Utility Service Worker I – County Wide (North/Central/South) Position Available In Brevard, Florida

Utility Service Worker I•County Wide (North/Central/South) Brevard County United States, Florida, Melbourne 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way (Show on map) Jun 16, 2025

DEPARTMENT:

UTILITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Position Type:

Permanent Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time Open Until Filled. $17.21 to $18.93 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Positions are available in the North, Central, and South areas of the County. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes standby, overtime, and holidays as needed. Performs entry-level service maintenance work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of utility mains and facilities. Work involves on-the-job training and includes digging ditches manually for line excavation and pipeline installation, assisting in grouting, fitting pipe, locating lateral sewer lines, and operating the sewer cleaner vacuum, and other mechanical equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or its equivalent, as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Experience in the repair and maintenance of utilities distribution and collection facilities is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing andutilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include respiratory protection. Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime and standby and call-out duties on a rotational basis, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The employee will be required to satisfactorily complete all mandatory County training. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

The employee must be able to:

LIFT:

50 lbs. or more

CARRY:

50 lbs. or more

PUSH:

50 lbs. or more

PULL:

50 lbs. or more In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:

STAND:

5•8 hours

WALK:

5•8 hours

SIT:

5•8 hours

DRIVE:

5•8 hours The employee must repetitively perform: Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); None; Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver) The employee must be able to: Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; None; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop The employee must have: Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; None; Other; Use of both eyes Other necessary physical activities/traits

N/A WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee: At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With chemicals or solvents; With electricity; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; With silica, fiberglass, etc.; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others Other working conditions: N/A