Service Worker III / Utilities / Collection & Distribution #8822 Position Available In Lee, Florida

Service Worker III / Utilities / Collection & Distribution #8822 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Cape Coral, FL Salary $46,009.60•$72,009.60 Annually Location

CITY OF CAPE CORAL, FL

Job Type Full-Time Regular Job Number 8822 Department Utilities Department Division Collection and Distribution Opening Date 06/06/2025 Closing Date 6/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit

BC GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

About Us The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships. Perks and Benefits Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation) 11 paid holidays Pension plan City-paid life and long-term disability insurance Optional Vision and Dental Plans Tuition reimbursement Gym membership reimbursement And much more! Qualifications Education and Experience High school diploma/GED. If assigned to

Utilities:

Two (2) years of experience in maintenance and repair of utilities infrastructure associated with water production, water reclamation, or utilities collection and distribution systems. Licenses or Certifications A valid Florida CDL B driver’s license is required at time of application. If assigned to operate water tanker: Must possess a Tanker (N) Endorsement on driver’s license. If assigned to

Utilities:

Must possess a valid Backflow Testing/Repair or Cross Connection Control certification at time of application.

Key Responsibilities:

Operates simple to moderately complex equipment, i.e., water tankers, tractors, power brooms, mowers, trucks, forklifts, back hoes, jack hammers, mowers, edgers, trimmers, saws, augers or other related tools used in maintenance and operation. Prepares assigned equipment for daily work orders by daily inspecting prior to and after use, and performing regular maintenance and minor repair as directed. Ensures the safe loading, unloading and operating condition of equipment through daily safety inspections for defects, malfunctioning, or otherwise substandard conditions. Identifies and takes corrective action or advises supervisor. Performs pre-trip inspection of vehicle, notifying supervisor and/or Fleet of concerns or maintenance needed. Cleans debris and refuse from City property regularly, in response to routine work orders, and in response to emergency orders.

Full-time regular City employee benefits:

Health Insurance (Florida Blue) City paid employee coverage. Optional HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added at group rates. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services Basic Life Insurance (USAble Life) City paid. The benefit is equal to twice the annual base pay. Double benefit for accidental death. Optional Vision Insurance (VSP) Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Optional Dental Insurance (Florida Combined Life BlueDental) Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Supplemental Insurance Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction. Pension Plan (General and Fire) administered by Foster & Foster General Plan•

Normal Retirement Eligibility:

Hired before 10/1/2013, age 60 or 25 years of service; Hired on/after 10/1/2013, age 62 with 10 years of service or just 27 years of service. Fire Plan•

Normal Retirement Eligibility:

Hired before 6/16/2014, age 50 or 25 years of service; Hired on/after 6/16/2014, age 52 with 10 years of service or just 25 years of service.

Benefit Rate Multiplier:

General Plan•Less than 20 years of credited service = 2.5%; 20 or more years of credited service = 2.6% for 1st 20 years and 2.75% each year over 20 Fire Plan•3.25% Police Pension Plan administered by The Resource Centers Benefits available at retirement are determined by a formula that considers your salary and years of service. Normal retirement eligibility for Police Employees at age 52 or 27 years of service. Benefit rate multiplier for

Police:

3.25% 401(a) ( Mission Square ) Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a). Roth IRA (Mission Square) Offered through payroll deduction. Long Term Disability (FCL-a Florida Blue Partner) City paid long-term disability insurance. Leave Time (Sick, Vacation) Block of hours which incorporates sick and vacation. Accrues at 16.67 hours per month for an annual total of 5 weeks (200 hours). Accrual increases to 20.00 hours per month after 6 years of service and continues at a yearly increase after 10 years of service. Paid Holidays City recognizes 11 holidays which include: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Leave Sharing May elect to donate or request leave time. Used for emergency circumstances when all leave has been exhausted. Deferred Compensation Programs Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses. Payroll Direct Deposit Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees. Leave Buy Back Option to receive cash for excess accrued leave beyond use or lose amount. Employee Assistance Program (ESI) City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality. Pre-Paid College Post tax deduction forwarded to the State of Florida on the employees behalf.