Job Description

ISSUED:

09/09/2025

CLOSES:

09/24/2025

Position:

UTILITY LINE CREW CHIEF

Salary:

$27.28 Per Hour

Department:

WATER UTILITIES

Division:

Operations and Maintenance/Lines and Lift Stations

Hours:

7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday - Friday; may be required to work overtime and stand-by.

Other:

SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING

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Must be able to lift 75 pounds. Valid FL Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement at time of application and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment. Respiratory screen/chest x-ray and Hearing Loss Test required for selected candidate.

Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows

Location

Job ID

Utility-wide 30444


Responsible work in construction, maintenance, or general labor operations; leads, directs, schedules work, and assists subordinates in their daily work. Responsible for coordinating the construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection systems; performs emergency repairs to water and sewer services, mains, and any other appurtenances; installs and removes water meters. Directs subordinate personnel in water and sewer line repairs; performs independently within the limits of plans; schedules new water service installations for contractors, assessment projects, and homeowners. Work is reviewed through on-site inspections and conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of six (6) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of water distribution/wastewater collection systems or closely related field, including four (4) years of experience directing the work of others in the construction, maintenance, or repair of water distribution/wastewater collection systems.

Necessary Special Requirements

: Must possess the following at time of application:

1.

Florida Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement and no 5th wheel restriction (licensed to drive any tractor-trailer with GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more) AND

2.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Level 2 Water Distribution License AND

3.

Water Utilities Department (WUD)-recognized Class B Wastewater Collection Certification.

Copies of Licenses and Certification, including Class A CDL, must be uploaded to online application by 5:00 P.M. on the closing date.

PREFERENCE FOR EXPERIENCE

: Using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)/Maximo/Customer Information System (CIS); addressing/resolving customer service complaints in a government setting. Also desirable: FDEP Level 1 Water Distribution License; FWPCOA Class A Certificate.




All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane.



In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).