Potable Water Field Maintenance Technician - Public Utilities - R18835

Sarasota County Government; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Sarasota County Government as a Potable Water Field Maintenance Technician. This role involves repairing and improving potable water distribution systems, ensuring reliable and safe water delivery to the community. With potential long-term growth opportunities in Public Utilities, candidates will earn competitive pay, gain skills as a trainee, and enjoy benefits including a pension plan and the opportunity to earn their CDL.

Benefits

Generous pension plan

Training for CDL provided

Qualifications

• Two years of related experience in operations, maintenance, and construction.
• State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A with Tanker endorsement or ability to obtain.
• Fit for respirator.

Responsibilities

• Make repairs and improvements in the potable water distribution.
• Install meters in various locations.
• Maintain and repair fire hydrants.

Skills

Maintenance

Construction

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Potable Water Field Maintenance Technician - Public Utilities - R18835

Potable Water Field Maintenance Technician - Public Utilities - R18835

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Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

We have multiple positions within the field operations division as a skilled trades worker with long-term growth opportunities in our Public Utilities Department. You are responsible for making repairs and improvements in the potable water distribution to provide reliable and safe water to the community.

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

We have multiple positions within the field operations division as a skilled trades worker with long-term growth opportunities in our Public Utilities Department. You are responsible for making repairs and improvements in the potable water distribution to provide reliable and safe water to the community.

Whether you are looking to start your career or have honed your skills and would like to join our outstanding team, apply today to take advantage of our benefits and generous pension plan!

Earn your CDL on us!

Learn as a trainee for up to 2 years or advance sooner based on your skills and proficiency.

Learn More About The Various Roles Below

• Meter Maintenance Technician: This position varies throughout multiple locations, so every day is a new adventure! You’ll install meters in new communities, condominium complexes, and even by our premier beaches.
• Hydrant and Valve Technician: Play a crucial role in the safety of our citizens and the operations of our Fire Department teams by maintaining and repairing county fire hydrant.
  
  

Work Hours

• Monday - Friday
• 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• *On-Call Required
  
  

About Everything Else

Trainee: Starting pay at $17.60/hour.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License at the time of hire.
  
  

Technician: Starting pay range of $19.56/hour (Step 1) Potential higher pay (steps) for those with multiple years of experience.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License at the time of hire.
• Two (2) years of related experience in operations, maintenance, and construction.
• State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class “A” with Tanker “N” endorsement or the ability to obtain within six months from the date of hire. (Paid for by the county!)
  
  

Physical Demands

• May occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Must be fit tested for a respirator. For more information on this requirement, please visit: https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2017/11/02/noshave/
  
  

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: 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 for a period of five (5) years.

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Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

Required

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

• I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
• U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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