Forsyth County
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Pump Station Mechanic
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Forsyth County .
Overview The Pump Station Mechanic I assists the Pump Station Lead Mechanic with the maintenance, fabrication, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment related to wastewater pump stations.
Essential Job Functions
Installs, overhauls, repairs, services, and maintains equipment such as pumps, motors, gas and diesel engines, meters, gauges, compressors, blowers, valves, and backchecks.
Revamps pump stations and maintains 240/480 electrical system control panels.
Maintains well motors and A/C-D/C control systems.
Uses power tools, paints equipment as required, checks, and adjusts equipment.
Maintains service records and performs safe 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.
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical motors, pumps, and mechanical equipment.
Knowledge of 240/480 A/C-D/C control systems.
Ability to conduct inspections to determine operating conditions and needed repairs of 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.
Ability to read for comprehension.
Ability to interpret and utilize SCADA system.
Minimum Requirements Physical Skills/Working Conditions:
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds; bend, climb, walk, stoop, squat frequently; communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication; telephone required; availability for overtime and mandatory on‑call rotation.
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from high school or acceptable equivalency diploma and one (1) year of direct experience in Utility Operations.
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:
Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license. Must obtain a Florida CDL Class “B” temporary permit within 30 days of hire and a permanent license within 6 months. Must obtain a Florida FWPCOA “C” Wastewater Certificate within 18 months. Must obtain the following within 60 days of hire: Confined Space Entry, Excavation & Trenching, First Aid & CPR, and F.E.M.A IS‑100 and 700 certificates.
Legal Statements ADA Statement:
A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of this position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Drug‑Free Workplace:
Pasco County BOCC is a drug‑free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
Emergency Response/Recovery Activities:
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. Employees may temporarily be assigned to duties outside the normal scope of their position to meet the needs of the County.
Veterans’ Preference:
Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA‑7 Pasco County BCC provides preference to Veterans who are preference‑eligible applicants.
Benefits
Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Paid holidays
Group insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Deferred compensation
Medical leave pool
Annual medical leave buy‑back
Mid‑management/Professional grade and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
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Pump Station Mechanic
role at
Forsyth County .
Overview The Pump Station Mechanic I assists the Pump Station Lead Mechanic with the maintenance, fabrication, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment related to wastewater pump stations.
Essential Job Functions
Installs, overhauls, repairs, services, and maintains equipment such as pumps, motors, gas and diesel engines, meters, gauges, compressors, blowers, valves, and backchecks.
Revamps pump stations and maintains 240/480 electrical system control panels.
Maintains well motors and A/C-D/C control systems.
Uses power tools, paints equipment as required, checks, and adjusts equipment.
Maintains service records and performs safe 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.
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of methods and techniques used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical motors, pumps, and mechanical equipment.
Knowledge of 240/480 A/C-D/C control systems.
Ability to conduct inspections to determine operating conditions and needed repairs of 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.
Ability to read for comprehension.
Ability to interpret and utilize SCADA system.
Minimum Requirements Physical Skills/Working Conditions:
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds; bend, climb, walk, stoop, squat frequently; communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication; telephone required; availability for overtime and mandatory on‑call rotation.
Education, Training and Experience:
Graduation from high school or acceptable equivalency diploma and one (1) year of direct experience in Utility Operations.
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:
Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license. Must obtain a Florida CDL Class “B” temporary permit within 30 days of hire and a permanent license within 6 months. Must obtain a Florida FWPCOA “C” Wastewater Certificate within 18 months. Must obtain the following within 60 days of hire: Confined Space Entry, Excavation & Trenching, First Aid & CPR, and F.E.M.A IS‑100 and 700 certificates.
Legal Statements ADA Statement:
A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of this position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Drug‑Free Workplace:
Pasco County BOCC is a drug‑free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
Emergency Response/Recovery Activities:
All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. Employees may temporarily be assigned to duties outside the normal scope of their position to meet the needs of the County.
Veterans’ Preference:
Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA‑7 Pasco County BCC provides preference to Veterans who are preference‑eligible applicants.
Benefits
Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Paid holidays
Group insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Deferred compensation
Medical leave pool
Annual medical leave buy‑back
Mid‑management/Professional grade and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
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