About the role
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:
01/11/2025Salary:
$22.27 hourly rateJob Summary:
Launch Your Career in Public Utilities!Are you ready to kickstart your career in public utilities? Join our team as a Utilities Mechanic I! This is your chance to be part of an essential team that keeps Largo's city's wastewater systems running smoothly.
Position Overview:
As a Utilities Mechanic I, you will perform skilled mechanical work in the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of municipal wastewater equipment and infrastructure. You’ll use your knowledge of mechanical systems, basic electricity, and plumbing to:
Diagnose and correct issues with wastewater lift station equipment, force mains, wet wells, treatment plant equipment, and associated utilities systems.
Apply technical skills to ensure efficient operations and minimize downtime.
You’ll work under supervision while gaining valuable experience and independence in applying technical procedures of the trade.
Why Join Us?
Comprehensive Training: Develop skills and advance within our Utilities Mechanic Career Ladder.
Impactful Work: Play a vital role in maintaining critical wastewater systems that support our community.
Team Environment: Collaborate with skilled professionals who value safety, reliability, and service excellence.
What We’re Looking For:
Knowledge of mechanical systems, basic electrical principles, and plumbing.
Ability to identify and troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions.
A commitment to teamwork, safety, and continuous learning.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to build your expertise while contributing to essential city services.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career as a Utilities Mechanic I.
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 City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s 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
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