Utilities Technician / Utilities / Collection & Distribution

Salary : $41,828.80 - $65,457.60 AnnuallyLocation : CITY OF CAPE CORAL, FLJob Type : Full-Time RegularJob Number : 8643Department : Utilities DepartmentDivision : Collection and DistributionOpening Date : 02 / 18 / 2025Closing Date : 3 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 AM EasternFLSA : Non-ExemptBargaining Unit : BC GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOBIMPORTANT : Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete ALL employment, education, licenses / certifications, and skills fields within the online application. The application is the primary record for determining your employment eligibility. You may attach a resume and cover letter to provide information in a different format, but your resume should never include information not already in the application fields. Do not use SEE RESUME in any of the application fields.

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About UsThe City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.Perks and BenefitsFree city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or familyCity Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)11 paid holidaysPension plan City-paid life and long-term disability insuranceOptional Vision and Dental PlansTuition reimbursementGym membership reimbursementAnd much more!QualificationsHigh school diploma / GED.One (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of utility infrastructure associated with water production, water reclamation, or utilities collection and distribution systems (depending on the area of assignment).Licenses or CertificationsMust possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida CDL B driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.When assigned to Collection and Distribution : Must possess a valid Backflow Testing / Repair or Cross Connection Control certification within ninety (90) days of hire or promotion. Key Responsibilities : Performs semi-skilled work in the operation of simple to moderately complex equipment for the City. Position generally performs essential functions as part of a crew comprised of other Technicians, Laborers, and the like, but performs certain independent tasks at the discretion of supervisor.Operates simple to moderately complex equipment, i.e., trucks, forklifts, back hoes, jack hammers.Prepares assigned equipment for daily work orders by daily inspecting prior to and after use, and performing regular maintenance and minor repair as directed.Performs maintenance and repair on municipal property, i.e., installation and repair of water or irrigation lines.Performs other related duties as required.Please review the full job description by clicking on the link below. To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button located in the top right corner of the job description window.An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace Full-time regular City employee benefits : Health Insurance () City paid employee coverage. Optional HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added at group rates. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services Basic Life Insurance () City paid. The benefit is equal to twice the annual base pay. Double benefit for accidental death. Optional Vision Insurance () Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Optional Dental Insurance () Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Supplemental Insurance Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction. Pension Plan (General and Fire) administered by General Plan - Normal Retirement Eligibility : Hired before 10 / 1 / 2013, age 60 or 25 years of service; Hired on / after 10 / 1 / 2013, age 62 with 10 years of service or just 27 years of service. Fire Plan - Normal Retirement Eligibility : Hired before 6 / 16 / 2014, age 50 or 25 years of service; Hired on / after 6 / 16 / 2014, age 52 with 10 years of service or just 25 years of service. Benefit Rate Multiplier : General Plan - Less than 20 years of credited service = 2.5%; 20 or more years of credited service = 2.6% for 1st 20 years and 2.75% each year over 20 Fire Plan - 3.25% Police Pension Plan administered by The Resource Centers Benefits available at retirement are determined by a formula that considers your salary and years of service. Normal retirement eligibility for Police Employees at age 52 or 27 years of service. Benefit rate multiplier for Police : 3.25% 401(a) () Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a). Roth IRA () Offered through payroll deduction. Long Term Disability () City paid long-term disability insurance. Leave Time (Sick, Vacation) Block of hours which incorporates sick and vacation. Accrues at 16.67 hours per month for an annual total of 5 weeks (200 hours). Accrual increases to 20.00 hours per month after 6 years of service and continues at a yearly increase after 10 years of service. Paid Holidays City recognizes 11 holidays which include : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Leave Sharing May elect to donate or request leave time. Used for emergency circumstances when all leave has been exhausted. Deferred Compensation Programs Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses. Payroll Direct Deposit Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees. Leave Buy Back Option to receive cash for excess accrued leave beyond use or lose amount. Employee Assistance Program () City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality. Pre-Paid College Post tax deduction forwarded to the State of Florida on the employees behalf. 01 Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of utilities infrastructure associated with water production, water reclamation, or utilities collection and distribution systems? Yes No 02 Are you willing to accept this position with a starting pay of $20.11 and hour? Yes No 03 Do you have a high school diploma / GED? Yes No 04 Do you have or the ability to obtain a Backflow Testing / Repair or Cross Connection Control certification within ninety (90) days of promotion? Yes No 05 Do you have a valid state driver's license AND / OR have the ability to obtain a valid Florida CDL B driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion. Yes No 06 Do you speak and read fluent English?
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Salary : $41,829 - $65,458