Water Distribution Technician — Field Maintenance & Ops

Mymanatee; Bradenton (FL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County in Bradenton, FL is seeking a skilled maintenance technician for the Water Distribution section. The role covers trainee-level through lead duties on repair and maintenance of water pipelines, hydrants, meters, and pumps, ensuring safe operations are followed.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, operating trucks and heavy equipment, and training junior staff. Requires licensure readiness and ability to work in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to oversee and train others.
• Knowledge of water treatment and pumping equipment.
• Safety awareness for confined space, traffic control, and PPE.
• Proficiency in reading and following English instructions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 80 pounds and work in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform trainee-level through lead maintenance and repair tasks on water distribution assets.
• Operate and maintain equipment including service trucks, backhoes, and pumps.
• Supervise installations and repairs of pipelines, hydrants, meters, and valves.
• Read blueprints and maps; document daily work and safety procedures.
• Respond to after-hours calls and participate in emergency/disaster response as needed.

Skills

Oversee and train others

Water treatment

Pumping equipment knowledge

Safety: confined space

English proficiency

Lift 80 lb

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Manatee County in Bradenton, FL is seeking a skilled maintenance technician for the Water Distribution section. The role covers trainee-level through lead duties on repair and maintenance of water pipelines, hydrants, meters, and pumps, ensuring safe operations are followed.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, operating trucks and heavy equipment, and training junior staff. Requires licensure readiness and ability to work in varied conditions.