Job Title: Utility Service Worker I
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team as a Utility Service Worker I. In this role, you will be responsible for performing entry-level service maintenance work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of utility mains and facilities.
About the Job
This position 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.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* A high school diploma or its equivalent is required, as per the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
* Experience in the repair and maintenance of utilities distribution and collection facilities is preferred.
Benefits
This position offers competitive pay and benefits, including:
* $17.21 to $18.93 hourly, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
* A valid Florida driver's license is required, and employees must maintain said license during employment.
* Physical ability to wear and utilize all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
* Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime and standby and call-out duties on a rotational basis.
Working Conditions
This position requires working in various environments, including:
* At heights above/below ground level.
* In cold, damp, or chilly conditions.
* In heat or high humidity.
* In dusty or moving object environments.
The employee will also be required to satisfactorily complete all mandatory County training and perform emergency duties as directed in the event of a hurricane or natural disaster.