Weld County Government Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Department:

Job Description:

• Install, replace, repair, and modify mechanical and electrical equipment located on and within Public Utilities facilities
• Mechanical and Electrical equipment may be; pumps valves, regulators, actuators, control panels, communication systems, motor controls, electronic filtering and switching systems, injection wells, chemical feed pumps, and chemical delivery systems
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and County safety requirements, lock-out/tag-out, confined space entry, and general industry safety rules

Work Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• *On-Call Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• A High school diploma or its equivalent
• Six (6) years of experience in applicable trades which include work in thewater/wastewater,industrial electrician, or mechanic field
• Class "A" CDL required within six (6) months from the date of hire(Paid for by Sarasota County!)
• A valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in the operation of a 1.5-ton crane truck
• Proficient in the operation of and electric multimeter, voltmeter, and megohmmeter
• Experience with pump or motor repair, control panel repair, hydraulics, fluid mechanics, and welding
• Certification(s) from trade school in pumps, valves, electrical or fluid mechanics
• Must have the skill to be able to dismantle and reinstall mechanical and electrical equipment and work with 440volt electrical current

Physical Demands:Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five (5) years.

*Enjoy the perks of uniforms and steel-toed boots provided and paid for by the County!

Starting Pay: $24.42 (Step 1)

Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.

License Incentive Pay Opportunities:

Employees who possess the following State of Florida Water Distribution Operator licenses may be eligible for additional hourly pay.

• Class 1 License: + $1.50/ hour

• Class 2 License: + $1.00/ hour

• Class 3 License: + $0.50/ hour

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Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• If your position requires a Florida Driver's License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver's License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List C Documents.)

Benefits:

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multipleSarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

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