Utilities Distribution and Collection Technician I Vacancy Announcement

Semi-skilled manual work in the performance of laboring tasks and supplying the public with a service in water and wastewater. Employees in the Utility Department have to be semi-skilled in water and wastewater operations and customer service.

The Town provides 100% paid employee health insurance, dental insurance, long-term disability, life and accidental death insurance. The Town also provides 50% paid dependent health insurance, a 401a retirement plan that is fully vested after three years, paid time off, and paid holidays. Employees have the option of purchasing additional life insurance, short-term disability insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and vision insurance at reduced rates.

This position will remain open until filled.

1. Operates light to heavy equipment to include tractor mower, front-end loader/backhoe, dump truck, weed-eater, power jack and cut-off saw, as needed.
2. Read, and assist in repairing, replacing, cleaning, and testing water meters and water meter boxes.
3. Turn on meters and perform disconnects.
4. Locate water leaks for customers and utility department.
5. Assist in repair of electrical systems, sewer manholes and large meter installations.
6. Flush fire hydrants, and clean sewer lines for customers and utility department.
7. Assists in maintaining lift stations.
8. General grounds maintenance of utilities properties may include mowing, weed eating, and other housekeeping duties.
9. Assist in tapping, upgrading, repair and service of water and sewer lines, inspecting their new construction, and in correcting sewer backups.
10. Accomplish assigned daily work orders.
11. Perform minor repairs, maintenance, and service of equipment.
12. Maintains log of daily operations activities.
13. Requires shift work, holiday work, weekend work, and on-call duties when needed.
14. Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and email correspondence.

1. High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalency.
2. At least, one year or more experience in manual labor, including operation of small equipment and some maintenance.

All positions are regular full time unless stated otherwise. Employment applications for vacant positions may be submitted at Town Hall or by email. Each application must include the position title, and each position requires a separate application.

All submitted materials are subject to public disclosure by the Florida Public Records Act. The Town is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.