Pump & Motor Technician

Position open until November 15, 2026.

About the role

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, performs duties necessary to support the Maintenance Division in inspecting, installing, maintaining, repairing, and/or modifying water and wastewater facilities and/or systems to include, but not limited to, pumps, motors, engines, hydraulics, electrical equipment, meters, compressors, valves, controllers, conveyor systems, feed systems, and other items related to wastewater lift stations, drainage stations and/or water pump or transfer stations.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties to plan and implement preventative and routine maintenance schedules.
• May include fabrication and/or modification of parts and assemblies, electrical work, and digging or excavating work sites.
• Responsible for maintaining maintenance and inventory records, and inventory control.
• Performs facility and grounds maintenance duties such as painting, mowing, weed eating, trimming trees, landscaping, edging, and building maintenance and set‑up.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required knowledge and experience are normally obtained through the completion of a curriculum resulting in either a High School Diploma or GED, and one (1) to three (3) years work‑related experience as a Mechanic, Pump, and Motor Mechanic, or related field.

Water Distribution Operator license or Wastewater Collections certification required (as per division assigned).

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
• Professional communication and presentation.
• Ability to understand and comprehend technical instructions and manuals.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings/renderings.
• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to read, write and keep logbooks, inventory records, purchase orders, and work requests.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, officials, and the public.
• Ability to work under high demands, short time constraints, and pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to be on‑call and call‑out.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical safety and workplace safety practices (e.g., lockout/tagout).
• Thorough knowledge of mechanics.
• Thorough knowledge of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, pumps, valves, generators, welding, and related areas.

Other Requirements

• Valid Florida Class B – CDL.
• Must pass applicable pre‑employment testing, background and credit checks.

Special Requirement

May be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.