Mechanical Craft Worker or Industrial Plant Mechanic I

Mechanical Craft Worker or Industrial Plant Mechanic I

Emerald Coast Utilities Authority

$38,750.40 - $63,523.20 Annually

CWRF 2980 Old Chemstrand Rd, Cantonment, FL 32533, FL

Full Time

Job Number: 2184

Department: Maintenance & Construction (2106)

Opening Date: 07/01/2026

Job Summary

From this posting we are looking to fill positions as a Mechanical Craft Worker or Industrial Plant Mechanic I. Pay will be determined by job title hired and dependent on experience/skills/knowledge, and abilities of the candidate. Please be thorough in filling out your application. A resume is NOT a substitute for filling out your application.

Mechanical Craft Worker: Performs semi-skilled work as the second member of a maintenance crew assisting a higher skilled trades person in the accomplishment of industrial plant mechanical maintenance. Initially, work assignments may, general maintenance activities performed under close supervision (depending upon the employee's prior experience). As the employee becomes more experienced, assignments more complex and are performed with greater independence.

Industrial Plant Mechanic I: Performs semi-skilled and skilled work as a member of a maintenance crew assisting a high skilled trades person in the accomplishment of industrial plant mechanical maintenance. Initially, work assignments may be basic, general maintenance activities performed under close supervision (depending upon the employee's prior experience). As the employee becomes more experienced and knowledgeable, assignments will become more complex and will be performed with greater independence.

Minimum Qualifications

For Both Positions:

High school diploma or equivalent. (Educational documentation will be requested upon offer of employment.) Two years of progressively responsible experience working as a mechanic's helper or comparable position is preferred.

Employment offers to all new hires are contingent upon the job candidates successfully passing background, motor vehicle and reference checks, drug screening, and post job offer physicals (that may include pulmonary testing). All applicants are subject to physical assessments as required by job.

Additional Minimum Qualifications for Mechanical Craft Worker

Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Basic Windows and computer knowledge and skill level required. Testing for reading comprehension and basic workplace math calculations, will be administered prior to an interview and/or job offer. Testing scores will be a contributing factor for selection. Required to workdays, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and weather events as scheduled or needed in accordance with departmental policies. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a current valid driver license. Possession of a Class A CDL is preferred or ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 12 months from date of hire.

Additional Minimum Qualifications for Industrial Plant Mechanic I

Intermediate proficiency in welding; welding certification is desirable but not required. A general knowledge of plumbing and pipe fitting is desired. Additional vocational or technical training in mechanical maintenance for application in an industrial plant environment is preferred. Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. A written test will be administered to determine mechanical aptitude, knowledge of safety practices, knowledge and use of tools and reading, understanding and interpreting written material, and basic mathematics. Basic Windows and computer knowledge and skill level required. Required to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and weather events as scheduled or needed in accordance with departmental policies. A good attendance record is vital in this position. Attendance records will be a contributing factor for selection. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of or the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License with a tanker endorsement within six months of hire date is preferred. The selected candidate must successfully pass a three-year motor vehicle check.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 100pounds. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, work in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, or vibration. The incumbent's working conditions are typically loud for limited durations while working with power tools, equipment, or machinery following all prescribed safety rules and regulations. Proper use of PPE and knowing when it is required. As a disaster team member, the employee is required to be available to work before, during, and after disaster as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Supplemental Information

Material and Equipment Used: Various hand and power tools, cutting torch, plasma cutters, chop saws, band saws, drill presses, power sanders, grinders and drills, pipe threaders and cutters, gas powered centrifugal pumps, light truck or other motor vehicle, heavy equipment such as: boom truck, truck mounted crane, backhoe, bobcat, all terrain, forklift.

Knowledge of: Tools, methods, materials, and techniques of an equipment mechanic. Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools. Occupational hazards and safety precautions. Basic mathematics.

Skill in: Working with hand and power tools. Performing maintenance and repair tasks. Operating farm equipment such as large tractors/backhoes. Ability to: Use of hand and power tools to perform maintenance activities. Read and understand manuals. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Work as a member of a team, becoming increasingly knowledgeable and skillful in the field chosen. Perform basic mathematical calculations. Operate large tractors/backhoes. Learn the proper use of all related heavy equipment and shop tools.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans' Preference

ECUA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, disability/handicap, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected criteria. ECUA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

ECUA proudly supports veterans, military spouses, and their families. We recognize your unique skills and sacrifices and are committed to helping you build a rewarding career in public service. A Veterans' Preference shall be awarded to preference-eligible applicants in accordance with Florida law.

Benefits

ECUA offers competitive benefit choices for full-time employees and their dependents. Benefits include, but are not limited to: 10 Paid Holidays, Annual and Sick Leave, Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan and Investment Plan options, Deferred Compensation Retirement Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Company-supplied Uniforms (for qualifying positions)