Millwright - MS

Company: South Florida Water Management District
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

Millwright - MS

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
WPBField Station
3876BR

Job Description

This position services (overhaul, diagnose and repair) all types of District water control structure gates. Recondition and rebuild gear boxes and equipment parts. Inventive ability to draw lay out plans for fabrication and manufacture of parts where no specifications exist. Inspect machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or need for repair, replacement, adjustment or lubrication. Oversee repair work and provide technical direction. Ability to properly and safely use hand and power tools, square, rules, micrometers and dial indicators. Ability to skillfully use metal bending machines. Ensure that all equipment is operating at peak performance. Perform all aspects of welding, especially cast iron to steel, using gas torch, arc welding and flame cutting according to specifications, lay out plans, blueprints, drawings and/or sketches, using the appropriate equipment and techniques.
Other Duties as Assigned.

Employment Guidelines (May be filled as a Hydraulic Maintenance Mechanic)
The West Palm Beach Field Station work hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Offices are closed on Friday.

MILLWRIGHT
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Typically has High School Diploma or GED and 6+ years' experience as a Millwright overhauling, diagnosing and repairing water control structure gear boxes and associated ancillary equipment. Five (5) years' experience in fabrication and design in arc, heliarc, mig, tig welding and thermal cutting


*The hiring range for this position is $57,033.60 to $69,555.20 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid State of Florida Driver's License (Required)


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.
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, Balancing, Climbing. Drive/operate equipment. Exposure to gases and/or fumes (paint, welding, oil, grease, adhesive, chemical, herbicide, motor solvent, carbon monoxide, dust). Eye-hand-foot coordination. Manual dexterity. Move/transport equipment. Noise exposure. Prolonged standing. Pulling. Pushing. Recognize color differences. Vision (near vision-computer screen; far vision-driving/operating equipment). Exposure to segmental vibration from use of impact driven hand tools. Bending.


HYDRAULIC MAINT MECHANIC: This position performs heavy manual work in the installation, service and repair of fluid power equipment and hydraulic systems on District water structures, gates, tools and navigation locks.
Other Duties as Assigned.

HYDRAULIC MAINT MECHANIC
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Typically has High School Diploma or GED (Required) and 4+ years' experience in fluid power and hydraulic driven equipment installation and repair work (Required)The hiring range for this position is $51,043.20 to $60,112.00 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).


LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

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)


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. Balancing. Basic water skills and ability to swim. Climbing. Crawling. Drive/operate equipment. Exposure to stinging/biting insects, snakes, alligators. Exposure to water pollution, contaminants, debris. Eye-hand-foot coordination. Hearing. Manual dexterity. Move/transport equipment. Noise exposure. Prolonged standing. Pulling. Pushing. Recognize color differences. Repetitive bending. Squatting. Stooping. Vision (near vision-computer screen; far vision-driving/operating equipment).

Veteran's 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

OM5405424 Wpb Fs-Maint Supt Facilities

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