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Location : Various locations throughout Volusia County, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-00315
Department: Public Works
Division: Water Resources & Utilities
Opening Date: 08/05/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking an experienced Trades Worker/Senior Trades Worker - Working Title: Utilities Service Technician for the Water Resources and Utilities Division. This position will be working throughout Volusia County, and will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing; water & sewer mains, manholes, lift stations, and water meters, used in water/wastewater utility systems. Candidates should have basic computer skills and experience operating a dump truck, backhoe, loader, excavator, or other related utility construction equipment.
Note: May be required to work weekends, holidays, on-call rotations and during storm events or other emergency situations.
*This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.*
Benefits:
Illustrative Duties
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
All Assignments

• Performs accurate record keeping via the Lucity work order system to document all work performed.
• Operates different types of small equipment and power tools such as pumps, generators, saws, drills, etc.
• Maintains county-issued electronics including cell phones and laptops.
• Maintains, cleans, refuels, and organizes vehicles, stocks vehicle with needed parts and equipment.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Collections and Distribution

• Participates with 24-hour emergency on-call response for Utilities Sewer Collection & Distribution.
• Installs and repairs underground piping and structures.
• Performs work in the replacement and installation of water meters, reclaim meters and radio read equipment.
• Responds to low water flow complaints; troubleshoots and repairs water leaks; tests water meters for flow and accuracy.

Maintenance

• Participates in the 24-hour emergency on-call response for Utilities Maintenance & Lift Stations.
• Performs general electrical repair and renovation of various types of switches, receptacles, etc.
• Installs, troubleshoots and repairs pumps, motors, processes equipment and electrical controls.
• Performs scheduled routine preventative maintenance of assigned facilities/equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Utilizes a computer to monitor/diagnose lift station problems and repair of SCADA equipment.

Minimum Requirements
All Utilities Service Technicians must have a high school diploma or GED and possess a valid Florida drivers' license at time of hire. All certifications must be current.
Trades Worker - $19.33 - $34.77
This position performs semi-skilled work requiring the ability to perform tasks with little supervision.
High School diploma or possession of GED and two (2) years of experience electrical, mechanical, plumbing repair, or related industry construction experience.
A comparable amount of education and training may be substituted for the minimum experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license at time of hire.
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 are required to obtain license/certificate).
Senior Trades Worker - $22.11 - $39.97
This position performs skilled journeyman level work requiring the skill to perform tasks with little to no supervision.
High School diploma or possession of GED and four (4) years of experience electrical, mechanical, plumbing repair, or related industry construction experience.
Must possess the State of Florida Water Distribution Level II License or FWPCOA Wastewater Collections Level II Certification, or Water Distribution level III and Sewer Collections Level III.
A comparable amount of education and training may be substituted for the minimum experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license at time of hire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and tools of one or more of the building trades.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters.
• Ability to perform shop math.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: Medium work to heavy work. Ability to see (depth perception, peripheral vision, color, acuity) necessary to operate motorized equipment, hear, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach overhead, climb, grasp, lift, carry, pull, push up to 25 pounds.
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend work orders, safety instructions, maps, blueprints, mechanical drawings, instructions, procedures, memos. Ability to perform shop math. Ability to write simple sentences relaying information, data and details to others.
Environmental Demands: Inside and outside work. May require exposure to inclement weather (heat, humidity, cold, rain), hazardous conditions, chemicals, dust, confined spaces and poor ventilation.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
HEALTH INSURANCE

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account

RETIREMENT

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Deferred Compensation (475 Plan)

SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE

• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance

PAID TIME OFF

• Personal Leave
• Holidays
• Bereavement
• Military

HOLIDAYS
The County of Volusia observes the following holidays annually:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving (and day after)
• Christmas

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Wellness/Fitness Center
• Computer Purchase Program
• Direct Deposit Payroll

Temporary and intermittent employees are not paid for holidays and are not eligible for benefits.
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NOTE: Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the work experience sections on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.

• I have read and understand the above statement

02
Please indicate your highest level of education completed:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or higher

03
Do you possess a current Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04
If you answered "No" to the previous question, will you be able to obtain a Florida driver's license at the time of hire if selected for the position?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

05
Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in one of the following: electrical, mechanical, plumbing repair, or related industry construction experience?

• Yes
• No

06
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
07
Do you have a comparable amount of education, training, or experience that may be substituted for the minimum requirements?

• Yes
• No

08
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No", please indicate N/A.
09
Do you have any experience in installing, maintaining and repairing the following used in water/wastewater utility systems? Check all that apply.

• Water and sewer mains
• Manholes
• Pipe laying
• Water Meters
• No experience

10
If you selected an answer to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No experience", please indicate N/A.
11
Do you have any experience in operating, maintaining and repairing the following used in water/wastewater utility systems? Check all that apply.

• Dump truck
• Backhoe
• Loader
• Excavator
• Other related utility construction
• No experience

12
If you selected an answer to the previous question, please indicate the following:
(1) the number of years,
(2) position title
(3) brief description of your experience and
(4) the name of the agency/organization(s).
If you answered "No experience", please indicate N/A.
13
Do you possess a current Florida Water Distribution License?

• Yes
• No

14
If "Yes" to Question 13, what Water Distribution Class License do you possess?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• No applicable

15
Do you possess a current Sewer Collection Certification?

• Yes
• No

16
If "Yes" to Question 15, what level Sewer Collection Certification do you possess?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• Not applicable

17
Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia?

• Yes
• No

18
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate when, position title and department/division. If "No", please indicate N/A.
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Where did you hear about this position?

• County of Volusia website
• Indeed, Monster, Glassdoor, etc..
• Orlandojobs.com
• Social Media sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Linked In)
• Other

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If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please indicate which specific source.
Required Question