repair of Water Treatment Plant, Well Field, Repump Stations, machinery and facilities.
Inspection of machinery to detect flaws and effect necessary repairs and/or adjustments.
Extensive knowledge of methods, materials, supplies and tools used in repair and maintenance.
Extensive knowledge of functions and servicing requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery commonly used in Water Treatment.
Extensive knowledge of operation and care of equipment and related components such as pumps, motors, generators, air compressors, engines, wells and measuring devices.
Ability to read, interpret, and record meters indicating elapsed time or water flows.
Extensive knowledge of Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) requirements.
Ability to use precision measuring equipment for shaft alignment.
Will be subject to random drug testing per DOT regulations and FPUA rules.
Graduation from an accredited high school, or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma accepted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
Common Requirements & Qualifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Level III Water Distribution License or higher.
Must possess a valid State of Florida Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL). (For Mechanic I must acquire within six months.)
For Mechanic I: Must obtain FDOT's MOT certification within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
For Mechanic II: Two (2) years' experience as a WR Mechanic I while employed by Fort Pierce Utilities Authority or equivalent.
For Mechanic III: Two (2) years of experience as WR Mechanic II with Fort Pierce Utilities Authority.
Special Note for In-House Applicants Promotion into Mechanic II or III position is not automatic. Certain criteria shown on the Mechanic I, II & III job descriptions must be met before eligibility for promotion will be considered.
Additional Responsibilities (All Levels)
Installs, repairs and maintains all Water Plant, Well Field, Repump facilities equipment, including but not limited to pumps, motors, valves, gear boxes, chemical feed equipment, pneumatic controls, compressors and related components.
Perform maintenance tasks such as checking shaft wear sleeves, proper periodic lubrication, adjustment of packing glands, proper pump sequence, checking for pump and motor vibration, shaft alignment, and bearing installation.
Demonstrate understanding of computer programs used in Water Resources Department on the level of their specific position.
Efficiently handle emergencies and multiple tasks simultaneously.
Operates the Boom Truck in a safe and effective manner; performs vehicle and equipment safety checklists before operating.
Perform functions that are specific to the position at jobsites for Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) as required by FDOT.
Follow proper use and safety procedures when working with hazardous chemicals associated with water treatment.
Complete accurate daily work completion reports and required paperwork; maintain pertinent documentation of all maintenance functions performed.
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