Utilities Service Worker I/II/III (Wastewater)
Brief Description Of Duties
Performs work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection systems.
Operates heavy equipment including a backhoe, trencher, front loader, and boring machine in order to perform various maintenance tasks.
Checks lift stations and other related equipment.
Completes repairs to wastewater system and possibly water system.
Performs general maintenance duties.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Employment Requirements
The selected candidate will have a background check completed, undergo drug testing, and complete a physical exam before employment.
Tasks completed for this position involve regular and, at times, sustained physical exertion.
Possession of a current valid Florida driver license is also required before employment.
Pay
Utilities Service Worker I: $32,760.00 - $48,864.00 Annual.
Starting Salary: $32,760.00 / $15.75/hr.
Pay Grade Z-151.
Utilities Service Worker II: $36,117.90 - $50,565.06 Annual.
Starting Salary: $36,117.90/ $17.36/hr.
Pay Grade Z-153.
Utilities Service Worker III: $39,819.98 - $55,747.98 Annual.
Starting Salary: $39,819.98 / $19.14/hr.
Pay Grade Z-155.
Non-Exempt / Mandatory Testing.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT STATUS
Applicable.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Prior experience in water and/or sewer systems preferred.
Must possess a State of Florida Class C Wastewater Collections Technician certification or obtain within eighteen (18) months of employment.
(*USW II: Class C or higher certification and one (1) year experience; **USW III: Class C or higher certification, FDEP Class 3 Distribution license, and three (3) years’ experience).
Applicants must have knowledge of Work Zone Safety requirements.
Physical Requirements
Qualified applicants will have a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement, or be able to obtain one within six (6) months of employment.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a current job application to:
HUMAN RESOURCES
CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS
5335 8th STREET
ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33542
Applications available at:
https://www.ci.zephyrhills.fl.us/194/Employment-Applications.
CLOSING DATE
Open Until Filled.
DATE POSITION AVAILABLE
June 15, 2026