Utilities Field Technician Trainee

• Graduation from high school.  
• One (1) year of experience in various fields of utility maintenance or construction labor work; or closely related field. 

• Experience in water distribution and wastewater collection systems and/or operating automotive or other motorized maintenance and construction equipment preferred.

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. 
• Driver's license must not have been suspended within five (5) years of the date of this application (Not Insurance related).
• Ability to obtain Level "III" Water Distribution license from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Class "C" wastewater collection system from a Florida approved agency within three (3) years of employment.
• Ability to obtain, within one (1) year of employment, a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements.

• Possession of a level "III" water distribution license from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and a Class "C" wastewater collection system from a Florida approved agency.
• Class "B" Commercial Driver's License ( CDL) issued by the State of Florida.
• Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake and tanker endorsements.

• Incentive: $100/pay period
• Additional incentives:
  • $1000 – paid out in December 2024 (prorated based on hire date)
  • $1000 - paid out in June 2025 (prorated based on hire date)
• Health Insurance
  • 100% paid by the Town for single coverage, 50% paid by the Town for dependents.  
• Leave: 
  • Holidays – 13 days per year.
  • Sick Leave – 3.69 hours accrued per pay period
  • Vacation Leave – Accrue 2 weeks per year, accrual rate increases every 5 years (capped at 4 weeks after 10 years of service).
  • Birthday Leave – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation
  • Quality Service – 1 day per year after successfully passing probation and other conditions.
  • Wellness Days – 2 days per year after successfully passing probation. 
• Pension/Retirement: 
  • Town Sponsored Pension – mandatory 3% contributions per pay period.
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Employee is entitled to make voluntary contributions through the payroll to the Town sponsored 457 deferred compensation plan only.
• Uniforms: Provided by the Department.

• The selection process will include successfully meeting the minimum requirements of each of the following: an oral assessment, background investigation and a medical examination which includes a drug screening test and physical examination. 
• If selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will be required to submit your lifetime driving history.
• For assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmentjobs.com. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. For other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100. 
• The policy of the Town of Davie is to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees and applicants for employment. The Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months of non-usage.

Salary : $41,558