LIFT STATION MECHANIC [FLSA: NON-EXEMPT; SHIFT: 7AM - 3:30PM, MON - FRI presso City of Oviedo, FL

About the Department

Performs preventative and corrective maintenance and repairs on all mechanical and electrical equipment and controls used and operated at City lift stations.   Maintains and repairs all gravity sewer lines and force mains.  Keeps records of work performed and measurements taken.  Assists collection personnel as assigned in non-lift station maintenance or repairs.  Reports to Collections Utilities Supervisor.

Position Duties

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.   It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class.  The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Monitors, maintains, repairs, replaces and installs lift station SCADA systems.

Maintains instrumentation devices such as pump control units, telemetry control units, flow meters, level control devices and gauges.

Performs diagnostic measurements and data gathering, using digital and analog volt/ohm meters, temperature, and pressure gauges and digital calipers.  Calculates various flow devices.

Installs, troubleshoots and repairs piping, valves, pumps, motors, process equipment and electrical controls, working with up to 480 volts of electricity.

Evaluates, prioritizes and repairs lift stations and other wastewater facilities.

Responds to emergency work orders for lift station alarms, sewer backups, and distribution water issues for residential and commercial customers.

Performs preventative maintenance on pumps, gate valves, check valves, plug valves and their associated fixtures.

Reviews, inspects and locates sewer lines.

Performs installation and maintenance of pumps, valves, and other appurtenances utilizing crane truck.

Operates or supervises operation of Jet-Vac truck to clean and pump out wet wells, manholes, and gravity sewer lines.

Prepares preventative maintenance records and reports.

Maintains and repairs Air Release Valves.

Reads lift station, alternative water, and sewer meters.

Maintains alternative water pump stations and wells.

Maintains property in and around lift stations.

Performs lift station emergency on-call duties on a rotating basis.

Serves as essential personnel during natural or man-made disasters and emergencies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.  Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college in mechanics, electrical systems or closely related field.  

Requires two years of experience with mechanical repair including electrical pumps and related equipment.  Experience with SCADA and telemetry control is preferred.  Must have a valid State of Florida driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to obtain a Florida Class B Commercial Driver License with tanker endorsement within one (1) year from date of hire.  Must obtain a Florida Class C Collection Technician certification within eighteen (18) months of hire.  

 

Must be able and willing to work on-call as needed and determined by department

 

            Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of methods and techniques used in the installation, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of mechanical equipment and machinery.

Considerable knowledge of safety hazards involved with working with high-voltage electricity and the necessary precautions.

Extensive knowledge with the disassembly and repair of centrifugal pumps, submersible  pumps, reciprocating pumps and vertical wet well pumps, motors, pump driving   equipment and electrical/electronic controls.

Knowledge of float-switch systems and electronic level transducers.

Knowledge of SCADA systems and telemetry control.

Basic knowledge of CCTV inspection equipment operation and maintenance.

Ability to work from sketches, maps and blueprints.

Ability to read and comprehend operations and maintenance manuals, City policies and  procedures, technical manuals and specifications.

Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose and repair problems within a complex   mechanical system.

Ability to calculate capacity, head (suction and discharge) and pump efficiency, solving routine mathematical problems related to lift station operations.

Ability to prepare and maintain concise operating reports.

Skilled in the use of mechanical tools, lifting equipment (hoists, booms, cranes) and rigging.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervision and the  public beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.

Other Qualifications

As part of our commitment to a drug-free and tobacco/nicotine-free workplace, applicants are required to successfully pass a drug and/or tobacco/nicotine test as required by Florida law. Refusal to take a test, or failure to pass the test according to minimum standards, is cause for disqualification.  The complete job description and application materials are available at Oviedo City Hall, Human Resources Department, 400 Alexandria Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 or at www.cityofoviedo.net.

 EOE-M/F/D/V-Drug-Free Workplace/ Tobacco-Free Work Environment

 

The City of Oviedo values the service veterans and their family members have given to this nation, and we support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

We understand that you are interested in learning the status of your application. Please be assured that the Human Resources Department will notify all applicants of the final status of their application. We manage a large volume of applications on a continual basis, and appreciate your patience during the process. It is not necessary to contact us to inquire about your status after submitting your application.

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