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Salary : $41,374.40 - $61,244.53 Annually
Location : Miramar, FL
Job Type: Technician
Department: Utilities
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Summary
*** INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS A GRADE 9.***
This trainee position within the Utilities Department Meter Technician job series assists with the daily repair, installation and inventory of meters. Assists with the repair and installation of Backflow devices, as needed. Position reports to the Water Meter Supervisor.
Essential Functions

• Assists with the repair and installation of water meters.
• May assists with the installation, repair and monitoring of backflow devices
• Assists in maintaining adequate materials and supplies are available to perform the required daily meter repairs and installations; maintains adequate inventory level. May assist in coordinating purchases with vendors/ suppliers according to City policies and procedures.
• Assists in the development and implementation of programs and procedures to expand or improve the effectiveness of the water meter system; assists in planning and implementing projects that recover or alleviate water losses.
• Assists in the enforcement of safety rules and regulations.
• Performs all duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, codes, and standards of quality and safety.
• Operates a vehicle, generator, pumps, diagnostic tools, two-way radio, hand-held SSI, hand and power tools, computer, printer, telephone, etc.
• Interacts and communicate with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, subordinates, other department employees, other City employees, customers, vendors, and the general public.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 6 months of experience in construction, maintenance, or similar field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must obtain a Florida Level 3 Water Distribution license with 18 months.
• Must obtain a backflow certification with 18 months.
• Must possess a competent person certification in trench safety or obtain within 2 years of hire.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Position Requirements/Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment.
• Ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner.
• Ability to demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged with the public.
• Ability to operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the general public and colleagues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires moderate physical effort including lifting up to 50 pounds. May require frequent crouching, kneeling, bending, and stooping. Frequent periods of standing or walking may be required.
CITY OF MIRAMAR
This is a union/represented position; the below summary of benefits provided by the City is applicable to all full-time positions covered under the G.A.M.E. Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
PAID TIME OFF

• City-Observed Holidays:Twelve (12) paid full-day holidays and two (2) paid half-day holidays (Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve) per year
• Personal Floating Holidays:Five (5) paid full-day floating holidays to use in addition to the existing observed holidays
• Sick Time: Employees earn sick time at the rate of one (1) day per month.
• Vacation Time: Employees earn vacation time from the date of hire and accrue hours bi-weekly based on the following service schedule:

Years of Service Vacation Hours per Year Less than 4 years 80 hours 4 - 9.99 years 120 hours 10 - 19.99 years 160 hours 20 - 29.99 years 200 hours
Note: Accrued time (vacation and sick) begins from the first month of employment but cannot be accessed until after the third month of employment.
INSURANCE

• Medical: The City offers three (3) medical insurance options through Aetna: HMO, POS & HDHP w/HSA. Eligibility date is based on the following schedule:

Hire Date Eligibility Date 1st - 15th of month
(Ex: October 8th) 1st day of month
(Ex: November 1st) 16th - end of month
(Ex: October 18th) 1st day of next subsequent month
(Ex: December 1st)
Employees electing to waive medical coverage are eligible to receive a conditional opt-out incentive with proof of eligible coverage and completion of the applicable waiver forms.
Medical Bi-weekly Payroll Deductions (2022 Plan Year):
Employee Only Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family HNO
(Health Network Plan)
$0.00
$145.44
$159.34
$253.02 HDHP w/HSA
(High Deductible Health Plan w/Health Spending Account)
$0.00
$122.17
$133.84
$212.53 POS
(Managed Choice)
$0.00
$212.93
$254.86
$404.70
Note: Completion of an annual preventative care physical is required to avoid an $15.00 per paycheck increase in the rates outlined above.
Health & Wellness - The City sponsors its own Employee Health & Wellness Center with dedicated staff and sponsors a wide variety of wellness initiatives and programs powered by Vitality.

• Dental Coverage: The City offers two (2) dental options thorugh Delta Dental: HMO & PPO

Dental Bi-weekly Payroll Deductions (2022 Plan Year):
Employee Only Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family HMO Plan $0.00 $2.11 $2.41 $5.42 PPO Plan $0.00 $8.81 $7.20 $19.04

• Vision Coverage:The City offers two (2) tiered options through Human Vision: Tier 1 & Tier 2

Vision Bi-weekly Payroll Deductions (2022 Plan Year):
Employee Only Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family Tier 1 $2.22 $4.23 $4.45 $6.46 Tier 2 $5.76 $10.97 $11.54 $16.74

• Additional City-Paid Benefits:
  • Life Insurance (1.5x salary to a max of $150,000)
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Additional Voluntary Benefits:
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - FSAs provide employees the ability to make pre-tax payroll deposits to be used for qualified expenses. The City offers two types of FSAs: Medical & Dependent Care.
  • Supplemental Benefits available through The Standard: Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Short Term Disability & Critical Illness.

RETIREMENT PLANS

• Defined Benefit (Pension) Plan: A pension plan provides a guaranteed benefit at retirement if certain criteria are met. The amount of your future benefit is determined by a formula, based on earnings, length of service and Plan multiplier. Participation in the Pension Plan is mandatory for all full-time employees.

The Summary Plan Description (SPD) provides more detailed information regarding the eligibility and benefits under the Plan; however, the below chart provides a highlight of the Plan.
Employee Contribution Rate 9.5% of pensionable earnings Vesting Period 7 Years of full-time service Normal Retirement Eligibility The earlier of:

• 20 years of full-time service; or,
• Age 65 with 7 years of service

Early Retirement Eligibility Age 55 with 7 years of service
(Benefit reduction for early retirement applicable) Benefit Multiplier 3.25% of average final compensation (AFC) for each year of creditable service
(Example: 20 years of creditable service = 65% benefit) Average Final Compensation
(AFC) Average of pensionable earnings for the highest 3 years preceding retirement Forms of Payment Life Annuity is the normal form of payment, which provides a monthly benefit for life
(Other optional forms of payment available, if elected)

• Deferred Compensation (457b) Plan: A 457(b) plan is a tax advantaged deferral plan available for state and local government employees. Participating employees are able to defer compensation through regular payroll deductions and deposited into accounts (MissionSquare or Nationwide) that grow on a tax-free basis until withdrawn. Participation in the 457(b) Plan is optional; employees can enroll at any time.

SALARY INFORMATION

• Salary Step Plan: All G.A.M.E. positions follow a progressive Salary Step Plan. Newly hired employees start at Step 1 for their job classification then every year, on the employee's anniversary date, the employee advances to the next Step in the Salary Step Plan, which provides an automatic increase in pay. (Step Schedule outlined in final section of G.A.M.E. CBA)

• Longevity Incentive: Employees are eligible to receive longevity incentive pay based on the following schedule:

After 15 Years of Service 1% to base pay After 20 Years of Service 2% to base pay After 23 Years of Service 3% to base pay

• Overtime Eligible - All G.A.M.E. positions are non-exempt and eligible for overtime.

ADDITIONAL
Also available to all City employees:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted rates for the City's Early Childhood Centers
• Apple Watch Program through Vitality
• Preference for internal civil-service promotional opportunities

01
Do you possess a valid State of Florida driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you currently a City of Miramar employee?

• Yes
• No

03
Are you a City of Miramar resident?

• Yes
• No

04
Please indicate your highest level of completed education. (Documentation of diploma and/or degree must be attached to your application.)

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or above
• None of the above

05
Please indicate your total verifiable experience in construction, maintenance, or a related field. How many full years of experience do you have? (Be sure this experience is documented on your official application).

• NONE
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7 or more years

06
Do you possess the ability as trainee to assist in operating the City's water meter system in accordance with all local, state and federal regulatory criteria and all safety policies and procedures?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you have a Florida Level 3 Water Distribution license?

• Yes
• No

08
If your answer to the above question was "No," do you have the ability to obtain a Florida Level 3 Water Distribution license within 18 months?

• Yes
• No

09
Do you have a competent person certification in trench safety?

• Yes
• No

10
If your answer to the above question was "No," do you have the ability to obtain a competent person certification in trench safety or obtain within 2 years of hire?

• Yes
• No

11
Do you have a backflow certification?

• Yes
• No

12
If your answer to the above question was "No," do you have the ability to obtain a obtain a backflow certification with 18 months?

• Yes
• No

13
Communication skills are essential to this position. Do you possess an effective command of the English language both written and verbal?

• Yes
• No

14
Are you bilingual?

• Yes
• No

15
If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate what additional language(s) you speak. Please type N/A if this does not apply.
16
Are you able to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more?

• Yes
• No

17
Do you have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

18
Please consent to the following statement: I understand and agree that I am required to maintain all minimum certifications listed in the job description as a condition of employment.

• Yes
• No

19
Please consent to the following statement: I have reviewed and attached all supporting documents (license, certification, etc.) required for this position.

• Yes
• No

Required Question