Utilities Serviceworker - Stormwater

Water Otter Job Board; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale seeks a skilled workforce member to repair and maintain water mains, sewers and stormwater infrastructure. A valid CDL Class B with Air Brakes is required at application and hire, with medical clearance and a clean driving record.

Work includes heavy labor, operation of multiple heavy equipment, and routine inspections of water and wastewater systems. The role may require night/weekend shifts and standby emergency response.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of Wastewater & Underground Utilities experience preferred.
• CDL Class B with Air Brakes and a clean driving record required at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in installation, maintenance, and repairs of water distribution, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Responds to customer complaints; locates service lines, detects leaks, excavates, and repairs service lines.
• Installs and maintains drainage swales, manholes, catch basins, pipes, taps and other components.
• Inspects water mains, meters, valves, hydrants, and sewer lines for condition assessments and leaks.
• Operates a variety of machinery: jet vacuum, bulldozer, backhoe, bobcat, forklift, roller, excavator, front end loader, grader, asphalt spreader, pothole truck, boom truck.
• Performs stand-by duty and may work nights and weekends.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and procedures.

Skills

CDL Class B with Air Brakes

Heavy manual labor

Equipment operation (multiple machines

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Jet vacuum

Backhoe

Bobcat

Forklift

Grader

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position requires the hired candidate to have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) - Class B with Air Brake endorsement at the time of application and upon hire. Failure to maintain an active CDL endorsement will result in separation from City employment.

Performs semi-skilled work in the repair and maintenance of water mains and sewers, stormwater system infrastructure, roadway maintenance, and/or other work in connection with water and wastewater systems. Installs and maintains swales in the Rights of Way, cleans city owned stormwater infrastructure, and preforms stormwater infrastructure inspections. Employee also performs work involving heavy manual labor, such as; hand-trenching for pipe installation. Work assignments are received daily; orally or in writing. However, since many of the assignments are repetitive, the employee is expected to carry out assignments with a minimum of detailed instructions. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-ranking employee who is available for consultations on the more unusual work problems.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Participates in the installation, maintenance, and repairs of water distribution, wastewater and stormwater systems
• Responds to customer complaints; locates service lines, detects leaks, excavates, and repairs service lines
• Installs and maintains drainage swales, manholes, catch basins, pipes, taps and other components
• Inspects water mains, meters, valves, fire hydrants, and sewer lines for condition assessments, leak detection, and make needed repairs
• Acts as banksman during excavation ensuring proper laying of pipe and making connections
• Maintains and submits reports of maintenance performed
• Operates a variety of machinery in performing assigned duties, which may include a jet vacuum, bulldozer, backhoe, bobcat, forklift, roller, excavator, front end loader, grader, asphalt spreader box, pothole truck, and boom truck
• Operates a variety of equipment in performing assigned duties, which may include a pipe saw, tamper, electric crane, valve machine, torch, rod machine, and jack hammer
• Depending on area of assignment, performs the following: operates a CCTV survey truck, including setting up and operating equipment to perform internal condition assessment of Stormwater and/or repair of sanitary sewers; operates an inductor truck which removes grit, sand and debris from manholes; operates tapping machines to make water taps on mains under pressure; replaces meter boxes, raises or lowers meter boxes, and repairs meter boxes; sets and resets meters, tests and calibrates meters, and repairs leaks in meters
• May participate in road-way maintenance of shoulders, alleyways, and repairing potholes on city roads
• May repair breaks and holes in street surfaces using asphalt and concrete
• Will be required to perform "stand-by duty", being available and responding to off-duty emergency call-ins to effect repairs
• May be required to work nights and weekends
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures
• Performs related work as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

High School Diploma or G.E.D. At least one (1) year of Wastewater & Underground Utilities experience. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B with Air Brakes and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment. To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. ( https://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/)

Preference:

1. When operating a wastewater or stormwater tanker/Vactor truck a tanker endorsement is preferred.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Ability to lift, stoop, bend, crawl, kneel and climb ladders up to 10 feet in performing a variety of job-related tasks. Ability to work in inclement weather conditions. Exposure to water, which may include, potable water, ground water, stormwater, and sewage.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS.

Closing Date/Time: 10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern