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Royal American

LIFT STATION SUPERINTENDENT

Panama City, FL · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Must have a mechanical understanding of lift stations * Responsible for the inspection of all work to insure adherence with job specifications and standards * Responsible to inspect the invert and ...

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LIFT STATION MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN I/II/III

City of Palm Coast, FL

Palm Coast, FL • On-site

$20.27 - $27.04/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform weekly pump station inspections and annual maintenance of pumps and related equipment.

  • Dismantle devices, examine parts, and replace or repair defective components.

  • Use electrical meters to monitor and record electrical control panel performance and make necessary adjustments.

Job description

Salary: $20.27 - $27.04 Hourly
Location : Palm Coast, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Utility
Division: Wastewater Pumping
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direct supervision, the purpose of the position is to maintain, inspect and repair the Wastewater pumping stations and Wastewater Plants. Employees in this classification function at an entry level position. Employee is responsible for weekly pump station inspections, annual maintenance of pumps and related equipment, cleaning pump stations, and other various tasks. Knowledge will be acquired by working with experienced staff and on the job training.
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
  • Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
  • Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
  • Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
  • Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
  • Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
  • Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
  • Lubricates and cleans parts.
  • Start devices to test their performance.
  • Ability to use electrical meters such as a voltage meter, amp meter, and a megohm meter. To monitor and record electrical control panels.
  • Make confined space entries with crew to inspect and make repairs if necessary.
  • Emergency call back and rotating call duty. (Determined by Supervision based on ability)
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, OR CERTIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED and valid Florida Driver's License required for all positions.
Lift Station Mechanical Tech I ($20.27 - $23.28):One (1) year responsible experience in public utilities or other large scale commercial pumping systems, motors, and electrical equipment; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
FWPCOA Class "C" Certification in Wastewater Collection will need to be obtained within (1) year of employment.
Lift Station Mechanical Tech II ($20.93 - $24.66): Must possess Valid Class "B" CDL with Tanker and FWPCOA Class "B" Certification in Wastewater Collection.
Lift Station Mechanical Tech III ($22.95 - $27.04):Must possess Valid Class "B" CDL with Tanker and FWPCOA Class "A" Certification in Wastewater Collection.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.
  • Ability to wear all required PPE, which includes but not limited to hard hat, gloves, eye protection.
  • Knowledge of pumps, motors, gearboxes, electrical and other applicable equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to lift, move or carry objects up to 50 pounds; ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles; utilize feet and legs or hands and arms; maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or navigating narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs; move about on hands and knees or hands and feet; use hands to handle or feel objects.
  • While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to push and/or pull over 100 pounds.
  • While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic substances, excessive noise, vehicular traffic, and dampness/humidity. While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly exposed to possible bodily injury from electrical shock; falling from high, exposed places; confined spaces and moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery.

The City of Palm Coast, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The City of Palm Coast, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Palm Coast participates in E-Verify.
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How many years of professional experience do you have in public utilities or other large scale pumping systems, motors, and electrical equipement?
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
  • 2 years but less than 3 years experience
  • 3 or more years of experience

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Have you installed, maintained, or repaired lift station components such as floats, pumps, or motors?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Do you have experience working with electrical control panels?
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you available for on-call employment?
  • Yes
  • No

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