About Our Job Keep Sarasota County running•one meter at a time! Join our team and play a vital role in delivering reliable utility services to our community. In this hands-on, outdoor position, you'll collect and verify water meter data, complete field work orders, and help ensure accurate customer billing and system reliability. If you enjoy working independently, staying active, and making a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description:

Apply today and start a job you love•with all the great benefits Sarasota County has to offer! About This Role Read, verify, and record water meter data for monthly billing, manual reads, and radio-read system accuracy Complete field work orders, including meter locates, turn-ons/turn-offs, field investigations, and customer notifications Inspect, maintain, and repair meter boxes, registers, transmitters, and related equipment to ensure accurate readings and reliable service Provide excellent customer service by responding to field inquiries, reporting discrepancies, and communicating high usage, leaks, and delinquency notices Maintain accurate daily records, vehicle readiness, and communicate operational updates and issues to supervisors

Work Hours :

Monday•Friday, 7:00 a.m.•3:30 p.m.

About You Minimum Qualifications :

A High School Diploma or equivalent•OR•the ability to obtain a GED within six (6) months from the time of hire One year of experience in applicable trade encompassed by the position A valid Florida Driver's License at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications :

Utility or plumbing field experience preferred with working knowledge of water and/or sewer piping and water meters.

Physical Demands:

Must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds •This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five years

About Everything Else Starting Pay:

$18.21 (Step 1) Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience #SRQCountyUtilities