Utility Locator​/Maintenance Technician

Utility Locator / Maintenance Technician

• Posted 04-Sep-2026 (EST)
• Lehigh Acres, FL, USA
• per hour Pay is commensurate with experience.
• Hourly
• Full Time
• U.S. Water offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401k with Company match

U.S. Water Services Corporation is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida with a staff of over 950 employees in twenty states.

GENERAL PURPOSE Under supervision, performs construction, maintenance and/or repair on water and wastewater utility system equipment and company facilities as directed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Motor Vehicle Operator License (Drivers License)
• Locate and mark underground water, sewer, electrical, gas, telecommunications, and other utilities
• Read and interpret utility maps, as-built drawings, and GIS information
• Use electronic locating equipment and other detection tools
• Respond to 811/Call Before You Dig requests
• Accurately mark utility lines using paint, flags, or other approved methods
• Investigate discrepancies between records and actual field conditions
• Communicate with contractors, utility crews, municipalities, and property owners
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed locates
• Follow OSHA, state, and company safety requirements
• Work outdoors in varying weather and terrain

DUTIES

Responsibilities include the following:

• Assist in the investigation of utility systems and troubleshoot and correct electrical, mechanical and piping problems as experience and training allows and as directed by Lead Maintenance Mechanic. Pull, repair, and analyze mechanical equipment (pumps, motors, submersibles, etc.) as necessary to complete required repairs. Assist in the installation of new utility system improvements and other water and wastewater utility related projects.
• Responds to maintenance schedules for equipment and vehicles. Assures the proper maintenance duties are performed. Responds to emergency calls as designated.
• Assists with the proper maintenance of equipment of plant, collection or distribution facilities; may drive a company vehicle and is responsible for appearance, maintenance and organization of vehicle and tool inventory.
• Works with other maintenance employees and assists in coordinating the efficient use of allocated labor and supplies for day-to-day requirements.
• Responsible for keeping maintenance records up-to-date including work orders and related forms.
• May assist in other duties such as reading meters, cleaning and clearing activities, painting, project punch-out, loading and unloading materials.
• Act as trainee if designated, in regard to operation of heavy equipment (backhoe, excavator, tractor, etc.).
• Perform lift station inspections including cleaning, properly setting level controls, cleaning wet well walls, documenting hour meter readings and calculating run times, trim/cut grass and weed as needed, test alarm/communication systems weekly and report abnormalities to the Lead Technician.
• Manhole inspections including completing the report on each manhole and meeting the minimum quantities required.
• Fire hydrant maintenance including flushing, greasing, painting and completing the report on each hydrant and completing the minimum quantities required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess mobility to work in wastewater treatment plants and related facilities; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces, around machines and to climb and descend…