Seasonal Utility Craftsworker (Wastewater Maintenance)

City of Richland•Pompano Beach, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring for the 2026 Seasonal Position in Wastewater Maintenance. The wage for this position is set by the IUOE Collective Bargaining Agreement, starting at Step A: $31.49 Hourly. Position Salary Range: $31.49 - 36.31 Hourly. Performs semi-skilled work in a variety of crafts toward the construction, maintenance and repair of the City’s water, sewer, and storm systems, including mains, service connections, valves, hydrants manholes, catch basins, treatment plants and other system facilities. Subject to after hours, weekend, and holiday work as needed. Safely performs all job functions. Wastewater/Storm Maintenance Specialty: Assists in performing Jet/Vac cleaning, repair, maintenance, and construction of sewer and storm mains. Assists in performing manhole and catch basin maintenance, repair and construction. Assists in performing CCTV inspections of existing and newly constructed sewer and storm mains.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One (1) year of experience in water, wastewater, or stormwater maintenance, repair or construction preferred.
Valid driver’s license with a Class “A” CDL and tanker endorsement preferred.
Valid Flaggers certification within six (6) months of hire date.
Must be able to regularly and punctually attend work at the office or other assigned locations.
Operate a motorized vehicle, which may include inclement weather conditions.
Operate standard equipment and tools to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach with arms and hands, kneel and stretch, occasionally crawling in tight spaces, crawl spaces as well as the ability to climb ladders and stairs, ride on platform hoists.
Ability to lift, push, carry and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis and up to 90 lbs. as needed using proper lifting techniques.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive grasping and reaching.
Good vision to read print and computer screens.
Ability to hear and speak to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in water, wastewater, or stormwater maintenance, repair or construction preferred.
Valid driver’s license with a Class “A” CDL and tanker endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates hand and power tools, and other equipment, including related computer equipment and various software programs, to gain access to water, sewer and storm mains, plant equipment, reservoirs, wells, lift stations and pump stations, and other facilities for repair and maintenance purposes.
Operates pneumatic, hydraulic and electric or engine driven equipment, such as compressors, jack hammers, tapping machines, trash pumps, dump trucks, backhoe, crew vehicles, and other equipment with oversight from a General Craftsworker or Utility Craftsworker (non-seasonal) as needed.
Lays concrete and repairs fences and landscaping as a result of utility work.
Manually excavates earth surrounding job site prior to repairs and servicing as needed; restores work area to original condition.
Performs general maintenance, alterations and changes including plumbing, painting and carpentry.
Keeps record of time and material used on the job; takes measurements and makes sketches of work performed, including taking photos of the before and after job site.
Fills out service orders / job tickets.
Maintains assigned equipment per daily requirements, i.e. grease, oil, water, tire pressure, etc.
Investigates customer complaints.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists in performing Jet/Vac cleaning, repair, maintenance, and construction of sewer and storm mains.
Assists in performing manhole and catch basin maintenance, repair and construction.
Assists in performing CCTV inspections of existing and newly constructed sewer and storm mains.