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Utility Service Planner I

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$32 - $40/hr

Position may require travel within utilities service territory: San Diego and/or Orange County * Other duties as assigned Education/Experience Requirements: * Bachelor's degree is preferred * Project ...

Utilities Manager

Kingman, AZ ยท On-site

$85K - $119K/yr

This role supports daily operations, regulatory compliance, infrastructure stewardship, and continuous improvement of utility services that protect public health, support responsible growth, and ...

Service Technician

Dalton, GA ยท On-site

$17.85 - $27.60/hr

Utility Metering SupervisorEmployment Type: Full-TimeJob SummaryDalton Utilities is seeking a Service Tech to perform maintenance and repair services on water, gas, and electric metering devices and ...

Demonstrated experience overseeing contractors, consultants, technical projects, or utility service providers, with the ability to manage schedules, budgets, deliverables, and multiple priorities.

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How much do utilities service jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for utilities service in the United States is $24.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a utilities service job?

Utilities service jobs involve working with essential infrastructure that provides public services such as electricity, water, gas, and sewage. Professionals in this field are responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing, and sometimes designing systems that deliver these services to homes and businesses. Roles can include lineworkers, water treatment operators, gas technicians, and customer service representatives. These positions are crucial for ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of utilities to communities.

What do utility service workers do?

Utility service workers install, maintain, and repair infrastructure such as water, gas, electricity, and sewage systems. They often operate specialized tools and equipment, follow safety protocols, and may work outdoors in various weather conditions to ensure reliable utility services.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals working in utilities service roles, and how can they be addressed?

Utilities Service professionals often encounter challenges such as responding to emergency outages, managing aging infrastructure, and coordinating with various departments to ensure service continuity. Effective communication and a proactive approach to maintenance can help minimize disruptions. Additionally, adapting to new technologies and regulations is essential, so continuous professional development and teamwork are key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring reliable service delivery.

Is utilities service a good career?

Utilities service jobs involve maintaining and repairing infrastructure for water, electricity, or gas, often requiring technical skills and safety training. These roles typically offer stable employment, competitive wages, and opportunities for advancement, making them a solid career choice for those interested in technical work and public service.

What is the difference between Utilities Service vs Electrician?

AspectUtilities ServiceElectrician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, technical training, certifications in utility operationsHigh school diploma, electrical apprenticeship, state licensing
Work EnvironmentUtility plants, outdoor sites, infrastructure facilitiesResidential, commercial, industrial electrical systems
Employer & Industry UsageUtility companies, public infrastructureElectrical contracting firms, construction companies

Utilities Service professionals focus on maintaining and operating utility infrastructure like water, gas, or electricity systems, often working for utility companies. Electricians primarily install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring and systems in buildings. While both roles require technical skills and certifications, Utilities Service roles are more infrastructure-oriented, whereas Electricians work directly on electrical systems within structures.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in utilities service, and why are they important?

To thrive in Utilities Service, you generally need a solid understanding of utility systems, safety regulations, and often a relevant technical diploma or certification. Familiarity with SCADA systems, GIS software, and industry-standard safety certifications like OSHA are typically required. Strong problem-solving, customer service, and teamwork skills help professionals effectively address service issues and collaborate with colleagues. These abilities are crucial for maintaining reliable utility operations, ensuring public safety, and providing excellent customer support.
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Infographic showing various Utilities Service job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,017 per year, or $24 per hour.

Utilities Service Worker I - Meter Services

City of Hallandale Beach, FL

Hallandale Beach, FL โ€ข On-site

$34K - $58K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Salary : $34,224.84 - $58,182.23 Annually
Location : City of Hallandale Beach, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-072
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/6/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Max Number of Applicants: 100
WORK OBJECTIVE
Seeking to fill one (1) opening in:
Meter Services
Performs a variety of un-skilled or semi-skilled maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water, wastewater, streets, meters, and storm drainage systems. Work is performed under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • (1) year of experience in construction, operation, repair, maintenance, City water, wastewater, streets, meters, and storm drainage systems, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience.
  • Must have National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification (level to be determined by job classification requirements) or obtain within one year of employment.
  • Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of hire, a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) and maintain the ability to drive a city owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines and maintain satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
  • Within one (1) year of hire, must participate in Trench & Confined Safety Training.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions established to perform this job successfully.
Summary of Benefits for City of Hallandale Beach Employees - Full Time General Employees
We believe City employees to be our most valuable asset. To attract and retain the best employees, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes training, educational assistance, performance appraisal and a merit program. The following are included as part of the City's Full Time General Employee's Benefits Package:
  • Health Insurance
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Program
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • FRS Retirement Plan
  • Long Term Disability
  • Discounted Supplemental Insurances
  • Voluntary 401(a) Match Plan
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Roth IRA
  • Tax Deferred 125 Plans
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation Days
  • Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave
  • 4-Day Workweek
  • Educational Reimbursement Program
  • Direct Deposit
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Credit Union
  • Sick Leave Buy-Back
  • Self Care Days
  • Paid Parental Leave

Insurance Benefits
Health Insurance
The City provides employees with health insurance benefits through Aetna Health Care Plan. The City pays 100% of the premium cost for employee and 70% for dependent(s).
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
The City provides General Employees with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement account to help cover the cost of the annual health insurance deductible. The monies are not taxable, are pre-funded by the City and can be used to pay any qualified in-network medical deductible or prescription copays that are incurred under the medical plan. Depending on the health insurance plan election you make, the City contributes either $2,000, $3,000 or $4,000 to your HRA account on a Fiscal Year basis. The HRA funds are not rolled over from year to year and cannot be used for dental or vision.
Dental Insurance
The City provides employees with dental insurance through Aetna Dental, of which two options (Dental DMO and Dental PPO) are offered. The City pays $5.00 per month towards dental coverage premium.
Vision Program
Vision coverage on routine eye exams, eyeglasses and contact lenses is available through Aetna Health Care. The City pays 100% coverage for employee only. See plan information for details regarding the vision care program.
Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
The City provides all full-time employees with $50,000 in term life insurance. There is no cost to employees for this benefit.
Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance
Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance up to $500,000 on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. See information packet for details.
Discounted Supplemental Insurances
Several supplemental insurances are offered through AFLAC at discounted rates for City employees. Plans include: Accident; Cancer; Critical Care Coverage; Hospital Confinement Protection; and Short-Term Disability.
Hospital Indemnity Plan
A voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan is offered through Aetna Health Care Plan that pays you benefits when you are confined to a hospital, whether for planned or unplanned reasons, as well as for other medical services. See information packet for details.
Retirement/Savings Accounts
Florida Retirement System
Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) is mandatory for all eligible General employees. The FRS offers eligible employees an option between a Pension Plan and an Investment Plan. General Employees are classified in the Regular Service Class and as of July 1, 2019, the mandatory employee contribution rate is 3% of salary regardless of which plan is chosen.
Voluntary 401(a) Match Plan
The City offers a voluntary 401(a) City-matching program, in which the City will contribute up to a 3% salary match on a bi-weekly basis into a 401(a) Defined Contribution account. The City will contribute a match of 1%, 2%, or 3% based on the employee selection. Vesting is 100% upon plan enrollment.
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan)
The City makes available a deferred compensation plan (MissionSquare 457 plan), for which the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a pre-tax basis. No employer contributions are made.
Roth IRA Savings Plan (Traditional Roth IRA/457 Roth)
The City makes available a Roth IRA savings plan, through which the employee may voluntarily make after-tax contributions through payroll deductions. No employer contributions are made.
Flexible Spending Account
The City offers two Flexible Spending Accounts through Benefits Outsource Inc., which provide pre-tax savings for employees. One plan covers dependent care and the other provides for medical reimbursement. Employees may set-up a flexible spending account during the annual Open Enrollment period only.
Paid Leave
Vacation
General employees accrue 104 hours (8.66 hours/month) of vacation leave per year. Accrual begins immediately and may be taken after three (3) months of employment.
Holidays
The City observes 11 paid holidays throughout the year.
Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave
Full-time employees accrue 96 hours (8 hours/month) of sick leave per year. An employee may elect to use up to 4 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family.
Paid Parental Leave
Employees may receive up to twelve (12) weeks of paid parental leave following the birth of an employee's child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care
Other Benefits
4-Day Workweek
A 4-day, 10 hours/day, workweek schedule for those employees working in Departments and/or Divisions that have implemented the new schedule arrangement.
Temporary Flexible Work Schedule
Employees who are able to perform their work remotely, may be allowed up to six (6) days per year to work from home.
Long Term Disability
The City provides Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees with no waiting period. The City provides, at no cost to employee, a benefit plan of 50% monthly salary benefit up to $1,000. Employees may purchase additional coverage up to 60% monthly salary benefit at a maximum of $5,000. Additional coverage is cost dependent based on age and salary.
Education Reimbursement Program
The Education Reimbursement Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to an Associate, Bachelor or a Graduate degree, including a Doctor of Philosophy degree or a Juris Doctorate degree that is directly related to the employee's position. Eligibility begins after one year of employment and is dependent on budgeted funds.
Employee Assistance Program
The City offers an Employee Assistance Program to all City employees who may need free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems.
Credit Union
All City employees may participate in the We Florida Financial Credit Union. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities.
Sick Leave Buy-Back
Employees may elect to be paid at straight time rates, up to 1/2 of their unused current annual sick leave and the remainder to be banked. No payment will be made for less than 16 hours. Payment shall be during the last pay period of November.
Self-Care Days
Employees may use up to 4 Sick Days per Fiscal Year as Self Care Days. The Self Care Days' time-off will need to be requested and scheduled in advance, through Kronos, the City's timekeeping system, and must be approved by the respective Department. The Self Care Days' time-off will not impact the employee's ability to participate in the annual Sick Leave Buy Back program and will not count against the maximum hours they may sell back. Employees may not accumulate or carry-over Self Care Days from one Fiscal Year to another.
IMPORTANT - This document "Summary of Benefits" is intended only as a summary of some of the benefits employees may be entitled to as an employee of the City of Hallandale Beach. This is NOT a legal document, does NOT represent any guarantees, and is subject to change at any time. Continued eligibility for part-time benefits is reviewed periodically in accordance with the applicable City Administrative policies and bargaining unit contracts.
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Note: "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have a High school diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have (1) year of experience in construction, operation, repair, maintenance, City water, wastewater, streets, meters, or storm drainage systems?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) and maintain satisfactory driving record?
  • Yes
  • No, but I can obtain within six (6) months of employment

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In order to move on to the next phase of the application screening process, you must attach your resume and proof of education. Have you attached your resume and proof of your education to the application as stated on the job announcement?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question