Lift Station Mechanic Trainee

About the role

This is an entry-level mechanic trainee position in the Lift Station Division. The incumbent is oriented and trained by assisting a journey-level Lift Station Mechanic, working in two‑person teams that receive day‑to‑day assignments and performance monitoring from a Lead Lift Station Mechanic. Overall work planning, control, and evaluation of job performance are the responsibility of the Manager of Lift Stations and Generators. Mechanic Trainees perform semi‑skilled and skilled work of average and standard difficulty in the installation, maintenance and repair of lift station mechanical equipment and property, and assist other divisions with repairs and cleaning sewer lines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing daily inspections, maintenance, cleaning, and repair of lift stations, sewage grit removal equipment, sewage grinding equipment, sewage screening equipment, including pulling and replacing pumps, repairing and replacing pipe, valves, and fittings and the operation and maintenance of lift stations and the associated properties.
• Assist in performing basic troubleshooting of pumps treatment/process equipment at a lift station to identify and correct the problem.
• Keep assigned Lift Station Mechanic informed of needed repairs and maintenance.
• Connect and operate portable pumps and generators.
• Maintain lift station properties with lawn maintenance equipment.
• Clean sewage spills and apply chemicals as required per federal, state, and local laws.
• Respond to emergency and trouble calls, locate and identify the cause and perform corrective actions as required.
• Complete all assigned duties in an efficient and timely manner.
• Operate light and heavy‑duty trucks, boom trucks, heavy lifting equipment, and portable pumping equipment.
• Operate power generation equipment, lawn maintenance equipment and various tools as required.
• Maintain and be responsible for assigned equipment and tools to be kept in proper working order at all times.
• May independently perform maintenance and repair work of a routine nature.
• Ensure that frequently used parts and supplies are stocked on the assigned truck so that all parts needed for any given assignment are available and restocked as used.
• Work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, rotating scheduled shift work, and weather events as scheduled or needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Pay

The candidate selected will start at the beginning of the pay range ($18.63 per hour).

Schedule

Works days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, rotating scheduled shift work, and weather events as scheduled or needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical training is desirable.
• One year of experience working in a mechanical field, preferably in the wastewater industry.
• Testing for reading comprehension and basic workplace math calculations will be administered prior to an interview and/or job offer; test scores are a contributing factor for selection.
• A good attendance record is vital; attendance records are a contributing factor for selection.
• Possession of a valid driver license.
• Possession of a Level III Wastewater Collections License from FWPCOA within 12 months from date of hire.
• Within 12 months of employment, promotion or transfer: possession of or ability to obtain a "Class A" CDL driver's license with tanker endorsement.
• Within 24 months of employment, promotion or transfer: completion of required coursework and possession of Wastewater Collection Technician Class "C" Certification as issued by the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA).
• Employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing background, motor