Utility Worker I/Trainee - Water

Pasco County • New Port Richey, FL

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About The Position

Pasco County Utilities is hiring a Utility Worker I/Trainee to perform a variety of manual labor tasks supporting the operation and maintenance of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure. The work ranges from unskilled to limited semiskilled tasks, assisting with installation, repair, and maintenance of utility system appurtenances. Duties may involve potable and reclaimed water systems, facilities, distribution lines, treatment plants, retention ponds, and other utility assets.

Pasco County describes a possible five-year career path from Utility Worker I/Trainee through Utility Worker II, Utility Worker III, UT Distribution Operator III, UT Distribution Operator II, and UT Distribution Operator I. Advancement depends on meeting certification, licensing, experience, and performance requirements and expectations. Work location and shift may vary. The position involves outdoor work, occasionally under adverse conditions, and strenuous physical labor for extended periods. Employees must also be available to work before, during, or after emergencies and may be temporarily assigned duties, locations, or schedules outside their normal scope to meet County needs.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
• Knowledge of methods for repairing water and reclaimed water distribution systems.
• Knowledge of tools, fittings, and cleaning out lines.
• Ability to drive a truck.
• Ability to operate line-clearing equipment and pumps.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to get along with other employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and visual communication.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and push or pull heavy objects; may use a dolly, cart, or another team member to handle excessively heavy objects.
• Ability to frequently bend, climb, stoop, squat, and walk.
• Ability to work outdoors, occasionally under adverse conditions, and perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods.
• Availability to work before, during, or after an emergency, including temporary assignments outside the normal scope, location, or schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair potable and reclaimed water systems.
• Maintain water and reclaimed water facilities, including custodial services and minor maintenance of plant processing equipment.
• Assist with installing, repairing, and replacing water and reclaimed water distribution lines, and restore sites after work is complete.
• Perform field maintenance, including installing, evaluating, and repairing cross-connection controls, master meter assemblies, and backflow prevention devices.
• Tap water and reclaimed water lines; flush and repair fire hydrants; cut pipes; and operate pumps.
• Assist with maintaining retention ponds, treatment plants, and other utility assets.
• Assist with setting up de-watering at construction and maintenance sites and setting up and dismantling shoring or trench boxes.
• Provide information and respond appropriately to public information requests.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Work before, during, or after emergencies and, when required, perform duties outside the normal position scope, location, or work schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED