Water Distribution and Sewer Collection Operators; Utility Servicers
Listed on 2026-02-19
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Trades / Skilled Labor
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Water Distribution and Sewer Collection Operators (Utility Servicers) $2,000 Signing Bonus* Note:
Come join us at a Job Fair being hosted by the Water Department on February 11, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Florida Citrus Building in the Florida Room, 500 Third Street NW, 2nd Floor, Winter Haven FL. If you cannot join us at that time, please apply online at .
As a Water Utility Servicer Trainee, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for maintaining and repairing water systems to ensure uninterrupted service to customers. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience and develop the necessary skills to advance in the water industry, while becoming a licensed water distribution operator.
As a Water Utility Servicer I, II, or III, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and operation of water systems. You will work under the supervision of a team leader or supervisor and collaborate with other water personnel to ensure the efficient and reliable delivery of water services.
- Job Title: Water Distribution and Sewer Collection Operators (Utility Servicers) $2,000 Signing Bonus*
- Category: Full‑Time
- Final date to receive applications: February 25, 2026
- Annual Step for Performance Pay Adjustments
- 12 Paid Holidays Per Year
- 12 Vacation Days Minimum, Earned Per Year
- 12 Sick Days Earned Per Year
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits
- 401(a) Retirement Plan and Social Security Coverage
- Education/Tuition Assistance Program; and Training and Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program - to Include Mental Health Assistance/Services
* Minimum Starting Rate of Pay, Pending Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Certifications and License Held,
** Rates May Change Effective October 1, 2025
Trainee - $16.80
Utility Servicer II - $18.35
Utility Servicer I - $17.57
Utility Servicer III - $19.22
- Utility Servicer II may direct the work of a crew in the absence of a supervisor.
- Utility Servicer III serves in a senior position on a small crew and in the absence of a crew leader, may direct the work of a crew.
Every position excavates and backfills shallow holes to remove and replace residential and commercial water meters, meter boxes, and their covers. Utilizes hand tools to remove, install, and modify utility connections, valves, and meters. Uses power tools to tap water mains, thread pipe, and cut concrete and metal. Installs piping from water main to residential and commercial meters; reads and interprets maps, plans, and drawings to determine location of water main and sanitary sewer mains and lift stations.
Locates water main, excavates trenches, bores service beneath roadway, taps into water main, lays pipe in correct line and grade position, and connects pipe sections and seals joints, backfills trenches. Opens and enters lift stations, inspects and cleans lift stations; makes adjustments and performs maintenance in and around lift stations as necessary. Responds to trouble calls, emergency calls, and service requests received.
Responds to public concerns with water and sanitary sewer lines (i.e. clogged or leaking pipes) and lift stations. Communicates with customers to advise of service outages, the effects of work performed, and any other information pertinent to the situation. Prepares and maintains a written record of work completed; records time, material, and labor by job site and customer account. Operates light trucks to travel to various locations throughout the city to perform assigned duties.
Must be available outside regular work hours to respond to emergency situations involving the construction, maintenance, and repair of water and sanitary…
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