Utility Specialist II - Meters

Utility Specialist II - Meters

Salary

$22.18 - $35.49 Hourly

Location

Public Utilities-4370 Mercantile Ave, Naples, FL

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Job Number

10105

Department

Public Utilities Department

Division

Utilities Finance Operations/Meters

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Pay Grade

249

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Performs specialized maintenance work in an assigned section of the Public Utilities Department.

Essential Functions

Performs skilled manual labor work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of utilities within the Meter Services Division, including a variety of manual labor and technical tasks.

• Has knowledge and understanding of the Meter Services Division.
• Completes the maintenance and repair of the County's Meter systems on multiple platforms, coordinates and completes the installation of new water meters and backflows for new home construction; responds to a variety of customer calls for service with a wide range of technical tools and equipment, lock/unlock customers for non-payment.
• Replaces meters, backflow devices, and meter boxes.
• Test and repair backflow devices and large meter assemblies throughout Collier County.
• Troubleshoot and field verify meter reads within the system.
• Complete meter field audits for accuracy.

This is an experienced level position within the Division where team members work independently as well as within a team atmosphere pending the task assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED* required.

One (1) year of related experience.

Fingerprinting required.

• General Educational Development (GEDs) must be issued by the American Council on Education through an approved GED Administrator. For Florida, the approved GED Administrator would be the Florida Department of Education (public schools or adult education centers).

Supplemental information

• Salary offers above the minimum of the pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County's Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
• This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.

Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part-time

employees. For information, click here to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer when you join our team.

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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.

• I understand and agree with the statements above.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess one (1) year of experience in utility construction, backflow testing, water distribution system maintenance, plumbing systems, electrical maintenance, electronics, mechanical maintenance, building maintenance, and/or equipment operation?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you willing/able to complete the Sacramento Water Distribution Operator correspondence course within 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• No
• Willing to Obtain

05

Do you possess or are willing to obtain the Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification within six (6) months of hire? Yes/No/Willing to obtain

• Yes
• No
• Willing to obtain

06

Do you possess or are willing to obtain the Class 3 Water Distribution Operator Certification within eighteen (18) months of hire (Paid for and training provided during work hours by Collier County)?

• Yes
• Willing to obtain

07

Do you possess or are willing to obtain the Work Zone Safety Certification (IMSA) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Trafic Safety in the Work Area Certification within twelve (12) months of hire (Paid for and training provided during work hours by Collier County)?

• Yes
• Willing to obtain

08

Are you willing to work overtime as needed?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you possess and maintain a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Collier County

Address Human Resources Division

3303 East Tamiami Trail East

Naples, Florida, 34112

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/collier/default.cfm