Utilities Mechanic I

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission : Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision : To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values : Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing:

Continuous

Salary:

$22.27 hourly rate

Job Summary:

Now Hiring: Utilities Mechanic | Start Your Career with the City of Largo!

Looking to launch a hands-on career that makes a real impact in your community? The City of Largo is seeking a motivated individual to join our Utilities team as an Entry-Level Utilities Mechanicthe starting tier in our Utilities Mechanic Career Ladder.

In this role, you'll gain valuable experience in mechanical work related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater infrastructure. Under the guidance of experienced professionals, youll help ensure critical systemslike lift stations, wet wells, and treatment plant equipmentare running efficiently and safely.

What Youll Do:

Assist in the repair and upkeep of municipal wastewater systems

Learn to identify and troubleshoot issues involving pumps, valves, and motors

Work with basic electrical and plumbing tools and techniques

Support a team committed to public safety and environmental health

What Were Looking For:

A hands-on learner with an interest in mechanical systems, willingness to work outdoors and in active utility environments, strong work ethic and desire to grow into advanced trade work, team player with a positive attitude and attention to detail!

Why Work for Largo?

Pathway to advancement through the Utilities Mechanic Career Ladder
Competitive pay and full benefits
Supportive team and training opportunities
A chance to help keep Largos essential services running strong

Ready to roll up your sleeves and grow your skills? Apply today! Hours 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the Citys mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the Citys strategic plan

• Champions a high performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives

• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services

• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities

• Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance

Technical

• Operates

  • light to heavy duty trucks and equipment

  • mini excavator, backhoe, by-pass pumps, forklift, aerial lift, skid steer, knuckle-boom crane, and truck mounted crane

  • various types of hand and power tools

• Performs corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance on lift stations, wastewater reclamation facility, and biosolids pelletizer components and equipment

• Disassembles, installs, and performs mechanical repairs

• Participates in the installation:

  • and repair of various size gravity and force main pipelines

  • of a wide variety of pipeline fittings (megalug, flanged, PVC, ductile iron) and pipeline repair components such as pipe restraints

• Maintains air release valves by following standard operating procedure (SOP)

• Demonstrates working knowledge and understanding of Wastewater Collection System maps: identify lift stations, force mains, valves, air releases

• Demonstrates proficiency in Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to include: entering work order data, detailed notes, assets research, and work order close out

• Sets up mobile generators and bypass pumping equipment

• Possesses general knowledge and understanding of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) operations (identify alarms, navigate screens, and manipulate operations)

• Installs chemical feed lines, sample pumps, disinfection equipment, pneumatic lines and associated components, etc.

• Repairs, rebuilds, and services wastewater treatment plant pumps, gear drives, and other related equipment

• Implements Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) procedures following the departments SOP

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees and the general public

• Performs after hours stand-by duties as required

Team Skills

• Supports honest and transparent decision-making

• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments

• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

Performs related work as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and one (1) year in a Mechanical related field or position

• Class "B" CDL with Tanker endorsement (CDL) or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire

• For continued employment, the following training must be completed:

  • Within one year from hire date:

    • Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) training

    • Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector Training Program

    • Disaster Preparedness / Response Plan Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Training Incident Command System (ICS) 100

    • Confined Space Training

    • Trench Safety/ Competent Person Training

    • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) / First Aid Training

    • Lock-out/tag-out certification

    • Perform standby duties after 1 year or as designated by supervisor

    • Fork Lift / Aerial Lift Certified (On-site training)

  • Within two years from hire date:

    • Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collections "C" Certification

    • Completion of 40 hour class that covers 14 Principles of Precision Maintenance

    • Precision Measurement

    • Understanding & Measuring Vibration

    • Pipe Strain, Fits & Tolerances

    • Fastening & Torquing

    • Keys & Keyways

    • Precision Alignment

    • Thermal Growth, Couplings, Critical Maintenance Points

    • The Cost of Unplanned Maintenance, Maintenance Strategy & Risks

    • Predictive Maintenance, Record Keeping & Its Importance

    • Bearings

    • Thermography

    • Introduction to Tribology

    • Belts & Chains

    • Completion of approved course or demonstrated equivalent knowledge skills and abilities

• Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of:

  • methods and techniques used in the:

  • installation, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of mechanical equipment

  • maintenance and repair of sewer collection systems and wastewater reclamation facility

  • pipe materials & fittings (i.e., Ductile Iron, VCP, PVC, HDPE, Orangeburg and Concrete)

  • types of valves associated with wastewater operations (i.e., Gate, Plug, Ball, Butterfly, Check)

  • operation of construction equipment (i.e., Skidsteer, backhoe, mini excavator, by-pass pumps, truck-mounted crane)

  • and proficiency in using proprietary software such as SCADA, Computer Maintenance Management Software (CMMS), etc.

• Ability to demonstrate learned competency in each of the following:

  • Make inspections to determine operational conditions

  • Follow written and oral instructions

  • Read and work from schematics and blueprints

  • Perform line repair (up to 30" diameter) under supervision of Utility Mechanic (UM) II or UM Senior

  • Employ proper sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) procedures

  • Disassemble, install, and perform mechanical repairs under supervision of UM II or UM Senior

  • Set up mobile generators under supervision of UM II or UM Senior (3-phase plug and play)

  • Maintain air release valves under supervision of UM II or UM Senior

  • Perform preventative maintenance on equipment; duties include greasing, changing oil, changing filters, maintaining proper lubrication levels, cleaning, and painting

  • Perform minor troubleshooting of mechanical equipment

• Complete a minimum of 80 hours annual apprenticeship in the wastewater reclamation facility (WWRF) or Lift Station Program Full 8 hour days

  • The employee and supervisor will establish a tentative annual apprenticeship calendar to include dates to reach the minimum 80 hour requirement

  • Extra hours may be required based on the supervisor's observation of apprentice's ability to understand new information, proficiency, and feedback

• Annually, complete a minimum of 40 hours of cross-training at the WWRF or Lift Stations

  • The employee and supervisor will establish a tentative annual calendar to include dates to reach the minimum 40 hour requirement

  • Extra hours may be required based on the supervisor's observation of employee's ability to understand new information, proficiency, and feedback

• Work in adverse weather conditions as well as emergency situations including holidays and weekends

• Skilled in proper use of mechanic's tools and shop equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: 10% inside a climate controlled building; 90% outside which includes driving.

Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require: sitting approximately two (2) hours per day, standing approximately four (4) hours per day, and walking approximately two (2) hours per day. The job also requires frequent: bending/stooping, grasping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling and occasional fine manipulations, working at heights, working in confined space, reaching, repetitive motion, lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 60 pounds, and on rare occasions lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to detect proper equipment operation, detect alarms, and understand what others are saying in normal conversation and on the telephone. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the telephone. Seeing: Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle and equipment, and read normal print.

Driving Requirements: Frequent driving and possession of a valid Florida Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement.

Technology: The work requires ability to operate telephones, smart phones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators and all associated software.

Other: Ability to operate dump trucks, crane truck, bobcat excavators, forklift, aerial lift, and backhoes.

Tools: Proficiency with hand tools, shovels, crescent and pipe wrenches, ratchets, hammers, electric and gas saws, tubing cutters, drills, and power gate valve turner.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

No - CREDIT CHECK

No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.