Water Treatment Plant Mechanic

We are seeking a skilled Water Treatment Plant Mechanic to join our team at the City of Plantation - FL. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for performing routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment and systems associated with water and wastewater treatment.

• Perform general and preventive maintenance work on water and wastewater plants, lift stations, and distribution systems.
• Operate heavy equipment, including man lifts, forklifts, and overhead crane lifting operations.
• Lubricate and repair valves, actuators, and bearings; rebuild pumps and valves; repair and install piping.
• Maintain and repair manually, hydraulically, and electrically operated regulating valves, slide gates, pumps, and plant mechanical equipment.
• Assist in rebuilding, replacing, and installing pumps; refurbishing and/or rebuilding valves and associated piping.

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair chemical metering pumps.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures for water and wastewater utilities systems.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards of the trade and proper use of safety procedures.
• Ability to work safely and operate equipment in general plant and system maintenance.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and complete work assignments correctly.

The specified skills required for this position are one year's entry-level experience in operations, preventive, and corrective maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and systems associated with water and wastewater treatment, conveyance, and distribution systems. Some plumbing experience is required. MIG, TIG, and ARC welding experience is desired. Sheet metal and pipe fabrication experience is also desired.

• Medical insurance with no deductibles, no primary care required, and low prescription co-pays.
• Dental and vision insurance with no cost for employee only.
• On-site clinic with free medical care, free mental health care, free prescriptions, and exceptional care.
• Wellness program with $200 annually in gift cards, wellness prizes, health screenings, and wellness challenges.
• Life insurance and long-term disability with 100% paid by the City of Plantation.