Entry-Level Water & Sewer Utilities Technician

Town of Lady Lake; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Lady Lake is seeking a semi-skilled manual worker for the Utilities Department. You will operate equipment, assist in water and wastewater tasks, read and service meters, and help maintain systems and safety for residents.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least one year of manual labor experience; a Florida driver’s license is required. Some positions require shift, weekend, and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manual labor and operating small equipment.
• Some knowledge of water distribution and sewer operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate light to heavy equipment as needed.
• Read and assist in repairing, replacing, cleaning and testing water meters.
• Turn on meters and perform disconnects.
• Assist in repairing electrical systems, sewer manholes and large meter installations.
• Flush fire hydrants and clean sewer lines.
• Assist in maintaining lift stations.
• General grounds maintenance of utilities properties.
• Assist in tapping, upgrading, repair and service of water and sewer lines, inspecting new utilities construction, and troubleshooting sewer backups.
• Accomplish assigned daily work orders.
• Perform minor repairs, maintenance and service of equipment.
• Maintains log of daily operations activities.
• Requires shift work, holiday work, weekend work, and on-call duties when needed.
• Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and email correspondence.

Skills

Operate light equipment

Teamwork

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Hand tools

Record keeping

Water/sewer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The Town of Lady Lake is seeking a semi-skilled manual worker for the Utilities Department. You will operate equipment, assist in water and wastewater tasks, read and service meters, and help maintain systems and safety for residents.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least one year of manual labor experience; a Florida driver’s license is required. Some positions require shift, weekend, and on-call duties.