Utility Technician I

Salary : $19.80 Hourly

Location : Citrus County, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 202502178

Department : Water Resources

Division : Utility Operations & Maintenance

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

General Description

Citrus County is seeking a motivated Utility Technician I to join our dynamic team. Citrus County is not just a place to work-it's a vibrant, welcoming community committed to enhancing the quality of life for all its residents. Our Division of Utility Operations and Maintenance plays a pivotal role in this mission by providing safe, dependable, and aesthetically pleasing potable water and environmentally sensitive wastewater effluent. We are open and responsive to customer needs, enhancing the value and quality of our services.

The Utility Technician I performs skilled technical work with assignments encompassing the operation, maintenance and construction of Citrus County Utilities water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The schedule for this full-time position may be Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, 6 : 30 AM to 5 : 00 PM.

Essential Functions

• Drives and / or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Operates and maintains sewage pump truck, installation, maintenance and repairs of water and sewer services including meters, back flow devices, valves, piping, and other associated utility appurtenances.
• Assists in the operation and maintenance of wastewater pump stations.
• Assists in preventive maintenance programs including facility and grounds maintenance.
• Assumes regularly scheduled on-call responsibilities as well as maintaining 24 / 7 contact (i.e., county issued cell phone / pager) to assist in emergency water and sewer repairs when possible.
• Performs work duties on weekends and holidays as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

IS-100.c : Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Emergency Response / Recovery Activities

Supplemental Information

Employee Benefits at a Glance Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Employee Health & Wellness Center, Florida Retirement System (FRS), Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000, Long Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 11 Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave Please visit the Benefits tab of this posting for additional information and a link to the Employee Benefits Highlights booklet.

Basis of Rating : Some positions may require a written and / or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals' qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and / or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. PLEASE NOTE : Veterans' Preference is not applied for positions that are classified as managerial / supervisory unless excluded. For details, please refer to Section 110.205(2), F.S.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the "Public Records Law," applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the "Public Records Law" / "The Sunshine Law" / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Medical Insurance - (Carrier : Florida Blue) : Employee Premium is $50.00 monthly. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).

Employee Health & Wellness Center : Employee Premium is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance. Dependent coverage is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance.

Dental Insurance : Employee Premium is $0.00. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).

Vision Insurance : Employee and Dependent coverage is available with low monthly premiums.

Florida Retirement System : Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period. Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan. Detailed employer contributions can be found in the link below. Visit for more details.

Other Benefits :

Please note that the benefits may not apply to all constitutional offices; please refer to policies for specific information. The County's Personnel Policies, applicable Union Contracts and / or Certificate of Coverage provides detailed descriptions of all available employee benefit programs and stipulations.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package,

Briefly explain your education or work history knowledge that shows a general mechanical and / or electrical aptitude. Please understand the "Work Experience" section of your application must contain any employer mentioned in this answer. Enter N / A if no mechanical / electrical aptitude.

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