Water Distribution Worker I

Water Distribution Worker I Salary $40,467.00 - $62,724.00 Annually Location Public Works, FL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202500026 Department Public Works Division Water Distribution Opening Date 04/09/2026 FLSA Classification Non-Exempt ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY Join the Public Works team at West Melbourne Police Department as a Water Distribution Worker I, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining the infrastructure that delivers safe, reliable water to our community. Working under the guidance of a Crew Leader and Supervisor, you'll be responsible for the upkeep and repair of the City's water distribution system. This role offers the chance to develop your technical skills while directly contributing to public health and safety. Please note that this position may require evening and weekend hours, as well as unscheduled overtime during emergency situations when water service restoration is needed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES You will perform replacement, cleaning, installation, and repair work on the City's water distribution system, including main and service lines, fire hydrants, and valves. Your daily tasks will include reading water meters, recording readings, making and disconnecting water service connections, and performing routine maintenance on meters and system components. You may have frequent contact with customers during these activities. When water service leaks or emergencies occur, you'll respond promptly, make sound judgments under pressure, and implement effective solutions. You'll also conduct periodic flushing of water distribution mains while inspecting associated infrastructure. As part of the team, you're expected to participate in after-hours emergency response and mandatory on-call rotation schedules. Additional duties as assigned may be required. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of progressive water distribution experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of hire. If you don't currently hold this license, you must obtain a learner's permit within six months and acquire the full Class B CDL license within one year as a condition of continued employment. You must be available for mandatory on-call rotation, which requires you to monitor your cell phone constantly and respond to emergency scenes in a timely manner. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrate knowledge of plumbing techniques, equipment, and supplies, including various pipe styles and fittings. You should possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable using computers and relevant software programs. Your ability to understand and interpret complex written and oral instructions is essential. You must establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, City staff, and the public while demonstrating reliability and professionalism. You'll operate light machinery, hand tools, power tools, scanners, technical equipment, and computers with confidence. You must accurately read and record customer water usage data and interact courteously with the public. Your manual dexterity allows you to handle tools, controls, and objects with precision, and you can reach with hands and arms as needed. You're comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and traversing varied terrain. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position involves heavy work. You may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. The role demands sustained standing or sitting, walking between work sites, fine manual dexterity, mental acuity for sound decision-making, acute hearing for detailed information, clear verbal communication, and close visual acuity. You must be able to maintain body equilibrium while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow or sloped surfaces, and be prepared to perform other physical tasks as required by the position.