Water & Wastewater Systems Technician I

City of New Port Richey; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Port Richey is seeking a Semi-Skilled Laborer for water distribution and sewage collection systems. The role involves installation, maintenance, and repair tasks across water and reclaimed water networks, with opportunities to operate a range of construction equipment.

Requirements include a high school diploma and Florida licensure; experience in water systems preferred. The position is full-time, non-exempt, with on-call emergency responsibilities and a starting rate DOE in the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with water distribution or sewage systems.
• Florida licensure/level required for the position.
• Ability to read blueprints, maps and as-built data.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather and emergency conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, or repair water distribution and sewage systems.
• Tap lines, flush hydrants, and operate pumps.
• Read blueprints and document work activities.
• Operate backhoe, trencher and related equipment.
• Be on-call for 24-hour emergencies.

Skills

Water distribution

Maintenance

Equipment operation

Blueprints reading

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Backhoe

Trencher

Pumps

Concrete saws

Metal detectors

CDL

Job description

City of New Port Richey is seeking a Semi-Skilled Laborer for water distribution and sewage collection systems. The role involves installation, maintenance, and repair tasks across water and reclaimed water networks, with opportunities to operate a range of construction equipment.

Requirements include a high school diploma and Florida licensure; experience in water systems preferred. The position is full-time, non-exempt, with on-call emergency responsibilities and a starting rate DOE in the