Utility Maintenance II

Job Title

Water/Wastewater Maintenance Worker

General Description and Hiring Rate

The hiring pay rate for this position is $19.25/hour. Under the direct supervision of the Water/Wastewater Maintenance Foreman, or designee. Performs un-skilled and semi-skilled manual labor related to the City's water and wastewater systems in the Water/Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department. Assignments include construction, maintenance, and/or truck and equipment operations, in accordance with all applicable City codes and Departmental policies. Requires the ability to be contacted by telephone for call-out after hours. Work is reviewed through observations and obtained results.

Essential Job Functions

Installs, repairs, and maintains flow meters, main and service lines, valves, hydrants and other component parts of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

Operates machinery and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

Patches and repairs streets with soil, rock, asphalt or other materials.

Lays sod, restores landscapes in work areas.

Locates property lines, utility services, and inspects water and wastewater lines, valves, and manholes.

Uses a variety of hand and power tools such as shovels, picks, power saws, drills, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of the tools used in Public Works maintenance and construction, and knowledge of materials, methods, and practices used in Public Works environment.

Knowledge of occupational hazards connected with maintenance and/or Public Works construction work. Ability to learn methods of maintaining buildings, roads and bridges, and various pipe works.

Ability to physically perform light to heavy manual labor in all weather conditions.

Ability to understand, communicate, and follow both oral and written instructions.

Skilled in the safe operation of hand and power tools and light to heavy equipment specific to tasks assigned.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school; or GED; one (1) year experience in public works, utilities maintenance, parks maintenance, or construction to include the operation of trucks and medium construction equipment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Possession of Level three (3) Distribution System Operator's License, issued by the State of Florida, or the ability to obtain within eighteen (18) months from the date of hire. Beginner Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification, or the ability to obtain within one (1) year from the date of hire. Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License, with air brake endorsement; or valid Florida Driver's License, and the ability to obtain within six (6) months from the date of hire, must possess temporary permit on date of hire. No Valid CDL with proper endorsement(s) CDL Permit within six (6) months from date of hire, and valid CDL with proper endorsements within eighteen (18) months from date of hire. Employees without a valid CDL and appropriate endorsements on their date of hire will serve an extended probation until the valid CDL and endorsements are obtained, to include necessary training and classroom time and will not exceed eighteen (18) months from date of hire.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).

Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).

Reaching, bending, lifting, use of fingers, and hands, sitting, standing, walking, and climbing are frequent activities.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Works outside under various weather conditions. Work may be required overnight or as emergencies dictate. (Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Benefits

The City of Safety Harbor offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, which may include health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and deferred compensation plans; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; long-term disability; 12 paid holidays; vacation and sick leave; and tuition reimbursement.

For complete details, please refer to the Benefits Booklet 2025 - 2026