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Service Worker III / Utilities / Collection & Distribution #9138

City of Cape Coral

Utilities Department

Fresh

Location

Salary

$23 - $36

per hour

Closes

March 12, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves maintaining and repairing the city's water and utilities systems, operating heavy equipment like trucks and backhoes, and keeping city properties clean from debris.

It's a hands-on role in the Utilities Department for someone who enjoys outdoor work and has experience with infrastructure upkeep.

A good fit would be a reliable team player with a clean driving record and basic mechanical skills, looking for stable government employment with great benefits.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Two years of experience in maintenance and repair of utilities infrastructure (water production, reclamation, or collection/distribution systems)
  • Valid Florida CDL Class B driver's license at time of application
  • Tanker (N) Endorsement on driver's license if assigned to operate water tanker
  • Valid Backflow Testing/Repair or Cross Connection Control certification within 60 days of employment
  • Ability to operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, tractors, and jackhammers
  • Willingness to undergo fingerprinting and work in a safety-sensitive environment

Full Job Description


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.
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes 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

  • High school diploma/GED.
  • If assigned to Utilities: Two (2) years of experience in maintenance and repair of utilities infrastructure associated with water production, water reclamation, or utilities collection and distribution systems.
Licenses or Certifications
  • A valid Florida CDL B driver’s license is required at time of application.
  • If assigned to operate water tanker: Must possess a Tanker (N) Endorsement on driver's license.
  • Must possess a valid Backflow Testing/Repair or Cross Connection Control certification within sixty (60) days of employment.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Operates simple to moderately complex equipment, i.e., water tankers, tractors, power brooms, mowers, trucks, forklifts, back hoes, jack hammers, mowers, edgers, trimmers, saws, augers or other related tools used in maintenance and operation.
  • Prepares assigned equipment for daily work orders by daily inspecting prior to and after use, and performing regular maintenance and minor repair as directed.
  • Ensures the safe loading, unloading and operating condition of equipment through daily safety inspections for defects, malfunctioning, or otherwise substandard conditions. Identifies and takes corrective action or advises supervisor.
  • Performs pre-trip inspection of vehicle, notifying supervisor and/or Fleet of concerns or maintenance needed.
  • Cleans debris and refuse from City property regularly, in response to routine work orders, and in response to emergency orders.
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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/11/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-capecoral-5231343