**[Recruiting event at theLakeland CareerSource Polk Center 309 N. Ingraham Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801

Click on how to apply to see the Date and Time of the event. [Utilities Distribution and Collection System Operator I

Job Description

[Distribution and Collection System Operator I [Utilities - Operations and Maintenance Section [Are you a Current Polk County BoCC employee? Apply on PolkOne via the ME tab in Polk One!

[Polk County Utilities provides safe drinking water, wastewater collection and treatment systems to nearly 68,000 accounts in unincorporated communities throughout the county. In some service areas, this division also provides reclaimed water. *[Polk's Utilities program: [Produces and distributes 18.9 million gallons of drinkable water each day [Collects and treats 8.6 million gallons of wastewater each day [Produces and distributes 7.4 million gallons a day of reuse water for irrigation [Responded to nearly 23,000 Sunshine One Call requests in 2022 to identify locations of utility lines **[The Utilities Division also works closely with agencies such as the water management districts, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and other municipalities in Polk to provide for future demand through planning and water conservation measures.

[Starting Pay Grade: P07 $16.05 Hourly, Non-Exempt [Pay Grade Progression:P07 $16.05 to $23.28 Hourly, Non-Exempt Physical Location:Bartow, FL *[ This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus. * **[Employee Benefits Highlights: []{style="fon

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