<p>Work for Our Water Resources.</p> <p>Help protect one of Florida's most vital resources - water - with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).</p> <p>The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public's water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.</p> <p>Join our Data Collection Bureau</p> <p>Support the District's Geohydrologic Data Section (GEO) by assisting in the operation of core drilling rigs and associated equipment used to collect hydrogeologic data and construct monitor wells for the Regional Observation and Monitor-well Program (ROMP) and other hydrogeologic investigation projects. This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work-life balance. Using your expertise, you'll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida.</p> <p>District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:</p> <ul> <li>Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 13.63% </li><li>9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday) </li><li>Generous vacation and sick leave </li><li>Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program </li><li>Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid) </li><li>Vision insurance </li><li>Deferred Compensation Program </li><li>Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance </li><li>Long-term disability (District Paid) </li><li>Prescription drug coverage & mail order program </li><li>Health savings & flexible spending accounts </li><li>Flexible schedule for work-life balance </li><li>Legal and Identity Theft protection </li><li>Wellness program </li><li>Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer </li><li>Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year) </li><li>State adoption benefit qualified employer </li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </li><li>Transfer in years of service for other public sector work - towards the FRS program and sick time </li></ul> <p>Compensation:</p> <p>Well Driller 3: $40,557.00 - $51,704.00</p> <p>Well Driller 4: $43,229.00 - $55,076.50</p> <p>Well Driller 5: $46,035.00 - $58,656.00</p> <p>The starting hourly wages are included for the Maintenance & Trades Well Driller profile which reflects the minimum to 50% of the respective pay grades. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Assists staff with operating District-owned CME-85 and UDR-200 wireline core drilling rigs </li><li>Assists well drillers in the operation of drill rigs and other equipment to collect lithologic, hydraulic, and water quality data. </li><li>Assists with monitoring well construction and well contractor oversight in accordance with District rules (as needed). </li><li>Mixes drilling fluid components and grout materials following established procedures. </li><li>Performs calculations involved in cementing well casings and boreholes. </li><li>Maintains accurate records of equipment, supplies, and vendor accounts. </li><li>Drives and operates ancillary equipment </li><li>Drives support trucks, crane truck, drill rigs, and tows trailers. </li><li>Transports drill rods, well casing, and other equipment and materials. </li><li>Operates backhoes, forklifts, skid-steer loaders, and all-terrain vehicles (ATV). </li><li>Operates pumps, chainsaws, and power tools. </li><li>Loads and unloads materials and supplies used for drilling, well construction, and aquifer performance testing (APT). </li><li>Well Repairs, Abandonments, and Aquifer Performance Testing (APT) </li><li>Inspects and repairs wells that have been damaged or require maintenance. </li><li>Assists with plugging and abandoning wells (as needed). </li><li>Installs large turbine and submersible pumps, discharge pipe, flow meters, and associated equipment for APT's. </li><li>Performs routine maintenance on pumps and other equipment used for APT's. </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>Physical, Visual Acuity Requirements: Heavy work, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, repetitive motion.</p> <p>Working Environmental Conditions: Outside, cold, heat, noise, vibrations, hazards, insects, driving.</p> <p>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.</p> <p>Required Credentials for Well Driller</p> <p>Well Driller Assistant 3</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or equivalent or Vocational degree </li><li>Three (3) years of general construction-related work experience </li><li>Ability to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of hire </li><li>Valid driver's license </li></ul> <p>Well Driller Assistant 4</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or equivalent or Vocational degree </li><li>Four (4) years construction-related work experience </li><li>Ability to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of hire </li><li>Valid driver's license </li></ul> <p>Well Driller 5</p> <ul> <li>Vocational degree (Equivalent combination of experience and education is accepted) </li><li>Six (6) years of well construction-related work experience, including the operation of drill rigs </li><li>Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) </li><li>Valid driver's license </li></ul> <p>Preferred Credentials for Well Driller Assistant</p> <ul> <li>Introductory knowledge of well construction and/or abandonment procedures and standards (F.A.C. 40D-3 and 62-532) </li><li>Mobile Crane Operator/Rigger Certification </li></ul> <p>Preferred Credentials for Well Driller</p> <ul> <li>Experience in technical field work involving the collection of hydrogeological and/or hydrologic data </li><li>Working knowledge of well construction and/or abandonment procedures and standards (F.A.C. 40D-3 and 62-532) </li><li>State of Florida Water Well Contractors License </li><li>Mobile Crane Operator/Rigger Certification </li></ul> <p>Application Process</p> <p>The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation, if selected, are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.</p> <p>Additional Details</p> <p>This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, 10-hour days, Monday to Thursday, out of the Brooksville or Tampa, FL office. This position is eligible for overtime if working more than 40 hours a week, including Fridays and weekends.</p> <p>This position is a safety sensitive position. As such, the employee will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.</p> <p>Travel Required</p> <p>Yes. Extensive travel, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area.</p> <p>Accepting applications until January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM</p> <p>About Us</p> <p>The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.</p> <p>Apply Now</p> <p>Start and grow your career with the District! The District prides itself on providing a positive work environment that engages and supports our employees through flexible and remote work schedules. We provide and support learning and development for staff at all levels including conferences, association memberships, and formal education. Let us know if you have previous public sector experience that may allow for additional perks! Click on the link to apply.</p> <p>#WorkForOurWater</p> <p>Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s). The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office Chief, at 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604-6899; telephone (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only); or email ADACoordinator@WaterMatters.org.?If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA. The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. The District does not sponsor applicants for work visas.</p>