Water/Wastewater Utility Technician

Woodard & Curran • Groveland, FL

3d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Groveland is one of the most rapidly growing cities in Florida, known as ‘The City of Natural Charm and Unlimited Possibilities. As a Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection and water distribution systems with remote pump station equipment, valves, piping, lift stations and water meters. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then you will find this position challenging and rewarding. This is an entry level position with the opportunity for upward mobility to advance your career in the utility field. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employee’s growth and development and wants to help you on your career path!
Schedule:
· Monday – Thursday, 7am- 5:30pm or Tuesday – Friday, 7am- 5:30pm. Flexibility and extended shifts to meet the seasonal demands of the water and wastewater system. Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.
· Availability for standby duty and the ability to be “on-call,†working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Response to emergency events and alarm call-outs required as scheduled and when required.
Why a career in water and wastewater treatment?
Making an impact!
Everyone needs clean water- for drinking, cooking, cleaning, bathing….. even to flush the toilet! Providing high quality water to your community allows you to make a significant impact not only on the environment, but in the lives of your neighbors, family, and friends. The ability to turn on your faucet knowing that clean water will always come out is a luxury that we have come to expect.
State of the art technology!
Like all things, the way we treat our water changes with the times. Much of the process involves using up-to-date technology that allows you to learn a variety of digital platforms. This assists us in keeping a treatment facility running efficiently and accurately in order to meet compliance standards that are put in place for producing a safe product.
Career Stability!
The need for clean water will never go away, which makes this one of the most recession-proof careers out there. Woodard & Curran provides the chance to grow and develop a life-long career through hands-on learning, assistance and rewards for achieving treatment licenses, additional continuing education in the industry, and opportunities for advancement… all the way from intern to senior level managers!

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school, including or supplemented by courses in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation maintenance.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, compressors, and plumbing fixtures preferred.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to repair pumping equipment and control switches.
• Experience with wastewater and water transfer systems a plus!
• Water Distribution License issued by the state of Florida or the ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Must possess a valid FL driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• CDL is a plus or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs on a regular basis.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a DOT background check, DOT pre-placement physical and DOT drug screen before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, compressors, and plumbing fixtures
• Experience with wastewater and water transfer systems
• CDL is a plus or the ability to obtain within the first 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Preventative & Corrective Maintenance on lift stations and their assets (generators/auxiliary pumps) including inspections.
• Servicing the Vacuum station (a collection system that relies on vacuum suction to transport sewage from homes within the neighborhood) is different from the typical gravity/force main sewer system.
• Fix & repair leaks to water, reclaim, and force mains as they arise.
• Installs and changes out water and reuse meters.
• Perform meter reads.
• Work with Utility billing and customer service relations.
• City hall generates work orders, whether this is turn on or turn off’s for accounts.
• Flushes hydrants, maintenance, exercises valves, and performs pressure tests of fire hydrants.
• Service backflows (if the license is obtained).
• Work with GIS for locates.
• Operates various heavy and light equipment including backhoes, crane truck, vac trucks, etc.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Benefits

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
• Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
• Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

What This Job Offers

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