Utility Mechanic II (Plants)

About the role

The City of Sunrise seeks a skilled individual to join our team in the Maintenance and Repair Department. This position involves challenging tasks in the municipal water and wastewater systems, requiring a combination of mechanical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs mechanical work in installing, maintaining, modifying, and repairing the municipal distribution and collection system.
• Enters work orders into the computer system.
• Maintains and monitors assigned employees engaged in maintenance, repair, and adjustments to underground utilities.
• Identifies and corrects more difficult and complex causes of system failures.
• Assists in the preparation of sketches for system layouts and installation.
• Orients, guides, and trains technical personnel in proper procedures and safe methods for performing work assignments.
• Repairs and installs water mains, new services, fire hydrants, valves, and sanitary sewer pipes.
• Locates valves, pipes, and blowouts in water mains to facilitate repairing water main breaks.
• Checks/inspects filters, pumps, connections, oil levels, temperatures, etc.
• Operates equipment incidental to completing assignments.
• Installs new water meters and meter boxes and raises or lowers meter boxes.
• Repairs shut off valves, sanitary pipes, and service line leaks.
• Helps lay sod; repairs asphalt; and picks up supplies.
• Answers customer complaints and responds to emergency calls.
• Trains employees.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Supplemental special courses in mechanical maintenance and repair preferred.
• Considerable work experience in general mechanical equipment maintenance and repair.
• Necessary Special Qualifications: Valid Florida commercial driver’s license, Class “B”, with endorsements for air brakes; obtain prior to hire; Registrations desired: Level 3 State of Florida Water Distribution License from FDEP in maintenance of distribution systems; Pre-employment and random drug testing as required and monitored by DOT 49 C.F.R. Part 382.
• Physical Requirements: Use of sensory skills for communication and interaction; physical capability to effectively use and properly operate City assigned vehicles, manual or power tools, and other standard equipment; ability to perform various physical activities such as climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing and pulling, twisting, making repetitive hand movements; ability to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods; ability to work outdoors under varying temperatures, inclement weather, and/or other adverse conditions; ability to load, carry, lift, push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds; ability to operate a motorized vehicle; ability to climb and descend stairways and ship ladders at unusual heights of up to 40 feet; ability to hear within normal audio range, with or without correction; ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction; ability to withstand exposure to excessive noise, unpleasant odors, chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens; ability to work at locations with exposure over, in and around water.

Benefits

The City of Sunrise offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, life insurance, AD&D, EAP, and a retirement plan with longevity and early retirement options. Additionally, there are paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave benefits.

Pay

Competitive salary with additional incentives for longevity and performance.

Schedule

Alternative Work Schedule with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model.

Proof of Education

Please describe your highest level of education completed. Proof of the highest level of completed education must be submitted as an attachment with the application.

Experience

How many years of experience do you have in general mechanical equipment maintenance and repair, including work with utility plant equipment?