Utilities Field Technician Lead

Utilities Field Technician

The City of Boynton Beach is seeking a Utilities Field Technician. The position offers a salary range of $26.25 to $39.38 hourly and is located in Boynton Beach, FL. This full-time position is within the Utilities department, specifically in the Stormwater Maintenance division. The job was opened on August 7, 2025, and is classified as Non-Exempt.

The purpose of this classification is to perform semi-skilled to skilled construction and maintenance functions for utilities field operations and to lead a small crew of workers in specific functional areas.

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Coordinates and oversees work activities for smaller, routine tasks or components of larger tasks within area of specialty; provides direction, guidance and technical assistance to crew / team members; organizes, prioritizes, assigns, and oversees work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; and provides input into performance appraisals.

Assists in training new employees; demonstrates proper work methods and procedures; familiarizes them with work area, location of supplies, departmental policies, etc.; and trains them in technical aspects of work functions.

Leads crew engaged in making point repairs of utility lines for smaller, routine leaks and breaks, or tasks related to construction / maintenance projects for storm water, wastewater, and distribution; locates water and sewer lines; repairs sewer and water lines; turns water on and off as needed; installs new and / or replaces existing lines; cleans sewer lines; connects valves in water lines; cuts, measures and fits pipe; raises and lowers service lines; digs under streets and roadways to install lines; and uses specialized equipment to clean water mains, storm drains and sewer lines.

Leads crew engaged in various aspects of general street maintenance; levels gravel and asphalt; mixes, pours and cuts concrete; places barricades at various locations; directs traffic; repairs sidewalks, potholes and driveways; completes work orders; and maintains supplies and equipment.

Monitors and maintains supplies, materials, and equipment used to perform essential tasks; makes sure workers have sufficient materials to complete tasks; oversees use of equipment.

Keeps Utilities Field Coordinator informed of all work performed and progress of tasks; reports all problems and concerns regarding staff, projects, equipment, facilities / property, or other items relating to work performed; completes all appropriate paperwork; and complies with policies and procedures relating to reporting mechanisms and staffing issues.

Ensures safety of all employees working on projects, and sees that proper precautions are taken to avoid / minimize injury to employees or damage to property and equipment.

Participates in other departmental projects and activities as directed; performs basic and semi-skilled labor as appropriate to assist in completion of maintenance, upkeep, and construction projects for assigned division; uses hand tools and operates motorized tools as necessary to complete assigned task.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or valid equivalent, five (5) years of experience as a Utilities Field Technician with the City of Boynton Beach (prior outside experience will be considered), a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), and a Stormwater or Wastewater "B" Certification or a Level III Water Distribution License or a Class C or higher Water Treatment Plant Operator License.

The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes student loan forgiveness, health insurance, dental insurance, vision care plan, basic term life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, city pension plan, short term disability and other supplemental plans, long term disability insurance, employee assistance program, 457 savings plan (three options), paid annual leave / vacation, bonus vacation hours, 12 paid holidays, paid sick leave / family sick leave, educational assistance program (depending on budget funding), on-site training program, wellness program, pre-paid legal and identity theft protection plans, credit union, tax deferred 125 premium plan, flexible spending account, direct deposit, and social security.