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Water Resources Technician II

PublishedPublished: 10/29/2026
Salary: $27.23 - $43.59 Hourly
Location : Public Works, 951 Okeechobee Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, FL
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-10-20
Department: Public Works
Division: Water Resources
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Starting Salary: The starting rate of pay is the minimum of the salary range. Exceptions to the starting rate of pay based on qualifications and/or experience that exceed the minimum qualifications may occur and require approval by the Director of People & Culture (HR) and/or Town Manager. The starting salary rate may not exceed the midpoint of the range ($73,646).

Position Summary
The Town of Palm Beach is an internationally acclaimed destination known worldwide for its extraordinary beauty, small-town charm, and exceptional service standards. Our residents are some of the world's most influential people and they choose Palm Beach to call home because of the amazing quality of life. The Town is seeking a key position to perpetuate its values, of excellence and reliability in this one-of-a-kind setting.

Do you share these values? Are you ready for the challenge? Come be part of our team!

The Town of Palm Beach employees are driven by the vision to deliver the highest quality service by continuously improving and always striving to be the standard by which all others are measured. The employees of the Town commit to and are guided by the following values:
• Respect for everyone;
• Highest ethical standards;
• Cooperation and teamwork;
• Commitment to quality;
• Spirit of innovation;
• Open and timely communication; and
• Personal responsibility and accountability.
If you share these values, apply to join our team.

This position installs, maintains, and repairs sanitary and storm sewer systems, pumping stations, and related structures and equipment; operates light and heavy equipment, including but not limited to Jet trucks, TV Inspection equipment, portable power equipment and hand tools. Exercises supervision skills as a task leader, and performs supervisory duties in the absence of his/her direct supervisor.
Key Responsibilities

  • Inspects, maintains and/or repairs sewer systems to ensure that systems are functioning properly.
  • Maintains inspection and activity records; checks and cleans equipment and tools.
  • Drives trucks of various sizes and weights while loading, hauling, and unloading various materials and equipment.
  • Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and pipe cleaning, pumping station and pipe repair.
  • Operates various power equipment and hand tools used in the sewer division.
  • Operates video equipment in order to check sewer mains.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
  • Minimum of three years experience in construction and maintenance related to sewers, manholes, pump stations and collection systems operations.
  • Must possess a Class B Florida State CDL License with Tanker endorsement. Must possess minimum Class C Florida Wastewater Collection certification and Class C Stormwater Management certification.

Skills and Competencies

  • Required knowledge of the tools, equipment, pumps, basic traffic control and methods used in sewer maintenance work; including, pumps, compressors, generators, hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radios, sewer video equipment, and safety equipment.

This is a non-exempt position paid on an hourly basis which is eligible for overtime.

The Town of Palm Beach offers a compressive benefits package that includes health, prescription, dental and other supplementary benefits. Refer to the page and Retirement Guide for more information on these programs.
01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Which best describes experience in construction and maintenance related to sewers, manholes, pump stations and collection systems operations?
  • Less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more

03

If you answered that you have previous experience, please briefly describe here and be sure that such experience is included on your e-application in greater detail.
04

Do you currently possess a Class B Florida State CDL License with Tanker endorsement?
  • Yes
  • No

05

Do you currently possess or have the ability to obtain a minimum Class C Florida Wastewater Collection certification and Class C Stormwater Management certification within 6 months of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question