STAT DIESEL ENG OPER/MECH

Company: South Florida Water Management District
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: May 25, 2025

Job Description:

STAT DIESEL ENG OPER/MECH

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
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 HR_Solutions@sfwmd.gov

Organization
OM5405422

Keywords: South Florida Water Management District, North Miami , STAT DIESEL ENG OPER/MECH, Engineering , West Palm Beach, Florida