Water Maintenance Worker

This position is open until filled.
We are currently reviewing applications received through 4/24/2018 at 4:30 pm. If no selection is made, the next review will take place on Friday, 5/11/2018 at 4:30 pm.

*Wages listed are 2017 wages as the union contract is currently in negotiations.

Under general supervision, installs, maintains repairs and upgrades the City water distribution system and related facilities.

• Performs specialized work in the installation, repair and maintenance of the City water and related systems including: City water mains, fire hydrants, valves, meters and others.
• Maintains City grounds including: mowing and trimming grass, pruning shrubs and removing debris when necessary; repairs sidewalks, streets and lawns as necessary following water system work; prepares asphalt for repair work.
• Operates a variety of equipment including: a forklift, vactor truck, dump truck and trailer, loader, backhoe, pipe threading device, jackhammer, air compressor and hand and small power tools in accomplishing work assignments.
• Installs repairs and maintains PRV stations as required.
• Installs new mains, services hydrants and valves as necessary.
• Assists other department personnel with cross connection testing of backflow assembly devices.
• Assists Sewer division with routine or emergency work as necessary; shuts down valves and reroutes water flows as necessary.
• Tests water samples and chlorine samples for water clarity; locates, dispatches and assists street department with routine and emergency situations.
• Assists with the installation of valves, meters, hydrants and related items; removes, installs and maintains pipes, flushes water mains and cleans reservoir as necessary and utilizes appropriate storing and safety equipment.
• Reads maps, plans, specifications and other drawings as required.
• Loads and unloads materials onto trucks; cleans trucks and tools; performs flagging and traffic control on projects as required.
• Communicates with other City departments regarding repairs and maintenance issues.
• Records and logs new information and prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports including GPS water components and mapping.
• Conduct fire line detection checks as required.
• Responds to emergency call-out and performs water watch duties as necessary or directed.
• Maintains a variety of records and reports
• Reads water meters.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Operations, services and activities of a City Public Works Department.
• Standards and techniques used in the operation and maintenance of water systems and related equipment.
• Basic water distribution maintenance and repair.
• Health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Effective oral and written communication principles and practices to include customer service.
• Record keeping and report preparation.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications sufficient to accomplish work assignments.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

• Installing, maintaining, preparing and upgrading the water distribution system and related facilities.
• Operating hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance.
• Install and replace existing and new meters
• Learning City organization, operations, policies and objectives.
• Observing health and safety regulations and practicing safe work practices.
• Working cooperatively with others and meeting schedules and time lines.
• Reading meters.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing including customer service.
   

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED Certificate and two years of experience in water distribution construction and maintenance of water or related systems and components; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid State of Washington Driver's License (at time of hire) and Class A CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements within one year of date of hire.
• Certification by the State of Washington as a Water Distribution Specialist within 2 years of date of hire.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen Cards within 2 years of date of hire.
• Flagger Certification within 3 years of date of hire.
• Other specialty certifications/licenses as required by state and federal law and/or OSHA and WAC regulations may be required within a specified period of time after hire.
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check.
• This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing according to DOT requirements.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor work environment.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

• Walking or otherwise moving over rough terrain.
• Sitting, standing or otherwise remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Hearing, speaking or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone.
• Operating various equipment and tools.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, gripping, kneeling or crouching, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling and twisting or otherwise positioning oneself to accomplish tasks.
• Ascending/descending, ladders and inclines.
• Working at heights, working on a high ladder and working in a confined space.
• Working over water, working alone and working in remote locations.
• Working in a noisy work area, working in direct sunlight, working in outside temperature extremes and working in dampness.
• Heavy physical labor including lifting/carrying or otherwise moving or transporting 50-100 pounds.
• Operating a passenger vehicle, heavy truck, heavy equipment and rotating machinery.
• Reading and understanding printed and electronic messages and related materials.
• Hearing voice conversation and hearing alarms.
• Possessing close vision, far vision, side vision, depth perception, night vision and color vision.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment based on required City Policy.
   

• Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
• Adverse weather conditions.
• Working in and around moving traffic.
• Exposure to smoke, noxious odors, toxic fumes and chemicals, epoxy chemicals, poison oak or ivy, dust or pollen, insect stings, solvents, oil and ink.
• Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.