Motor Pump Technician - Utilities Maintenance

Motor Pump Technician - Utilities Maintenance

Salary

$54,475.20 - $92,164.80 Annually

Location

Utilities, 434 South Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

02895

Department

Utilities

Division

36-256 UT Water Maintenance

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 4:00 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Salary can be commensurate with qualifications·

Veterans Preference Applies

EEO Statement

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services

Non-Smoking

The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

Performs a broad range of difficult technical work in the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of all pumps, motors, mechanical machinery/equipment and wells associated with the raw water well fields, water treatment plant, re-pump stations, and lift stations. Work is performed under general direction.

Essential Job Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Perform general and major repairs on assigned City equipment as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance. Comprehensive knowledge of the construction, design, repair, and adjustment of a wide variety of specialized medium and heavy-duty equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of tools and equipment, as well as, specialized tools, gauges, machinery, and analyzing equipment used in the repair, service, and maintenance of pumps and motors.
• Ability to detect by inspection any worn, defective or improperly adjusted part of an assembly.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to keep accurate and timely records of repair and service operations.
• Performs other job functions as required.
• Performs all duties in compliance with Palm Beach County Code of Ethics

For the position in Utilities Maintenance Division - Motor Pump Technician

• Maintains and repairs machinery/equipment at the Water Treatment Plant, Re-pump Stations, Raw Water Wells, and Lift Stations.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, calibrates, tests, and performs preventative maintenance and keeps accurate records.
• Use of hand and power tools, including a truck mount hoist for field repair to install/remove/repair equipment. Installs new systems, upgrades existing systems, replaces old equipment, takes readings, maintains logs, ability to read and understand plans and drawings.
• Installs new systems, upgrades existing systems, replaces old equipment, takes readings, maintains logs, ability to read and understand plans and drawings.
• Operates a computer, maintains daily work orders, and maintains data, records, prints, and technical manuals.

For the position in Public Works Storm Water Division - Motor Pump Technician

• Mechanical maintenance for storm water pumps
• Pump inspections
• Pump maintenance
• Pump replacements
• Maintain the grounds at the storm water pump stations.
• Check RTU components, and RTU antenna.
• Outfall / Discharge Pipes / Wastop Valves/ Duckbills / Stormwater Structures and Catch Basins
• Inspection and maintenance of stormwater pump station outfalls and discharge pipes.
• Inspection and maintenance of Wastop valves and Duckbills.
• Inspection and cleaning of catch basins and storm sewer structures.
• Performs other job functions as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Five years of experience performing master level repair in pumps and medium and heavy-duty equipment.
• Must possess a valid Florida Class B CDL

It is the policy of the City of Delray Beach that persons having a CDL and participating in activities regulated by DOT are subject to drug testing and alcohol testing. The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 requires alcohol and drug testing of safety-sensitive employees in aviation, motor carriers, railroad, and mass transit industries. Provisions of this policy are based upon said Act and the relevant federal regulations applicable to the Act. As a condition of employment, The City of Delray Beach reserves the right to require all employees having a CDL and performing safety-sensitive activities

regulated by DOT, to submit at any time to drug and/or alcohol testing to determine the presence of prohibited substances.

The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organizations mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturers specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.

A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Full-time employees of the City of Delray Beach are provided with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a defined pension plan, and much more. Benefit coverage varies by employee group.

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01

The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco products" shall include, but is not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes and snuff. Have you used any tobacco products for a period of at least three months prior to your application for employment?

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate your highest level of education: Please note, a copy of certificate / diploma MUST be uploaded and attached to the application for consideration

• N/A
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or Above

03

Do you possess a valid Florida Class B, CDL with Airbrake and Tanker endorsements? If you answer yes you must attach a copy to your application to be considered. If not please acknowledge you must obtain it within six (6) months of the hiring date

• Yes, I am attaching a copy to my application to be considered for the position
• No, but I acknowledge that I must obtain it within 6 months of the hire date

04

Please indicate if you have experience maintaining and repairing: (Check all that apply; skills testing may be required)

• Machinery/equipment
• Re-pump stations
• Raw Water Wells
• Lift Stations
• Maintains and repairs machinery/equipment at the Water Treatment Plant
• Perform master level repair on pumps and medium- to heavy-duty equipment
• None of the above

05

How many years of experience do you have performing a master level of repair work, installing new systems, or upgrading existing systems?

• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3- 4 years
• 5-6 Years
• 6-7 Years
• 7+ Years

06

Please describe your experience performing master level repair in pumps and medium- and heavy-duty equipment.

07

Are you claiming Veterans preference in employment? If so, you must scan and attach a copy of your DD-214 to this application and you must fill the veterans form from the link in question # 23 from your application. Otherwise, your claim will not be considered. Please note that only DD-214 with HONORABLE discharge qualify to claim veterans preference.

• Yes
• No

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Employer City of Delray Beach

Address 100 NW 1st Avenue

Delray Beach, Florida, 33444

Phone 561-243-7125

Website https://www.delraybeachfl.gov/home