Water Field Technician - Public Utilities

Sarasota County; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays and vacation days

Wellness program access

Job summary

A municipal services provider in Florida is seeking an individual for a role involving pipeline repairs and emergency response. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a Class “A” CDL with Tanker endorsement. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans, as well as generous vacation and personal days. This role is essential for maintaining the integrity of water services in the community.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida Driver’s License at the time of hire.
• Two years of related experience in operations, maintenance, and construction.
• Ability to obtain CDL Class “A” with Tanker endorsement within six months.

Responsibilities

• Repair mainline breaks from one-inch to 42-inch pipelines.
• Fix and install hydrants and valves.
• Respond to emergency situations effectively.

Skills

Emergency response

Pipeline repair

Hydrant installation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class “A”

Job description

This position is perfect if you like to get down and dirty. You’ll be the emergency responders for mainline breaks. In this role, you’ll repair anything from one-inch pipelines to 42-inch pipelines to fixing and installing hydrants and valves.* High School Diploma or its equivalent* Valid Florida Driver’s License at the time of hire* State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class “A” with Tanker “N” endorsement or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from the time of hire. (Paid for by the county!)* High School Diploma or its equivalent* Valid Florida Driver’s License at the time of hire* Two (2) years of related experience in operations, maintenance, and construction* State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class “A” with Tanker “N” endorsement or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from the time of hire. (Paid for by the county!)* Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!* For more information about employee benefits, please for additional information.* Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.* Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)