- - - This is a casual labor position, and the duration of employment is no longer than 6 months. - - -

The Casual Labor Utility Technician I performs skilled technical work with assignments encompassing the operation, maintenance and construction of Citrus County Utilities water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Operates and maintains sewage pump truck, installation, maintenance and repairs of water and sewer services including meters, back flow devices, valves, piping, and other associated utility appurtenances.
• Assists in the operation and maintenance of wastewater pump stations.
• Assists in preventive maintenance programs including facility and grounds maintenance.
• Assumes regularly scheduled on-call responsibilities as well as maintaining 24/7 contact (i.e., county issued cell phone/pager) to assist in emergency water and sewer repairs when possible.
• Performs work duties on weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Some experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Valid Florida Driver License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Must have sufficient physical strength, agility, and stamina to perform assigned tasks under adverse conditions.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.

• Requires standing and walking most of the day.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, and twisting, and on occasion jumping and throwing.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involves simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, typing, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, and working in darkness.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, moving machinery, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, unprotected heights, and extreme noise.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.