Utility Worker I/Trainee — Water & Reclaimed Systems

Pasco County, FL; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County is seeking a Utility Worker I/Trainee to support water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems. You will grow through hands-on work, learn installation and repair tasks, and assist in backflow devices and hydrants.

The role includes lifting up to 80 lbs, outdoor work, and public interactions. A high school diploma and a valid Florida driver's license are required. A clear path for advancement is provided with certification and performance-based progression.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains, and repairs all phases of potable and reclaimed systems.
• Maintains water and reclaimed water facilities including custodial services and minor maintenance of plant processing equipment.
• Assists in installing, repairing, replacing water and reclaimed water distribution lines and restoration of site when job is complete.
• Performs field maintenance duties including installing, evaluation and repairing cross-connection controls, master meter assemblies, backflow prevention devices, tapping water and reclaimed lines, flushing and repairing fire hydrants, cutting pipes, operating pumps and other related duties.
• Assists in maintaining retention ponds, treatment plants and other utility assets.
• Assists in setting up for de-watering construction and maintenance sites and assists in setting up and dismantling shoring/trench box.
• Provides information and responds as appropriate to public information requests.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Physical stamina

Effective communication

Public interaction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Truck operation

Hand & power tools

Job description

Pasco County is seeking a Utility Worker I/Trainee to support water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems. You will grow through hands-on work, learn installation and repair tasks, and assist in backflow devices and hydrants.

The role includes lifting up to 80 lbs, outdoor work, and public interactions. A high school diploma and a valid Florida driver's license are required. A clear path for advancement is provided with certification and performance-based progression.