Utility Mech I - Solid Waste

Career Opportunities: Utility Mech I - Solid Waste (23617)

Requisition ID 23617 - Posted 10/16/2026

Department: Solid Waste Department

Organizational Unit: Disposal

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

CLOSE DATE: 10/23/2026

$21.47 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Central Area/Central Disposal Facility/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is variable and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs skilled crafts and trades work in the general maintenance and repair of the mechanical and power-driven equipment used in water and wastewater treatment plants, solid waste plants, transfer stations and/or lift stations.

REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of experience in the mechanical repair and maintenance of industrial, mechanical equipment. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

• The employee must be able to:

• LIFT: 50 lbs. or more

• CARRY: 50 lbs. or more

• PUSH: 50 lbs. or more

• PULL: 50 lbs. or more

• In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:

• STAND: 5 - 8 hours

• WALK: 5 - 8 hours

• SIT: 5 - 8 hours

• DRIVE: 5 - 8 hours

• The employee must repetitively perform:

• Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)

• The employee must be able to:

• Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop

• The employee must have:

• Use of both eyes; Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech

• Other necessary physical activities/traits

• N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions that will apply to the employee:

• At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With explosives; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With radiant energy (x-rays, etc.); With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others

• Other working conditions:

• N/A

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