Distribution Technician

Position: Distribution Technician I - No Experience Required
Salary : $44,865.60 - $56,929.60 Annually
Location : 3335 Hancock Rd., Clermont, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01277
Department: Public Services
Division: Water Distribution
Opening Date: 02/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

General Description

This position involves skilled work maintaining and repairing equipment related to water distribution infrastructure and reuse systems. May perform any combination of the functions below. Performs work under general supervision.

This position is non-exempt. Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions will apply.

***** "Four Tens" Flexible Work Schedule Available! (work four ten-hour days per week, three-days off) ******

Per Florida Statute 295.065, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
Primary Duties

• METERS:
  Maintains and calibrates meter testing equipment. Reads meters. Calculates water usage for new constructions sites. Maintains, tests, and troubleshoots meters. Installs and changes out water meters, reuse meters, and cross connection devices. Maintains meter inventory; packs and ships warranty related items. Maintains meter records and updates supervisor on testing progress
• HYDRANTS:
  Performs routine maintenance on fire hydrants per American Water Works Association (AWWA) and City standards. Checks appearance of hydrants; power washes and scrapes off old paint; applies multiple coats of paint; and adjusts height of hydrant appropriately to ground surface. Flushes hydrants; exercises valves; performs pressure and flow tests of fire hydrants; opens up and checks for leaks; checks threads and lubricates;
  
  checks condition of gaskets, chains, and bolts; and oils as needed; makes sure hydrants are properly marked.
• LOCATING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES:
  Drives to work sites. Locates and marks underground utilities including water, and cable at assigned sites. Reads maps, interpreting blueprints, using a metal detector, and/or digging. Discusses results with contractors, homeowners, and/or landscapers. Maintains, fuels, and cleans work truck.
• WORK ORDERS:
  Disconnects and reconnects utilities. Troubleshoots for leaks; identifies repair needed.
• WATER and REUSE MAINS:
  Locates water and reuse mains. Cuts up cement where necessary. Installs water service, mains and reuse lines. Repairs breaks.
• EQUIPMENT:
  Operates various heavy and light equipment including backhoes, crane truck, dump trucks, etc. Runs large and small generators ubleshoots and repairs heavy industrial water distribution equipment.
• Surveys irrigation water customers to assure they are following guidelines.
• Periodically does work orders for utility billing.
• Performs heavy manual labor such as: digging, lifting, placing pipes, laying lines, and filling holes.
• May train co-workers.
• Completes work order paperwork and/or updates system status.
• Maintains telephone service/communications and will be placed on emergency call outs. Will be required to work rotating shift and extended hours in emergency situations.
• This position requires applicant to be placed on a rotating on call roster.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

In some cases, an equivalent combination of higher education and experience may be considered, provided that the education and experience is in a relevant and related field.
Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• No experience required; prefer some experience in water field and/or experience in performing heavy manual labor.
• Obtain Class "3" distribution certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Prefer certified in confined space entry.
• Prefer certified in Trenching and Excavation.
• Obtain a commercial learners permit for Class "B" Commercial Florida Driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements within 90 days from date of hire.
• Obtain Class "B" Commercial Florida Driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements within 180 days from…