Plant Mechanic Apprentice

Plant Mechanic Apprentice

Salary

$43,409.60 - $54,246.40 Annually

Location

Kissimmee, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

00803

Department

Operations

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Description

Salary Range: $20.87-$26.08

The purpose of this position is to support Water and/or Wastewater Plant operations by performing preventive and reactive maintenance and repairs to systems and equipment for assigned plant(s). Duties may include troubleshooting and repairing or replacing a variety of pumps, motors, valves, etc.

Essential Functions

1. Must be physically able to operate a crane truck, and various hands and power tools. Flushing check valves; check voltage and amps, meg and ohm motors; check component, wiring, and connections; check floats and transducers. Utilize schematic diagrams. Assist with performing preventive and corrective maintenance, replacing mechanical parts, valves, piping, and pumps. Tasks that may involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort.

2. Maintains emergency generators and by-pass pumps installing hoses and power cords; assisting on vacuum trucks; checking e-mails and SCADA readings; creating work orders; attending monthly safety meetings. Maintains trucks by inspecting vehicles, lights, gauges, tires, tools, oils, belts, etc.; and inspecting cranes.

3. All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED issued from an approved GED Administrator.

2. This is an entry level position; previous relevant work experience is preferred but not required.

3. Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform successfully in this position will be considered.

4. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Drivers license.

5. As a condition of employment, must obtain and maintain a State of Florida Class A (CDL) Drivers License with hazmat endorsement within the first six months of employment.

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk to a significant degree; use hands to operate tools or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to pull, push, kneel, bend, squat, crawl, and twist. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Environmental factors include outdoor conditions; rugged terrain, slippery surfaces, varying weather, including, heat, cold, dry, wet weather. In addition, noise, darkness, brightness, vibrations, traffic, biological agents, chemicals, gas/ fumes, magnetic fields, or congested area. Environmental factors include indoor, flat surface, noise, sitting with occasionally walking and standing.

Health, Dental, and Vision Medical Insurance

Employee Onsite Wellness Center

401(a) and 457 Retirement Plans

Retirement Match

Group Basic Life Insurance / AD&D

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick Time / Sick Bank

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account Program

Dependent Care (FSA)

Longevity and Christmas Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

01

What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? If currently enrolled, highest degree received.

02

Do you currently possess a valid class E State of Florida Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered "No" to the above question, are you able to obtain a State of Florida Class E Drivers License prior to employment?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you available to work rotating shifts, weekends, and/or holidays?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you available to work on-call (standby) and to respond to after-hours emergencies as needed?

• Yes
• No

06

Which of the following are you familiar and comfortable with? Select all that apply

• Personal protective equipment
• Lock out tag out
• Working with hazardous chemicals
• Bloodborne pathogens
• Working at heights (ladders, scaffolding, etc.)
• Working near raw sewage
• None of the above

07

Do you have experience working in the water and/or wastewater utility industry? Please briefly describe your experience.

Required Question

Employer Toho Water Authority

Address 951 Martin Luther King Blvd.

Kissimmee, Florida, 34741

Phone 407-944-5170

Website http://www.tohowater.com