Maintenance Services Worker 2 or 3 - Water Distribution

City of Renton • Wa, WA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Renton is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Services Worker 2 or 3 to join the Water Distribution section of the Public Works Department. In this advanced role, you will perform technical, physically demanding, and specialized duties that support the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s water distribution systems. Working both independently and as part of a team, you will use sound judgment, operate a variety of tools and equipment, and contribute to the City’s mission by ensuring the reliability and safety of essential water infrastructure.

Requirements

• One year construction maintenance experience (for Maintenance Services Worker 2).
• Two years of experience within the specific assigned maintenance services area (for Maintenance Services Worker 3).
• Valid driver's license.
• Flagging certificate (required within six months of employment).
• First aid and CPR certificates (required within six months of employment).
• Fork lift card (required within six months of employment).
• Successful passing of a required background check.
• Successful passing of a required driving record check.
• Obtain a State of Washington OIT (Operator in Training) certificate in water distribution (required within six months of employment).
• Washington State CDL Class A driver's license with tanker endorsement (required within one year of employment for Worker 2).
• Washington State CDL Class A driver's license (for Worker 3).
• NIMS 100 and 700 Certificates (required within one year of employment).
• Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) Certificate (required within one year of employment).
• Confined Space Entry Certificate (required within one year of employment).
• Water Distribution Manager 1 or Water Distribution Specialist I Certificate (required within one year of employment).
• Asbestos Pipe Certificate (required within one year of employment).
• Tanker Endorsement (required within six months of employment for Worker 3).

Responsibilities

• Perform general grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging, weeding, planting, and pruning as well as applying specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds, insects and other pests.
• Remove litter and debris from roadways and facilities and assist in the cleanup of job sites, within rights-of-way, easements, and other areas as required.
• Assist in the excavation and rechanneling of ditches.
• Load and unload materials from trucks.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of tools, equipment and supplies on vehicles.
• Dig and backfill excavations manually and using light equipment.
• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment, specialized equipment and hand and power tools.
• Assist in maintaining vehicle, tools and equipment in a clean, safe and proper working condition.
• Input data for a variety of records including work orders, time records and materials use records.
• Respond to customer questions and maintain good public relations.
• Perform traffic control duties in high traffic conditions for co-workers, other City departments and contractors as assigned.
• Utilize Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Drive commercial vehicles as assigned.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Participate in and help provide cross-training in processes as directed by management to ensure a well-rounded team for coverage purposes.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.
• Assist in excavation of trenches to proper grade and line, placing bedding and laying pipe and components; backfill trenches and test piping; assist in cutting, threading and coating pipe; assist in leak detection and repair.
• Assist in the removal of pipe and install new potable water lines, mains, services and hydrants.
• Assist in maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing pumps and valves.
• Assist to maintain reservoirs and pump stations; clean and paint pipes, fittings, hydrants and other water system components.
• Install and replace water meters; ensure water meters are operating properly.
• Shut off accounts for non-payment; set up new accounts and sequence numbers; post public hearing notices for the City Clerk's Office; collect on over-due accounts.
• Maintain the area around meters and assure meter boxes are clean of dirt, debris and water.
• Perform a variety of specialized duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of City streets, water distribution, surface water, and wastewater facilities and systems.
• Read maps, blueprints, and schematics to locate all city owned infrastructure.
• Dig and backfill excavations manually and using light and heavy equipment.
• Assist in the cleanup of job sites.
• Direct cleanup crews as assigned.
• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment, specialized equipment and hand and power tools, gas detector, and forklift.
• Input data for a variety of records including system operations, inspections, preventive maintenance and materials use records; work orders, time records, and field records.
• Inspect facilities and systems for maintenance and repair needs; update and revise maps and diagrams of streets, pipe and manhole locations.
• Respond to and assist with the construction and maintenance of various department needs as it relates to streets, pipeline construction, flood control, snowstorms, waste removal, manhole repair and catch basin maintenance, and flag traffic as required.
• Operate computers, GPS survey equipment, laser levels, and software programs associated in the recording and mapping of City facilities, components, and systems.
• Assist with trench excavation to proper survey grade and line, laying of pipe, rechanneling of ditches and other aspects of surface water and wastewater system activities as assigned.
• Estimate of materials needed for projects.
• Respond to customer complaints and inquiries.
• Perform advanced and specialized duties in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s water distribution system.
• Perform a variety of preventive maintenance duties including exercising valves and detecting and locating leaks.
• Perform excavations to install, repair or remove water mains, fire hydrants, water meters and other water distribution system components; backfill excavations according to standard practices and engineering specifications.
• Place bedding and lay pipe and components; backfill trenches and test piping; cut, thread and coat pipe; perform leak detection and repair.
• Flush and clean water systems; locate water main valves to clean and bring to grade; assure proper operation of valves.
• Install and test water meters to ensure accuracy; repair and replace meters as needed, including large, compound meters; tap water mains, set water meters of appropriate size, and disinfect water pipes and components.
• Locate, update and correct records and diagrams of city owned infrastructure.
• Receive “one-call” location requests and assure they are located according to established timelines.
• Test water systems to ensure proper flow and adequate pressure.
• Assist with the chlorinating and fluoridation processes as assigned.

Benefits

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed