Utilities Worker

Utilities Worker Trainee I/II/III

Full-time. High School Diploma/Equivalent or Vocational School required.

This position assists in the repair and maintenance of the city’s potable and reclaimed water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems. An incumbent in this position may be designated as a "Utilities Worker Trainee", "Utilities Worker I", "Utilities Worker II", or "Utilities Worker III".

• Performs repairs to the city’s water distribution, reclaimed water, and sewer collection systems.
• Installs water and sewer taps; operates tapping machine.
• Installs mains, valves, hydrants, and other system components.
• Operates sewer jet to clean lines.
• Operates a variety of trucks and equipment.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
• Pressure tests and disinfects water lines.
• Maintains mileage logs, daily work logs, meter change out logs, etc.
• Responds to after‑hours calls when serving on‑call.
• Performs related duties.

• Utilities Worker Trainee – Must have a standard high school diploma/GED or vocational school; possession or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida; prior experience with the maintenance of underground water distribution and wastewater.
• Utilities Worker I – Minimum of one (1) year of employment or prior experience in underground utilities; possession of confined space entry training certificate; possession of Intermediate MOT certification; possession of a Class III Water Distribution System Operator license issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and a Class C Wastewater Collection Technician certification issued by Florida Water and Pollution Control Operator's Association.
• Utilities Worker II – Minimum of three (3) years of employment or prior experience in underground utilities; possession of confined space entry training certificate; possession of Intermediate MOT certification; possession of a Class II Water Distribution System Operator license issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and a Class B Wastewater Collection Technician certification issued by Florida Water and Pollution Control Operator's Association.