Water & Sewer Operations Worker/Trainee

Do you enjoy working with utility lines and pipes? Pinellas County has the ideal career opportunity!!

This is semi-skilled manual labor in the construction, maintenance, and repair of Utilities Water Distribution, Sewer Collection, and Reclaimed Distribution systems. Utilities Operations workers install, repair, and maintain utility lines and pipes, including laying to the proper grade, joining pipes, and working in varying depths of excavation.

This Trainee Under-Fill A (Water & Sewer Operations Worker/Trainee) position is located at:

South Maintenance

6730 142nd Ave N

Largo, FL 33771

or

North Maintenance

3900 Dunn Drive

Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Schedule: Various Shifts:

• Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Monday – Thursday; 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 pm
  
  

What Will You Do? (For both positions)

• Assist crew members in installing, repairing and maintaining of utility lines including laying to proper grade, joining pipe, repair fire hydrants and working in various depths of excavation.
• Performs utilities line spotting, locating and referencing.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains utility lines and pipes including laying to proper grade, joining pipe and working in varying depths of excavation.
• Assists in constructing, repairing, and maintaining manholes.
• Assists in setting up well-point systems for de-watering construction and maintenance sites; erects and dismantles wood and sheet steel shoring.
• Assists in performing electrical control system maintenance.
• Sets up and operates pumps, air compressors, generators and related equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Performs routine opening, closing and repairs to system valves and hydrants.
• Operates pumps and air compressors.
• Restores work sites by laying sod, back filling holes; occasionally performs incidental maintenance and landscaping duties.
• Performs related work as assigned or required.
  
  

What Do You Need?

Water & Sewer Operations Worker Trainee (Starting rate of pay: $18.00/hr.)

• Completion of the ninth school grade.
  
  

Highly Desirable

• High School diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED).
• At least 3 months of utility construction experience.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver's Permit within 9 months of employment or employment may be terminated.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
  
  

What Do You Need?

Water & Sewer Operations Worker (Starting rate of pay: $18.72/hr.)

• Completion of the ninth school grade and at least 1 year of public utility in-ground line, pipe, or meter experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
  
  

Highly Desirable

• High School diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED).
• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License upon hire with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License within 9 months of employment or employment may be terminated. Eligibility is based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (For Both Positions)

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and possession of sufficient physical strength and agility to perform such labor, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials utilized in the repair of public utilities collection and transmission systems.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards in work and take precautionary methods to protect self and others.
• Ability to operate, upkeep and perform minor repair work on pumps, air compressors, generators and related machinery.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods and possession of sufficient physical strength and agility to perform such labor, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
  
  

Why Choose Pinellas County?

Benefits

When you join Pinellas County, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here's why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
• Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
• Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.
• To learn more, see What We Offer
  
  

Want To Learn More?

Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

Trainee Under-Fill A

Utilities Operations Worker