What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Distribution Technician position at City of Leesburg?
**ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A CITY OF LEESBURG JOB APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION** APPLY ONLINE AT ww.leesburgflorida.gov
Water Distribution Technician (Public Works Department)
Type: Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate: DOQ
Posted Date: 11/18/2025
The levels below require a high school diploma, GED, and formal training, special courses, or self-educated equivalent to satisfying completion of one year of college educated or specialized advanced training in the Water Distribution field. Must live within a 20-mile radius of the city limits of Leesburg within six (6) months of employment due to on-call rotation requirement. May mentor and assist in training of less experienced operations staff. Maintain compliance using experience and best management practices.
Water Distribution Technician Apprentice - $18.08 per hour
This is an entry-level class in the Water Distribution Division. This class works under supervision on a training basis in the performance of a wide variety of routine unskilled to semi-skilled water maintenance tasks that do not require previous water experience. General work is observed and reviewed during performance and upon completion, and changes in procedures or exceptions to rules, are explained in detail as they arise. The class is responsible for maintaining logs and records, and general system maintenance. The class works according to set procedures under direct supervision. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters related to established procedures and guidelines as are positions allocated to the III level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or non-directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks. Weekend, holiday and after-hours work may be required, as well as after-hours response and emergencies. Requires a high school diploma or GED. Weekend, holiday and afterhours work may be required, as well as after-hours response and emergencies. TTC approved certification within 18 months of hire (City can provide training, but preferred at time of hire). Confined Space Entry Certification within 18 months of hire (City can provide training but preferred at time of hire). Must obtain a State FDEP “Class 3” license in Water Distribution within 24 months from date of hire. Requires a valid State of Florida driver license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.
Water Distribution Technician III - $21.14 per hour
This class works under minimal supervision in the performance of a wide variety of routine semi-skilled water maintenance tasks that requires previous water experience. General work is observed and reviewed during performance and upon completion and changes in procedures or exceptions to the rules are explained in detail as they arise. The class is responsible for maintaining logs and records, and general system maintenance. The class works according to set procedures under minimal supervision. Employees at this level are expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters related to establishing procedures and guidelines as are positions allocated to the level II Operator. Since this class is typically used for employees that have prior related work experience, employees work under minimal supervision while completing job tasks. Weekend, holiday and after-hours work may be required, as well as after-hours response and emergencies. Requires 2080 hours of experience in water distribution. Requires Confined Space Entry certification. Requires TTC approved certification. Must possess a State FDEP “Class 3” license in Water Distribution at time of hire. Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. Special skills or equipment certification may be required.
**ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A CITY OF LEESBURG JOB APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION** APPLY ONLINE AT ww.leesburgflorida.gov
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.08 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21