Senior Utilities Mechanic ($9,000 Hiring Bonus) - Prospect Lake Clean Water Center presso City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
City of Fort Lauderdale, FL · Fort Lauderdale, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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About the Department
Hiring Incentive Bonus Available! The City of Fort Lauderdale is now offering a $9,000 signing bonus to candidates who successfully complete the selection process and are hired as a Senior Utilities Mechanic (5 positions currently available).
Oversees the installations, maintenance, fabrication, and repair of mechanical equipment employed in the operation of water and wastewater treatment plants, well fields, storm stations, pump stations, small engine shops, motor shops, tanks, and all other divisions of the Utilities Department. Repairs and installs pumps, motors, valves, piping, chemical equipment, conveyers, presses, screens, gear boxes, facility carts and all other facility machinery and equipment and performs preventative maintenance and inspections.
Position Duties
- Acts as lead worker in directing the work of crew members, including training, guidance, and counseling.
- Participates in the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of pumps, motors, chlorinators, and other machinery and equipment.
- Inspects all mechanical equipment; evaluates performance; makes recommendations to the assigned supervisor as to maintenance and repair requirements.
- Operates and cares for power tools in maintaining, fabricating, and repairing parts of equipment; operates large mobile equipment such as a boom truck, a forklift, a hoist or a crane, when assigned.
- Reviews equipment manuals and maintenance records to develop work plans.
- Performs welding, acetylene burning, brazing, soldering, minor carpentry, and painting, as assigned.
- Completes and submits reports on work activities.
- Maintains proper working condition of all tools, equipment, and machinery; orders parts, as needed.
- Assists in the preparation of standard operating procedures.
- Procures parts and components as needed.
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures.
- Reading drawing specifications and manufacturer's data sheets.
- Troubleshooting problems and making recommendations.
- Works around medium voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.
- May be required to perform "stand-by duty", being available and responding to off-duty emergency call-ins to effect repairs.
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Have successfully graduated from a standard high school or trade school or possess a G.E.D. from a recognized institution.
- Three (3) or more years of experience in mechanical maintenance and repair work.
- An associate's or higher-level degree from an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
- A valid State of Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrake endorsement, with an acceptable driving record may be required in certain positions.
- If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
- Prior work experience in a water or wastewater treatment plant.
- Prior lead worker experience.
Other Qualifications
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.

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