Overview

Position Title: UTILITIES MECHANIC

Company: City Of Fort Lauderdale

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

Job Description:

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking dynamic and goal-driven employees. Employees that are motivated to take on today’s greatest challenges and rewards in the field of local public service. Employees who are passionate about making a difference and achieving our mission: We Build Community, in a fast-paced organization that operates by vision, strategy, and action.

Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoots, inspects, and repairs mechanical equipment, including pumps, motors, and all equipment associated within the plants, well fields, storm stations, and water storage facilities
  • Reviews equipment manuals and maintenance records to develop preventive maintenance schedules
  • Operates and cares for hand and power tools in maintaining, fabricating, and repairing parts for machinery and equipment
  • Prepares wells for chlorinating and pumping to ground for contaminated wells
  • Submits daily and weekly reports for the task and maintenance duties performed
  • Provides assistance to the Diesel Tech, welders, Electrician, and Machinist; performs welding, acetylene burning, brazing, soldering, minor carpentry, and painting, as needed
  • Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures
  • Reading drawing specifications and manufacturer’s data sheets
  • Works around high voltage, rotating equipment and various hazardous chemicals.
  • Performs related work as required

Requirements:

  • Have successfully graduated from a standard high school or trade school or possess a G.E.D. certificate from a recognized institution
  • One (1) to three (3) years of experience in the mechanical maintenance and repair work. Completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for required work 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. A Class “A” (CDL) may be required in certain positions.
  • Water Distribution Level 3 license and Stormwater Level C may be required for some positions.