State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Distribution System Operator Level 3 license FWPCOA Wastewater "C"/3 Certification FWPCOA Stormwater Class "C"/3 Certification Operator II: ...
State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Distribution System Operator Level 3 license FWPCOA Wastewater "C"/3 Certification FWPCOA Stormwater Class "C"/3 Certification Operator II: ...
Utilities System Operator Trainee, I, II, III #2026-042
Pompano Beach, FL · On-site
$44K - $75K/yr
FWPCOA Wastewater "C"/3 Certification * FWPCOA Stormwater Class "C"/3 Certification Operator II: * Florida Class "B" CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements required at time of application * Must ...
Utilities System Operator Trainee, I, II, III #2026-042
Pompano Beach, FL · On-site
$44K - $75K/yr
FWPCOA Wastewater "C"/3 Certification * FWPCOA Stormwater Class "C"/3 Certification Operator II: * Florida Class "B" CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements required at time of application * Must ...
Must possess a FWPCOA Class ¿C¿ Certification as a field technician in Collections or Reclaimed Water or FDEP Class 3 License, Distribution System Operator (depending on area of assignment)
Must possess a FWPCOA Class ¿C¿ Certification as a field technician in Collections or Reclaimed Water or FDEP Class 3 License, Distribution System Operator (depending on area of assignment)
Utilities Foreman - Field
$27.69 - $38.77/hr
Must possess a valid FDEP Level 3 Water Distribution System Operator License and/or FWPCOA (C) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification. Must possess a valid Confined Space Certification. Must ...
Utilities Foreman - Field
$27.69 - $38.77/hr
Must possess a valid FDEP Level 3 Water Distribution System Operator License and/or FWPCOA (C) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification. Must possess a valid Confined Space Certification. Must ...
Infiltration And Inflow Technician II
West Palm Beach, FL · On-site
$34K - $47K/yr
Must possess the following at time of application: 1. A valid Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Class B Wastewater Collection Certification/Water Utilities Department ...
Infiltration And Inflow Technician II
West Palm Beach, FL · On-site
$34K - $47K/yr
Must possess the following at time of application: 1. A valid Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Class B Wastewater Collection Certification/Water Utilities Department ...
Utilities Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice or II, III - Water Production
Titusville, FL · On-site
$17.21 - $31.90/hr
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II certification. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid Florida Non-Commercial or commercial ...
Utilities Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice or II, III - Water Production
Titusville, FL · On-site
$17.21 - $31.90/hr
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II certification. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid Florida Non-Commercial or commercial ...
Utility Maintenance Mechanic- III II or Apprentice- Water Reclamation
Titusville, FL · On-site
$17.21 - $31.90/hr
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II certification. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS * Possession of a valid Florida Non-Commercial or commercial ...
Utility Maintenance Mechanic- III II or Apprentice- Water Reclamation
Titusville, FL · On-site
$17.21 - $31.90/hr
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II certification. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS * Possession of a valid Florida Non-Commercial or commercial ...
Utilities Foreman
$27.69 - $38.77/hr
Must possess a valid FDEP Level 3 Water Distribution System Operator License and/or FWPCOA (C) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification. Must possess a valid Confined Space Certification. Must ...
Utilities Foreman
$27.69 - $38.77/hr
Must possess a valid FDEP Level 3 Water Distribution System Operator License and/or FWPCOA (C) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification. Must possess a valid Confined Space Certification. Must ...
Special Equipment Operator - Field (Utilities)
$25.12 - $35.16/hr
FDEP Level (3) Water Distribution System Operator License or FWPCOA (C) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification depending on discipline and FDEP Level (2) Water Distribution System Operator ...
Special Equipment Operator - Field (Utilities)
$25.12 - $35.16/hr
FDEP Level (3) Water Distribution System Operator License or FWPCOA (C) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification depending on discipline and FDEP Level (2) Water Distribution System Operator ...
Utility Maintenance Mechanic- III II or Apprentice- Water Reclamation
Titusville, FL · On-site
$17.21 - $31.90/hr
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II certification. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid Florida Non-Commercial or commercial ...
Utility Maintenance Mechanic- III II or Apprentice- Water Reclamation
Titusville, FL · On-site
$17.21 - $31.90/hr
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II certification. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid Florida Non-Commercial or commercial ...
Must possess a Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement and FWPCOA Wastewater Collections "C" License; suplemented by one or more years of experience in public utilities or other large scale commercial ...
Must possess a Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement and FWPCOA Wastewater Collections "C" License; suplemented by one or more years of experience in public utilities or other large scale commercial ...
Utilities Service Technician - Water Resources & Utilities
$21.47 - $38.43/hr
Must obtain the State of Florida Water Distribution Level III License or FWPCOA Wastewater Collections Level III Certification within 18 months of hire (2,080 hours of work and a passing examination ...
Utilities Service Technician - Water Resources & Utilities
$21.47 - $38.43/hr
Must obtain the State of Florida Water Distribution Level III License or FWPCOA Wastewater Collections Level III Certification within 18 months of hire (2,080 hours of work and a passing examination ...
Special Equipment Operator - Field (Utilities)
New Port Richey, FL · On-site
$25.12 - $35.16/hr
FDEP Level (3) Water Distribution System Operator License or FWPCOA (C) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification depending on discipline and FDEP Level (2) Water Distribution System Operator ...
Special Equipment Operator - Field (Utilities)
New Port Richey, FL · On-site
$25.12 - $35.16/hr
FDEP Level (3) Water Distribution System Operator License or FWPCOA (C) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification depending on discipline and FDEP Level (2) Water Distribution System Operator ...
Must obtain the State of Florida Water Distribution Level III License or FWPCOA Wastewater Collections Level III Certification within 18 months of hire (2,080 hours of work and a passing examination ...
Must obtain the State of Florida Water Distribution Level III License or FWPCOA Wastewater Collections Level III Certification within 18 months of hire (2,080 hours of work and a passing examination ...
Utility Systems Tech I, II, or III - Wastewater
Palm Coast, FL · On-site
$19.23/hr
Must possess a Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement and FWPCOA Wastewater Collections "C" License; suplemented by one or more years of experience in public utilities or other large scale commercial ...
Utility Systems Tech I, II, or III - Wastewater
Palm Coast, FL · On-site
$19.23/hr
Must possess a Class B CDL with Tanker endorsement and FWPCOA Wastewater Collections "C" License; suplemented by one or more years of experience in public utilities or other large scale commercial ...
LIFT STATION MECHANIC TRAINEE
$38K - $63K/yr
Possession of a Level III Wastewater Collections License from FWPCOA within 12 months from date of hire Within twelve (12) months of employment, promotion or transfer: Possession of or ability to ...
LIFT STATION MECHANIC TRAINEE
$38K - $63K/yr
Possession of a Level III Wastewater Collections License from FWPCOA within 12 months from date of hire Within twelve (12) months of employment, promotion or transfer: Possession of or ability to ...
Utilities Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice or II, III - Water Production
Titusville, FL · On-site
$17.21 - $31.90/hr
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II certification. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS * Possession of a valid Florida Non-Commercial or commercial ...
Utilities Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice or II, III - Water Production
Titusville, FL · On-site
$17.21 - $31.90/hr
Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Utilities Maintenance Mechanic II certification. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS * Possession of a valid Florida Non-Commercial or commercial ...
FWPCOA Utilities Maintenance Level III Certification FDEP Water Distribution Level II License UTILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III - $27.14 / HOUR High school diploma or GED 5 years of experience in ...
FWPCOA Utilities Maintenance Level III Certification FDEP Water Distribution Level II License UTILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III - $27.14 / HOUR High school diploma or GED 5 years of experience in ...
LIFT STATION MECHANIC TRAINEE
Cantonment, FL · On-site
$38K - $63K/yr
Possession of a Level III Wastewater Collections License from FWPCOA within 12 months from date of hire Within twelve (12) months of employment, promotion or transfer : Possession of or ability to ...
LIFT STATION MECHANIC TRAINEE
Cantonment, FL · On-site
$38K - $63K/yr
Possession of a Level III Wastewater Collections License from FWPCOA within 12 months from date of hire Within twelve (12) months of employment, promotion or transfer : Possession of or ability to ...
Utilities Foreman - Field
New Port Richey, FL · On-site
$27.69 - $38.77/hr
Must possess a valid FDEP Level 3 Water Distribution System Operator License and/or FWPCOA (C) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification. Must possess a valid Confined Space Certification. Must ...
Utilities Foreman - Field
New Port Richey, FL · On-site
$27.69 - $38.77/hr
Must possess a valid FDEP Level 3 Water Distribution System Operator License and/or FWPCOA (C) Wastewater Collection Technician Certification. Must possess a valid Confined Space Certification. Must ...
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| Industry Usage | Used as a credential for financial advisors focusing on specific client needs | Widely recognized as a standard for comprehensive financial planning |
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$44K - $75K/yr
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Job description
Job Summary Performs a range of manual, skilled, and technical work supporting the maintenance, construction, and repair of utility systems, including water, reuse, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure. This position is structured to accommodate varying levels of experience. Responsibilities may range from routine, task-based support to advanced, skilled work involving equipment operation, coordination of activities, and leadership of work crews.
Work is primarily performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve physically demanding activities. Duties and Responsibilities Trainee/I: Assist with installation of water, reuse, stormwater, and wastewater systems Perform excavation, trenching, digging, and site restoration (e.g., pavement removal, sod replacement) Assist with cleaning and maintenance of culverts, swales, storm drains, canals, and related systems Operate basic tools and equipment under supervision Follow instructions and safety procedures to complete assigned tasks Work outdoors in varying weather conditions Support emergency response operations and provide customer service Operator II: Performs all duties of Trainee/I plus: Perform skilled utility maintenance, repair, and installation work with moderate independence Operate vehicles and construction/maintenance equipment, including trucks Complete work assignments with limited supervision Maintain records and prepare reports related to work performed Assist in guiding or overseeing less experienced employees Promote and reinforce a safe work environment Operator III: Performs all duties of an Operator II, plus: Lead and coordinate work crews in utility maintenance and construction activities Plan and organize daily work, including materials, supplies, and equipment needs Review, compile, and submit reports, records, and as-built documentation Provide training, mentorship, and field-level decision-making support Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean/6 Sigma) Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements and drive accountability Qualifications Education: For all levels: High school diploma or equivalent required Relevant coursework or training preferred Experience: Trainee/I: Minimum one (1) year of manual labor experience. Some experience operating basic automotive or maintenance equipment is preferred Operator I: Minimum one (1) year of experience in various fields of utility maintenance or construction labor work experience
Some experience operating basic automotive or maintenance equipment is preferred Operator II: Minimum three (3) years of experience in utility maintenance, construction, or related field Experience operating construction or maintenance equipment Operator III: Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in utility operations, maintenance, and construction Demonstrated experience leading crews and making field decisions Licenses / Certifications Trainee: Valid Florida driver's license required Must obtain Florida Class "B" CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements within one (1) year of hire Must obtain applicable industry certification (Water, Wastewater, or Stormwater) within 12 months, depending on assignment Must complete required safety and technical training (e.g., confined space, hazardous materials) Operator I: Florida Class "B" CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements required at time of application Must possess one of the following at the time of application. (based on division): State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Distribution System Operator Level 3 license FWPCOA Wastewater "C"/3 Certification FWPCOA Stormwater Class "C"/3 Certification Operator II: Florida Class "B" CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements required at time of application Must possess one of the following at the time of application. (based on division): State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Distribution System Operator Level 2 license FWPCOA Wastewater "B"/2 Certification FWPCOA Stormwater Class "B"/2 Certification Operator III: Florida Class "B" CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements required at time of application Must possess one of the following at the time of application
(based on division): State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Distribution System Operator Level 1 license FWPCOA Wastewater "A"/1 Certification FWPCOA Stormwater Class "A"/1 Certification Additional Information UTILITIES SYSTEM OPERATOR TRAINEE Annual: $44,184.19 - $62,170.99 UTILITIES SYSTEM OPERATOR I Annual: $46,392.32 - $65,279.34 UTILITIES SYSTEM OPERATOR II Annual: $48,711.10 - $68,544.53 UTILITIES SYSTEM OPERATOR III Annual: $53,705.60 - $75,567.86 Work Days/Hours : Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Job Status: ( X ) Full-time ( ) Part-time/temporary Department/Number: Utilities/Various Field Departments Pay Plan/Grade: 42/17,18,19,21 Position is open until filled The City of Pompano Beach welcomes everyone who would like to become a member of our team and who wants to "Do Good"
The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, or other circumstances and characteristics protected by state or federal law. The City promotes diversity of culture, background, thought, and ideas. The City strives to make inclusion a part of everything we do and strives for a work environment that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.
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Pompano Beach, FL, US