UTILITY SERVICE WORKER

Crestview Fire Department; Hall City (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The City of Crestview is seeking a Utility Service Worker to perform installation and maintenance of water utility service equipment. The role requires after-hours work and standby status, reporting to the Utility Billing Supervisor in the Water division.

Responsibilities include emergency repairs, meter work, and safe operation of equipment. Valid Florida license and a high school diploma (or equivalent) are preferred, with progression toward required operator licenses.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year experience in moderate to heavy manual labor, preferably in underground utilities.
• Must obtain Level 3 FDEP water distribution operator’s license within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain water utility service equipment and meters.
• Troubleshoot and perform emergency repairs to water utilities as needed.
• Operate light duty truck for field deliveries.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints about water services.
• Represent the City professionally with colleagues and clients.

Skills

Water utility knowledge

Tools & equipment use

Safety awareness

Oral & written communication

Florida driver's license

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

1 year manual labor experience

Level 3 FDEP water distribution license (within 18 months)

Job description

Utility Service Worker

Salary: $39,436.80 Annually

Location: Crestview City Hall, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202400183

Department: FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division: UTILITY BILLING

Opening Date: 10/06/2026

Closing Date: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA: Non-Exempt

The City is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or military status.

Job Summary

This is moderate to heavy manual work involving the installation and maintenance of water utility service equipment. Work is performed and reviewed under the supervision of the Utility Billing Supervisor in conjunction with the Water division. This position requires after hours work and stand by status frequently.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform installation and maintenance duties on water utility lines and other water equipment such as taps and water meters.
• Troubleshoots and makes emergency repairs at all hours to water utilities as required.
• Operates light duty truck in delivering goods and equipment to field site.
• Investigates and adjusts complaints on water utility services.
• Must effectively and positively represents the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Some night and weekend work is required.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Some knowledge of modern principles, practices, and techniques utilized for the installation and maintenance of various aspects of water/sewer utility systems.
• Demonstrate skill in the use of required tools and equipment
• Good knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade;
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions; ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Possession of valid Florida license

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• One (1) year experience in performing moderate to heavy manual labor, preferably in the underground utility services area.
• Must possess a Level 3 FDEP water distribution operator’s license within eighteen (18) months of hire.

Physical Requirements

• Willingness to perform manual work and the ability to lift heavy objects.
• Possess the physical strength and agility to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

Physical Demands

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to conduct sedentary work, light work, medium work, heavy work, very heavy work, balance, climb, crawl, crouch, feel, finger objects, grasp, handle, hear, kneel, lift, make rational decisions, pull, push, reach, use repetitive motion, speak, stand, stoop, talk, visualize and walk. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee Benefits Overview

• Health, Life, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Health insurance is fully covered by the employer for employees, with optional 50% employer-paid dental and employee-paid vision coverage available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Flexible spending accounts are offered for your convenience.
• Retirement Plan: A pension-style plan is available, subject to specific terms.
• Supplemental Benefits: Employees are eligible for additional benefits such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and long-term care through Allstate and AFLAC.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO is earned monthly based on an accrual system.
• Holidays: Enjoy 13 city-paid holidays each year.
• Deferred Compensation: A 457b plan is available for deferred compensation.

We are delighted to present our comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, which includes an array of exciting offerings: health care, dental and vision plans, retirement options, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a generous allocation of holidays and paid time off.

Employer Crestview, City of (FL)

Address 198 North Wilson Street

Crestview, Florida, 32536

Website https://cityofcrestview.org/