Utilities Serviceworker - Water and Wastewater

Water Otter Job Board; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale is hiring a hands-on technician to support water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. The role includes field maintenance, leak detection, and repair work across street rights-of-way under supervision.

Candidates should have a CDL Class B with Air Brakes, a high school diploma or GED, and experience in underground utilities; the job may require standby shifts and occasional night/weekend work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1+ year in water/wastewater or underground utilities preferred.
• CDL Class B+ with Air Brakes and clean driving record required.
• Tank endorsement preferred for tanker/vactor operations.
• Veterans' preference attestation may be required via DD214.

Responsibilities

• Participates in installing, maintaining, and repairs of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
• Responds to customer complaints; locates service lines, detects leaks, excavates, and repairs service lines.
• Operates machinery such as jet vacuum, bulldozer, backhoe, bobcat, forklift, excavator, and pipe saw.
• Inspects water mains, meters, valves, hydrants, and sewer lines for condition assessments and repairs.
• Acts as banksman during excavation ensuring proper pipe laying and connections.
• Maintains and submits reports of maintenance performed.
• Performs standby duty and may work nights or weekends as required.
• Ensures safety regulations and SOPs are followed.

Skills

CDL Class B with Air Brakes

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Jet vacuum

Bulldozer

Backhoe

Bobcat

Forklift

Excavator

Pipe saw

Tamper

Electric crane

Valve machine

Job description

Position Summary

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B or higher with Air Brakes is Required.

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

• 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 related experience, preferably Water or Wastewater & Underground Utilities experience. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B or higher with Air Brakes and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment. When operating a wastewater or stormwater tanker/vactor truck, a tanker endorsement is preferred. 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. (link: https://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/).

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.

Closing Date/Time: 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern