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SalaryPOSITION TITLE: Utilities Service Worker I, II, or III (Wastewater) (2 Positions).
JOB LOCATION:
- City Wastewater Facility
- City of Zephyrhills
SALARY RANGE:
Utilities Service Worker I
- $32,760.00 - $48,864.00 Annual.
- Starting Salary: $32,760.00 / $15.75/hr.
- Pay Grade: Z-151.
Utilities Service Worker II (*)
- $36,117.90 - $50,565.06 Annual.
- Starting Salary: $36,117.90/ $17.36/hr.
- Pay Grade: Z-153.
Utilities Service Worker III (**)
- $39,819.98 - $55,747.98 Annual.
- Starting Salary: $39,819.98 / $19.14/hr.
- Pay Grade: Z-155.
- Non-Exempt / Mandatory Testing.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT STATUS: Applicable.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED. Prior experience in water and/or sewer systems preferred.
- Must possess a State of Florida Class C Wastewater Collections Technician certification, or obtain within eighteen (18) months of employment.
- USW II: Class C or higher certification and one (1) year experience.
- **USW III: Class C or higher certification, FDEP Class 3 Distribution license, and three (3) years’ experience).
- Applicants must have knowledge of Work Zone Safety requirements.
- Qualified applicants will have a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement, or be able to obtain one within six (6) months of employment.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Performs work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection systems.
- Operates heavy equipment including a backhoe, trencher, front loader, and boring machine in order to perform various maintenance tasks.
- Checks lift stations and other related equipment.
- Service Workers complete repairs to wastewater system and possibly water system.
- Performs general maintenance duties.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Position is subject to emergency call-outs and must be able to work overtime including nights, weekends, holidays, and stand-by as required.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- The selected candidate will have a background check completed, undergo drug testing, and complete a physical exam before employment.
- Tasks completed for this position involve regular and, at times, sustained physical exertion.
- Possession of a current valid Florida driver license is also required before employment.
- The compensation package will start at the base salary range and may vary based on proven abilities of the individual selected.
- The City of Zephyrhills has an excellent benefit package, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, and Florida Retirement System (FRS).
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a current job application to:
- HUMAN RESOURCES
- CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS
- 5335 8th STREET
- ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33542
- Applications available at: https://www.ci.zephyrhills.fl.us/194/Employment-Applications
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled.
DATE POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately.
THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
