Utilities Treatment Technician

Charlottecountyfl; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte County is seeking a Utilities Treatment Technician to support water and wastewater systems, performing inspections, maintenance, and real-time adjustments to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role requires a high school diploma/equivalent, 2 years in relevant public works/utility fields, and licenses including CDL-A, CCU Confined Space Entry, and Water Distribution Operator Level 3 within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience in public works construction, maintenance, wastewater collection, water distribution, or related repair work.
• Licenses/certifications listed below must be maintained as described.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections and preventive maintenance on water and wastewater systems.
• Troubleshoot issues, monitor performance, and make real-time adjustments.
• Respond to routine needs and emergencies with sound judgment and safety awareness.

Skills

Public works experience

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years in public works/utility fields

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License Class A

CCU Confined Space Entry Certification

Water Distribution Operator Level 3

Job description

Are you ready to make a real impact where it matters most? As a Utilities Treatment Technician, you’ll take on a dynamic, hands-on role supporting the essential systems that keep water and wastewater treatment facilities running smoothly. Working under general supervision, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise while growing in a career that truly makes a difference every day.

Education and Experience:

An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in public works construction, maintenance, wastewater collection, water distribution, repair activities.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Must maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s license Class "A" or ability to acquire permit within 30 days of hire and ability to acquire license within three (3) months of hire.
• Within one (1) year of position assignment:
  • Must maintain CCU Confined Space Entry Certification
• Within two (2) years of position assignment:
  • Must maintain Water Distribution Operator Level 3 License

In your day-to-day journey as a Utilities Treatment Technician, you will keep things flowing—literally. As a Utilities Treatment Technician, you’ll play a hands-on role in keeping vital water and wastewater systems running safely and efficiently. From daily inspections and preventive maintenance to monitoring system performance and making real-time adjustments, you’ll be at the heart of operations. You’ll troubleshoot issues, maintain critical equipment, and respond to both routine needs and emergency situations with confidence and sound judgment. This role blends mechanical skill, technical awareness, and customer service—giving you the chance to make a direct impact on public health and environmental quality every single day.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is exposed to outdoor weather conditions or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights, and/or dust.

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS

The position requires moderate exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, electricity, high system process pressures, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Charlotte County is an affirmative action/ADA/veterans’ preference and equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.