Utilities Field Technician Trainee

What Makes this Opportunity Special

• Award-winning operations: The Town’s Utilities operations have been recognized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) under their Plant Operations Excellence Award Program Click here to learn more.  
• Advanced infrastructure :The Town operates two drinking water treatment plants (including a state-of-the-art reverse osmosis facility drawing from the Floridan Aquifer), showcasing our commitment to advanced, resilient infrastructure Click here to learn more.
• Strategic projects ahead: Be part of a team preparing the Town for future demands through infrastructure upgrades and innovative systems.
• Outstanding benefits package : Enjoy a robust benefit suite .Click here to learn more

• Graduation from high school.  
• One (1) year of experience in various fields of utility maintenance or construction labor work; or closely related field. 

• Experience in water distribution and wastewater collection systems and/or operating automotive or other motorized maintenance and construction equipment preferred.

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. 
• Driver's license must not have been suspended within five (5) years of the date of this application (Not Insurance related).
• Ability to obtain Level "III" Water Distribution license from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Class "C" wastewater collection system from a Florida approved agency within three (3) years of employment.
• Ability to obtain, within one (1) year of employment, a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements.

• Possession of a level "III" water distribution license from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and a Class "C" wastewater collection system from a Florida approved agency.
• Class "B" Commercial Driver's License ( CDL) issued by the State of Florida.
• Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements.

• Installs, maintains, repairs and replaces water and sewer lines and auxiliary fixtures such as hydrants, meters and valves; repairs adjacent landscape or roadways at completion of project.
• Cleans joints, gaskets and ends of pipes; repairs leaks or breaks on all sizes of water and wastewater lines; clears around holes after repairs.
• Locates and exposes utility services in order to prevent damages to equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment; maintains inventory of tools and supplies on service truck.
• Responds to service calls and checks water and sewer lines and fixtures for proper functioning.
• Reads blueprints and engineering schematics to locate water and sewer lines and fixtures; checks water sewer lines for breaks and infiltration through the use of flow meters, dye tests, smoke tests, etc.
• Raises, replaces and repairs meter boxes and valve boxes.
• Answers customer complaints, locates service lines, detects leaks, excavates and repairs service lines.
• Taps new water and sewer lines into existing lines.
• Drives truck and operates high pressure cleaning equipment and/or rodding machine for cleaning manholes and sewer lines.
• Operates backhoe and related heavy equipment used in water and sewer line repair and maintenance. rates air hammer to break asphalt and pavement; repairs asphalt and pavement.
• Operates a variety of pumping equipment and generators. Loads and unloads pipes at storage area and work sites.
• May keep written documentation of work hours performed and materials used.
• Performs other related work as required.

• Health Insurance
  • 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.  
• Leave: 
  • Holidays – 13 days per year.
  • Sick Leave – 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
  • Vacation Leave – Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
  • Birthday Leave – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
  • Quality Service – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
  • Wellness Days – 2 days per year after successfully passing probation. 
• Pension/Retirement: 
  • Town Sponsored Pension – mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.
• Uniforms: Provided by the Department.

Salary : $44,106