Utilities Network Crewmember

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!

At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service
, and Trust
, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.

As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to its employees:

• Health Insurance Benefits
  :
  No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off
  : 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit
  :
  Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work‑Life Balance
  :
  Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans
  :
  Two pension/retirement options to choose from

Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.

Apply now and join the city that’s building careers and shaping a stronger tomorrow!

Performs intermediate semiskilled work in the installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer lines and appurtenances and/or lift station equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision.

• Works as part of a crew that inspects, installs, repairs and/or replaces, maintains, and constructs water and sewer lines, lift station appurtenances, and related facilities;
• Repairs and replaces fire hydrants;
• Repairs and replaces valves;
• Repairs manholes;
• Locates and raises meters and valves;
• Installs, replaces, and removes water meters;
• Televises sewer lines and documents information;
• Reviews sewer videos for infiltration, blockages, deflections, breaks, and lateral information;
• Repairs and maintains pumps, valves, blowers, filters, screens, emergency motors, generators, and other equipment;
• Pulls pumps and replaces seals and impellers;
• Repairs line leaks; installs meters; replaces box rim lids; removes water meters for nonpayment of bills;
• Changes meters; repairs meter leaks; performs water pressure tests;
• Locates lines and main service lines for contractors and other utility companies; and
• Picks up supplies and materials; stocks truck with parts and supplies.
• Dislodge sewer line blockages;
• Performs landscaping and surface restoration at job site;
• May operate trucks, tapping machines, TV line equipment, and other equipment in connection with above tasks;
• Installs backflow prevention devices on water meters;
• Inform residents and customers of precautionary boil water notices;
• Conducts fire hydrant flushing;
• Paints interior and exterior of lift stations;
• Reads utility plans and atlases;
• May be required to work overtime and/or be on call;
• Documents work activities;
• Reads meters and gauges;
• Perform confined space entry; and
• Performs related tasks as required.

• Assist in developing and conducting backhoe training for team members;
• Assist in new hire orientation;
• Assist in developing and conducting annual and competency training;
• Assist in competency evaluations;
• Assist with periodic vehicle inspection reviews; and
• Assist with periodic inventory counts.
• Must have at least 5 years of related city experience.

• General knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines;
• General knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of water and sewer lines and appurtenances;
• General knowledge of the repair and maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components of lift stations;
• General knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools;
• Some knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment;
• Ability to follow oral and written directions; ability to perform manual and semiskilled labor for extended periods, often under adverse conditions.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Any educational achievement obtained during…