Utility Serviceperson (Field)

City of Sunrise; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sunrise is hiring for a Utilities Field Operations role focused on water distribution and wastewater systems. The job involves installations, repairs, and routine maintenance, heavy manual labor, and adherence to safety practices.

On-the-job training is provided to grow into more skilled work. You will load and unload materials, assist with meter work, perform digging tasks, operate city vehicles, and participate in standby emergencies on a rotating schedule to support reliable

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Supplemental courses in installation, maintenance, or repair of water or sewer lines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in repair of water mains, force mains, and gravity sewer lines.
• Loads and unloads materials and equipment for skilled workers.
• Operates, cleans, and services City vehicles and power equipment.
• Participates in standby program, responding to emergency calls.
• Observes safety practices and regulations.

Skills

Water plumbing

Piping systems

Manual tools

Teamwork

Public interaction

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Optional courses in water/sewer

Tools

City software

Job description

ABOUT OUR CITY

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace — it’s a community built on our ThreePillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency.We’re committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.

As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida’s premier cities, Sunriseoffers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whetheryou’re helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about service excellence and community pride.

We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means toLive, Work, and Playin Sunrise.

Effective January 2026, the City has launched an AlternativeWork Scheduledesigned to further support employee work-life balance — providing eligible staff with twothree-day weekends per monththrough an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative reflects our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.

NATURE OF WORK (Utilities Field Operations)

This classification involves performing installations, repairs, and maintenance on a basic level for the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems. An employee in this position performs heavy manual labor maintenance and routine repair tasks for water mains, sewers, drainage systems, roadway maintenance, and other related work; obtains on-the-job training for more skilled work in assigned areas; loads and unloads materials and equipment from trucks; and operates, cleans, and services related City vehicles. This position also follows applicable codes and safety precautions.

• Assists in the repair of water mains, force mains, and gravity sewer lines.
• Shovels debris which cannot be removed by motorized equipment; digs and refills ditches; and mixes mortar.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of meters; installs, removes, and rotates meters; measures and cuts pipe; lays pipe; and assists in making water taps.
• Assists in the flushing of water mains.
• Assists in the cleaning and tele-inspection of gravity sewer lines.
• Carries tools and materials for skilled workers.
• Loads and unloads material and equipment.
• Assists in cleaning, lubricating, and repairing valves
• Operates, cleans, and services trucks and other power equipment
• Participates in the City’s Standby Program, responding to emergency calls on a rotational schedule.
• Observes established safety practices, procedures, and regulations.
• Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED equivalency diploma
• Supplemental special courses in installation, maintenance, or repair of water or sewer lines preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Basic full-time (or equivalent) paid plumbing experience and/or experience installing water, sewer, and reuses lines and maintaining sewer lift stations.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience which involved daily customer contact.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact, the use of the telephone and/or other City issued technology devices
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate City assigned vehicles, manual or power tools
• Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements
• Ability to walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to work outdoors under varying temperatures, inclement weather and/or other adverse conditions
• Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle
• Ability to climb and descend stairways and ship ladders at unusual heights of up to 40 feet
• Ability to hear within normal audio range, with or without correction
• Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to withstand exposure to the following conditions without stress: excessive noise, unpleasant odors, chemicals/other environmental substances, blood borne pathogens

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of water plumbing and piping systems.
• Knowledge of the use and care of picks, shovels, and similar manual tools.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the types of work performed and of necessary precautions.
• Skill in use and care of required tools and equipment.
• Skill in using department software.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work in gravity sewer manholes.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate with the public in a cordial and helpful manner.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to operate a City-issued motorized vehicle.
• Ability to manage multiple, high-priority assignments.
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and varied responsibilities.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions.