Employment Opportunities

South Indian River Water Control District Job Posting – Mechanic/Shop Manager – October 24, 2024

 

South Indian River Water Control District is seeking a qualified individual for our Mechanic/Shop Manager position. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position pays from $20 to $35 per hour, dependent upon skill set and certifications with earning potential contingent on performance. Automotive Service Excellence and Cummins certification are preferred.

 

Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma, GED, or technical school diploma and a minimum of five years of experience in heavy equipment repair, preventative maintenance, and service. We are looking for an individual with proficiency in the following areas:

  • Diagnostics and manufacturer diagnostic software
  • Hydraulics and repair of hydraulics
  • Electrical systems
  • Pneumatic
  • Diesel engines

This position will be responsible for servicing off-road heavy construction equipment such as:

  • Road Graders
  • Excavators
  • Material handlers
  • Wheel loaders
  • Dump trucks
  • Other off-road trucks/equipment

The Mechanic/Shop Manager will work directly with the Executive Director and Supervisor of Operations.

 

For detailed information on job responsibilities, duties and skills, salary and benefits, facilities manager duties, and certification and physical requirements, please contact the District office at 561-747-0550 or via email at sirwcd@sirwcd.org.

 

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug testing.

 

South Indian River Water Control District is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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    The Board of Supervisors December Meeting will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Stephen J. Hinkle District Work Center, 15600 Jupiter Farms Road, Jupiter, FL 33478. The meeting will also be available via Zoom audio/video conferencing. If you would like to attend the meeting via Zoom use the following link:

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    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. During the meeting everyone will be muted and video turned off. Landowners are requested to provide comments and requests to speak prior to the meeting via email at sirwcd@sirwcd.org. The comments will be heard during the Landowners’ Items, and you will be allowed 2 minutes on each item of the agenda you wish to speak about. Please contact the District Office if you have any questions.

    NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if a person decides to appeal any decision with respect to any matter considered at a meeting, a record of the proceedings will be needed for such purpose, and such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record shall include the testimony and evidence upon which any appeal is to be made.

    Pursuant to the provision of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the Board of Supervisors meetings because of a disability or physical impairment should contact the District office at 561-747-0550.

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