Water, Sewer Utility Service Technician Position Available In Santa Rosa, Florida

Between $15.00 and
$17.00
Per Hour
DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $19.54 – $30.05 Per hour Water, Sewer Utility Service Technician
City Of Milton

Occupation:

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

Location:

Milton, FL – 32570
Positions available: 1
Job #: 12487224

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

5/22/2025

Updated:

5/22/2025

Expires:

7/21/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

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Veteran Friendly Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent DL
Required Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Hours
40 Hours Per Week Shift
Day Shift
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WTR/SWR-UTILITY-SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Job Details
Job Location
Milton, FL
Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

(These examples are only representative work samples for this job and do not include all duties
or special work assignments that may be required.)

• Assists crew members assigned certain construction and maintenance activities in water,
  sewer and natural gas systems in the utility department.
• Dig ditches to install and repair pipes, valves and fittings and sets meters.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of equipment in the maintenance and construction within
  water, sewer and natural gas systems in the utility department.
• Operates, but not limited to, mowers, chain saws, weed eater, hand picks, shovels, brooms,
  rakes, pitch forks, pruners and other miscellaneous hand tools.
• Performs heavy manual labor.
• Cuts grass and weeds, pick up trash, cleans right of ways, and any other properties within
  utility department.
• Work outdoors under variable weather conditions and risks.
• Assists with system locates as per the One Call system.
• Respond/assist with after hours call outs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Some knowledge in the use of, hand tools, and materials used in construction, maintenance,
  and repair work.
• Some knowledge of pertinent safety standards and practices followed in construction,
  maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work safely at all times.
• Ability to keep simple records.
• Requires the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers and
  supervisors
• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with the public.
• Skilled in the routine care and use of tools and equipment.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

HOURS OF WORK, SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Normal field operation hours, Monday through Friday; subject to working late, weekends and
  emergency call-outs. Work hours may need to be adjusted at times to meet work load.
• No supervisory responsibility.
• Work is routine and is periodically spot checked by supervisor.
• Reports to team leader, foremen, or superintendent or others designated.

JOB SUMMARY

This is an entry level position. An employee in this class, under general supervision, performs a
variety of duties which may include the performance of laboring duties in the light construction,
maintenance, and repair of water, sewer and natural gas systems. Assignments are outlined and
work is routine. Work is spot checked for successful completion. Employee is to use this
position to learn the duties and move up within the department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to hold or feel, reach with hands and
arms, walk, talk, smell and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb,
balance, stoop, crouch and crawl. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color and
peripheral vision and depth perception. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 45
pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 90 pounds. Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred, or sufficient education with the
ability to read, write and do basic math, add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Experience:

This is an entry level position requiring heavy physical labor, sufficient
physical strength to perform manual labor.

• Could be subject to drug and alcohol testing as per City policy.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC.

• Required to obtain all licenses as required by the City, County, State or Federal Government.
• Valid State of Florida drivers license, but will be required to obtain a Class “A” CDL with
  “N” endorsement within six ( 6) months of employment.
• Ability and willingness to obtain all certificates and training as needed or required.

Employer is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.