Service Worker II / Utilities/ Collections & Distribution

Salary : $43,388.80 - $67,912.00 Annually
Location : CITY OF CAPE CORAL, FL
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 09305
Department: Utilities Department
Division: Collections & Distribution
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: BC


GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes
About Us
The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.

Perks and Benefits

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
• 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 11 paid holidays
• Pension plan
• City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Optional Vision and Dental Plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• And much more!

Qualifications
Education and Experience

• High school diploma/GED.
• If assigned to Public Works or Utilities: One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of utilities, stormwater or transportation infrastructure.

Licenses or Certifications

• If assigned to Public Works or Utilities: Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic/Temporary Traffic Control certification within six (6) months of hire or promotion.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventories daily equipment and materials and stocks appropriate supplies in assigned City vehicle(s) per work orders, i.e., traffic control devices, plumbing supplies, and tools.
• Prepares assigned City vehicle(s) daily, i.e., checking oil, fuel, brakes, and lights.
• Ensures the safe and effective operating condition of vehicles and equipment by inspecting work order materials for defects, malfunctioning, or otherwise substandard conditions. Notifies supervisor of concerns.
• Utilizes various manual, gas, and hand-held electrical tools and equipment to perform assigned tasks.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace

Full-time regular City employee benefits:

• Health Insurance ()
  • City paid employee coverage. Optional HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added at group rates. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
  • Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
• Basic Life Insurance ()
  • City paid. The benefit is equal to twice the annual base pay. Double benefit for accidental death.
• Optional Vision Insurance ()
  • Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
• Optional Dental Insurance ()
  • Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
• Supplemental Insurance
  • Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.
• Pension Plan (General and Fire) administered by
  • General Plan - Normal Retirement Eligibility: Hired before 10/1/2013, age 60 or 25 years of service; Hired on/after 10/1/2013, age 62 with 10 years of service or just 27 years of service.
  • Fire Plan - Normal Retirement Eligibility: Hired before 6/16/2014, age 50 or 25 years of service; Hired on/after 6/16/2014, age 52 with 10 years of service or just 25 years of service.
  • Benefit Rate Multiplier:
  • General Plan - Less than 20 years of credited service = 2.5%; 20 or more years of credited service = 2.6% for 1st 20 years and 2.75% each year over 20
  • Fire Plan - 3.25%
• Police Pension Plan administered by The Resource Centers
  • Benefits available at retirement are determined by a formula that considers your salary and years of service. Normal retirement eligibility for Police Employees at age 52 or 27 years of service. Benefit rate multiplier for Police: 3.25%
• 401(a) ()
  • Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).
• Roth IRA ()
  • Offered through payroll deduction.
• Long Term Disability ()
  • City paid long-term disability insurance.
• Leave Time (Sick, Vacation)
  • Block of hours which incorporates sick and vacation. Accrues at 16.67 hours per month for an annual total of 5 weeks (200 hours). Accrual increases to 20.00 hours per month after 6 years of service and continues at a yearly increase after 10 years of service.
• Paid Holidays
  • City recognizes 11 holidays which include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• Leave Sharing
  • May elect to donate or request leave time. Used for emergency circumstances when all leave has been exhausted.
• Deferred Compensation Programs
  • Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses.
• Payroll Direct Deposit
  • Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees.
• Leave Buy Back
  • Option to receive cash for excess accrued leave beyond use or lose amount.
• Employee Assistance Program ()
  • City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.
• Pre-Paid College
  • Post tax deduction forwarded to the State of Florida on the employees behalf.

01


Do you have a High School Diploma/GED?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you possess one (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of utilities, stormwater or transportation infrastructure?

• Yes
• No

Required Question