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Posted: January 5, 2026 (10 days ago)

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Service Worker I / Utilities / Collection & Distribution #9091

City of Cape Coral

Utilities Department

Recent

Location

Salary

$18.92 - $29.61

per hour

Closes

January 17, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level job involves hands-on maintenance and support work for the city's water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, including repairing lines, cleaning up construction sites, and keeping streets and medians in good shape.

Workers help skilled teams with projects and handle basic vehicle prep and minor fixes.

It's a great fit for someone who enjoys outdoor physical labor, is reliable, and wants to start a career in public utilities without needing prior experience.

Key Requirements

  • Valid driver's license from state of residence, with Florida license required within 30 days of hire
  • Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in various weather conditions
  • No formal education or experience required
  • Willingness to assist in construction, repair, and cleanup tasks
  • Capability to operate vehicles and equipment safely
  • Availability for other related duties as assigned

Full Job Description

Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes

About Us
The 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 Benefits
  • Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
  • City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
  • 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Pension plan
  • City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Optional Vision and Dental Plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • And much more!
Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • None.
Licenses or Certifications
  • Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Performs daily preparation of assigned vehicle, related equipment and supplies.
  • Performs minor maintenance and repair on city property as directed.
  • Assists skilled personnel in construction projects and cleanup as directed.
  • Repairs and cleans water, wastewater or stormwater lines/structures, responds to wastewater or stormwater backups, and re-sods construction areas.
  • Performs general maintenance of medians, guardrails, sidewalks and streets.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

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Service Worker I Job Description

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/6/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-capecoral-5185873