Utility Worker III – Water Position Available In Pasco, Florida

Utility Worker III

• Water
  Job Details  This listing closes on 7/3/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer Pasco County Salary $20.66
• $28.93 Hourly Location Wesley Chapel, FL Job Type Full Time Job Number 13204-0625 Department Utilities Water & Wastewater O & M Division Water Services Opening Date 06/20/2025 Closing Date 7/3/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Salary Range
  $20.66
• $28.

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Pay Grade
N34 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure
Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
Description
Benefits
Questions General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A UTILITY WORKER III!

Continue to build your career with Pasco County Utilities! The role of Utility Worker III involves skilled and semiskilled work in the operation and maintenance of utility water and reclaimed water transmission and distribution systems, wastewater collection, and water/wastewater treatment processes.

• Pasco County provides a possible path for advancement from a Utility Worker III, to UT Distribution Operator III, UT Distribution Operator II and then WUT Distribution Operator I when certifications, license, experience, and performance requirements and expectations are met.

THIS POSITION IS 2ND SHIFT

• MONDAY
• FRIDAY 12PM
• 8:30PM Essential Job Functions Job assignments include, but may not be limited to the following: Installs and maintains water and reclaimed lines, meters, hydrants, and valves; assists Utilities Foreman and Senior Utilities Foreman; assists water or reclaimed operators; performs potable water and reclaimed water installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection activities.

Operates tandem dump truck with heavy equipment trailer, sludge truck, box blade grading tractor, and medium sized wheel loader when necessary. Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs other related work as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of potable or reclaimed water transmission or distribution; irrigation, or plumbing system installation, repair, or maintenance methods, procedures, equipment, tools materials, and supplies.
Knowledge of supervisory techniques and practices.
Knowledge of safe working procedures and practices.
Skill in operating motor vehicles and equipment.
Skill operating flat bed, five (5) yard dump truck, sludge truck, tandem dump truck with trailer, box blade grading tractor, and medium sized wheel loader.
Ability to operate a radio.
Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise the work of others.
Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications.
Ability to prepare accurate records and reports.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisor, and the public.
Ability to read for comprehension. Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat, and walk. Must pass pulmonary function test and fit test within 60 days. Must be able to work overtime, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Eighteen (18) months of direct experience in water, or reclaimed water field maintenance.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid Florida Class “B” CDL with N Tanker endorsement license. Must obtain the following with sixty (60) days of hire: Confined Space Entry, Excavation & Trenching, Intermediate M.O.T., CPR/First Aid. and FEMA 100, 200 and 700.

ADA STATEMENT

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION’S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021

Employer
Pasco County
Phone
(727) 847-8030
(727) 847-8103 http://www.pascocountyfl.net
Address
7536 State Street New Port Richey, Florida, 34654