WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR I

WATER SYSTEM OPERATOR I

Salary

$44,214.23 - $65,448.20 Annually

Location

Miramar, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Utilities

Opening Date

10/22/2026

Closing Date

11/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Summary

This entry level position performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, inspection, cleaning, maintenance and repair of water transmission, distribution and service lines. Reports to the Water Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Assembles equipment, tools and materials necessary to complete daily assignments.
• Locates utility lines and valves accurately.
• Performs routine and emergency maintenance and repair work on water transmission and distribution system, including but not limited to installing, inspecting and repairing water and sewer mains and service lines; extending lines; detecting and repairing leaks; cleaning sewer system, etc.
• Installs grass sod; repairs concrete/asphalt and mends fences as required at job sites.
• Performs all work in compliance with policies and procedures, regulations, specifications, schedules, and standards of quality and safety.
• Maintains accurate records of work in progress and records completed items.
• May be required to respond to after-hours emergency calls.
• Operates a vehicle, bobcat, backhoe, trucks, tractors, ditch witch, front-end loader, generator, pumps, jet cleaner, electronic locater, hand and power tools.
• Inspects and maintains assigned vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other department employees, other City employees, contractors, customers.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 2 years of experience in utility construction and maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must possess a valid Florida drivers license.
• Must obtain a Florida Water Distribution Level 3 license within 2 years of employment
• Must obtain a Florida Class B drivers license within 1 year of employment.

Position Requirements/Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the installation and maintenance of water transmission, distribution and service lines.
• Knowledge of related safety equipment and practices.
• Skill operating a variety of power tools and equipment related to the job.
• Ability to read and interpret maps and other written materials.
• Ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner.
• Ability to communicate professionally with the public in-person, in writing, and on the telephone.
• Ability to assist fellow employees and provide customer service to the public.
• Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the general public and colleagues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires demanding physical effort that may include frequent standing or walking and heavy lifting up to 100 pounds. Frequent crouching, kneeling, bending, and stooping. May occasionally require extraordinary physical activity.

GENERAL BENEFITS:

The City of Miramar provides benefits for its permanent full-time and part-time employees. Benefits will differ dependent upon the job classification and representation, which include union and unrepresented. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the City of Miramar Human Resources Department.

Vacation

Permanent full-time employees earn up to ten days of vacation during their first year of employment. Accrual begins from the first month of employment, but cannot be used until after the third month of employment.

Permanent part-time employees have the opportunity to earn vacation after the completion of one year of continuous service.

Sick Leave

Permanent full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of one day per month. Accrual begins from the first month of employment, but cannot be used until after the third month of employment.

Permanent part-time employees have the opportunity to earn sick leave after the completion of one year of continuous service.

Health Plan

The City currently provides medical coverage through Aetna. The City pays the health insurance premium for the employee and 50% of the premium for dependents.

Permanent full-time employees have the option of electing coverage from three plans: Health Network Only Plan (HMO), High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with HSA and Open Access Managed Choice Plan (POS).

Permanent part-time employees have the option of electing coverage from two plans: Health Network Only Plan (HMO) and the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

The City also offers Dental coverage through Delta Dental.

Pension (Defined Benefit Plan)

Permanent full-time employees are automatically enrolled in one of the City sponsored pension plans, which are funded by mandatory City and employee contributions. The Plan provides a guaranteed income, based on years of service, to its members upon retirement.

457(b) Plan (Deferred Compensation Plan)

Employees can elect to participate in this Plan, which enables the employee the option of deferring compensation on a pretax basis, not to exceed the applicable limits established by the IRC.

Employee Assistance Program

The City of Miramar provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Child Care Provider Discounts

As a City of Miramar employee, you may be eligible to receive a discount on tuition and/or registration fees from one of the Citys childcare centers.

Flexible Spending Account

The City offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs that provide employees the ability to make pree-tax payroll deposits to be used for the following expenses:

• Medical - Qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental and vision expenses
• Dependent Care Reimbursement - Qualified childcare or dependent care expenses

Additional Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Direct Deposit
• Long Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• AFLAC

CITY HOLIDAYS

• New Years Eve (½ Day)
• New Years Day
• Presidents Day
• Martin Luther Kings Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve (½ Day)
• Christmas Day
• Floating Holidays (by position)

01

Are you a City of Miramar resident?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have two (2) years of experience in utility construction and maintenance?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Miramar

Address 2300 Civic Center Place

Miramar, Florida, 33025

Phone 954-602-3836

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/miramar