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STAT DIESEL ENG OPER/MECH

Company:
South Florida Water Management District
Location:
West Palm Beach, FL, 33406
Posted:
May 25, 2025
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STAT DIESEL ENG OPER/MECH Pump Station S5A 4356BR Job Description Job Summary and Accountabilities Operate, maintain and overhaul stationary diesel engines, large pumps and ancillary machinery and equipment at a pumping station.

Perform preventative maintenance of diesel engines, main pumps, generators, compressors, raw water intakes, and trash rakes.

Detect, diagnose, repair and report machinery and equipment malfunctions.

Utilize basic mathematical skills and reads drawings to understand piping system and machinery layout.

Maintain a history of machinery equipment and water conditions.

Other Duties as Assigned Work Hours: Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m.

Employment Guidelines (May be filled as STAT Diesel Engine Operator/Mechanic or Field Operations Worker) STAT Diesel Engine Operator/Mechanic Education and Experience Typically has High School Diploma or GED (Required) and 2+ years' experience in the operation and maintenance of diesel engines (Required) Licenses and Certifications Forklift Operations Certification (Required) First Aid/CPR/AED (Required) Valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without restriction to operate vehicles equipped with manual transmission and air brakes, or the ability to obtain a CDL Learner’s Permit within 2 months and/or CDL License within 6 months from date of hire or placement in the job.

(Required) The hiring range for this position is $ 55,328.00to $ 63,086.40 (based on education and years of relevant work experience). FIELD OPERATIONS WORKER Education and Experience Typically has High School Diploma or GED (Required) and 0 - 2 years’ experience In equipment operation, or manual and skilled labor work.

(Required) Licenses and Certifications Valid State of Florida Driver's License (Required) Forklift Operations Certification (Required) First Aid/CPR/AED (Required) Ability to obtain all licenses and certifications required to work within assigned program area.

(Training or funding for required training to be provided by SFWMD). (Required) This position may be required to participate in the Pumping Operations Program as either a Pump Station Assistant (PSA) or a Pump Station Operator (PSO) (Required) The hiring range for this position is $ 47,257.60 to $ 51,937.60 (based on education and years of relevant work experience). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.

Extensive Exertion plus travel: Regularly sets up, adjusts, controls, tests and operates equipment to complete assignments.

Work environment may be hot and humid with no facilities.

Moves or otherwise transports equipment weighing up to 50 pounds or more.

Agility Basic water skills and ability to swim Climbing Confined areas Crawling Drive/operate equipment Eye-hand-foot coordination Hearing Kneeling Manual dexterity Move/transport equipment Noise exposure Prolonged standing Pulling Pushing Recognize color differences Repetitive bending Segmental vibration Squatting Vision (near vision-computer screen; far vision-driving/operating equipment) Walking, rough terrain Working in, on, or near water Working on heights VETERANS’ PREFERENCE Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply.

Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at Organization OM5405422

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