Water/Wastewater Utility Technician
Woodard & Curran
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Responsibilities include:
- Preventative & Corrective Maintenance on lift stations and their assets (generators/auxiliary pumps) including inspections.
- Servicing the Vacuum station (a collection system that relies on vacuum suction to transport sewage from homes within the neighborhood) is different from the typical gravity/force main sewer system.
- Fix & repair leaks to water, reclaim, and force mains as they arise.
- Installs and changes out water and reuse meters.
- Perform meter reads.
- Work with Utility billing and customer service relations.
- City hall generates work orders, whether this is turn on or turn off’s for accounts.
- Flushes hydrants, maintenance, exercises valves, and performs pressure tests of fire hydrants.
- Service backflows (if the license is obtained).
- Work with GIS for locates.
- Operates various heavy and light equipment including backhoes, crane truck, vac trucks, etc.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed
What you will need to Succeed!
- Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school, including or supplemented by courses in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance.
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, compressors, and plumbing fixtures preferred.
- Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to repair pumping equipment and control switches.
- Experience with wastewater and water transfer systems a plus!
- Water Distribution License issued by the state of Florida or the ability to obtain within 1 year.
- Must possess a valid FL driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- CDL is a plus or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months.
- Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs on a regular basis.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check, DOT pre-placement physical and DOT drug screen before employment.
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Compensation (from employer):
17–22 USD per-hour-wage
Summary
Operate and maintain water and wastewater systems, perform inspections, repairs, and meter reads.
Job title
Water/Wastewater Utility Technician
Experience level
entry level
Minimum experience
0+ years exp
Industry
engineering
Location requirements
Groveland, FL; on-site; flexible shifts; emergency response required
Salary
$17k–$22k
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Groveland, FL, USA