Utility Serviceperson (Lift Station – Field)

Job Title

This position is for a role within the Utilities Department, Field Operations Division, for the City of Sunrise.

Job Description

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace — it's a community built on our Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We're committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.

As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida's premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you're helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about service excellence and community pride.

We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise.

Effective January 2026, the City has launched an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance — providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative reflects our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.

Nature of work involves performing installations, repairs, and maintenance on a basic level for the City's water distribution and wastewater collection systems. An employee in this position performs heavy manual labor maintenance and routine repair tasks for water mains, sewers, drainage systems, roadway maintenance, and other related work; obtains on-the-job training for more skilled work in assigned areas; loads and unloads materials and equipment from trucks; and operates, cleans, and services related City vehicles. This position also follows applicable codes and safety precautions.

Examples of Duties

Essential job functions include:

• Assists in the repair of water mains, force mains, and gravity sewer lines.
• Shovels debris which cannot be removed by motorized equipment; digs and refills ditches; and mixes mortar.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of meters; installs, removes, and rotates meters; measures and cuts pipe; lays pipe; and assists in making water taps.
• Assists in the flushing of water mains.
• Assists in the cleaning and tele-inspection of gravity sewer lines.
• Carries tools and materials for skilled workers.
• Loads and unloads material and equipment.
• Assists in cleaning, lubricating, and repairing valves.
• Operates, cleans, and services trucks and other power equipment.
• Participates in the City's Standby Program, responding to emergency calls on a rotational schedule.
• Observes established safety practices, procedures, and regulations.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

Education and experience requirements include:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED equivalency diploma.
• Supplemental special courses in installation, maintenance, or repair of water or sewer lines preferred.
• Basic full-time (or equivalent) paid plumbing experience and/or experience installing water, sewer, and reuses lines and maintaining sewer lift stations.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience which involved daily customer contact.

Necessary special qualifications include:

• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.
• Must be willing to work shift work and be available for overtime and emergency callouts.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing, as required and monitored by federal, state and local authorities.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements include:

• Use of sensory skills to communicate and interact with others.
• Physical capability to operate vehicles and tools.
• Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist and make repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors under varying temperatures, inclement weather and/or other adverse conditions.
• Ability to load, carry, lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
• Ability to climb and descend stairways and ship ladders at unusual heights of up to 40 feet.
• Ability to hear within normal audio range, with or without correction.
• Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Ability to withstand exposure to the following conditions without stress: excessive noise, unpleasant odors, chemicals/other environmental substances, blood borne pathogens.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Knowledge of water plumbing and piping systems.
• Knowledge of the use and care of picks, shovels, and similar manual tools.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the types of work performed and of necessary precautions.
• Skill in use and care of required tools and equipment.
• Skill in using department software.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work in gravity sewer manholes.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate with the public in a cordial and helpful manner.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to operate a City-issued motorized vehicle.
• Ability to manage multiple, high-priority assignments.
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and varied responsibilities.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively to develop win-win solutions.

Benefits Package Summary

City-Paid Medical Benefits:

Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage.

Life Insurance: $30,000

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,000

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral

Retirement:

Employee Contribution = 8%

Vesting = 10 Years

Normal Retirement Benefit = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of creditable service

Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning years

Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.

Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service

Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age

13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement

Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum

DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually

Longevity: Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following:

Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit*

10 Years 2.5%

15 Years 2.5%