Water Distribution Systems Leader

The City of West Palm Beach is a municipality where high performers blossom and operational excellence is a hallmark. To maintain and build upon its stellar workforce, the City is strongly committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries that are at or above market and comprehensive health and retirement benefits that are second to none.  In furtherance of these goals, the City has implemented a new salary structure in which all non-public safety pay ranges and minimum starting salaries were increased by 7%. Additionally, all City positions including on-call and part time positions have a minimum hourly starting rate of $17.00 or higher.  Certain non-public safety positions may qualify for hybrid work arrangements under specific conditions.  If you are a high performer, seeking an opportunity to blossom and grow, we have a place for you in our workforce.  We invite you to join our team – apply today!

The City of West Palm Beach (pop. 117,286 – 2021) with its sunny, palm-lined streets, scenic waterfront views, quaint shopping districts, historic neighborhoods and year-round outdoor festivals is a slice of paradise. Among the City’s many attributes is an active and vibrant downtown and waterfront that serves to host a variety of nationally recognized cultural and leisure activities for residents and visitors alike.

Incorporated in 1894 and encompassing over 55 square miles, the county seat of Palm Beach County is one the fastest growing areas in the country.  The City offers a dynamic setting in which to live, work, play and enjoy all the attributes of South Florida living.  Our ethnically and culturally diverse community and workplace are the bedrock of our strength and resilience.

Explore the many opportunities available for joining our diverse and winning team!

Under limited supervision, performs a variety of responsible skilled work in the care, maintenance, and construction of water distribution systems; asphalt and concrete repairs; supervises employees; and performs related duties as assigned.

$26.22 Hourly - Pay grade 54

Excellent Benefits!

High school diploma or GED is required and five (5) years of experience performing work necessary to maintain a water distribution system; or two (2) years as a Water Distribution Systems Technician II is required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. One (1) year of lead work or supervisory experience is required. Florida Department of Environmental Protection Level 2 Water Distribution license is required.

A valid Florida Class B Commercial driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of employment. A valid driver’s license from any state or a State of Florida Class E driver’s license is required.

Education Requirements: To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by:

International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements.

Driving Requirements: