Maintenance Technician III - Water Distribution Crew - INTERNAL ONLY

City of Tumwater • Tumwater, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an INTERNAL ONLY opportunity for current Maintenance Technicians II to apply for Maintenance Technician III positions. The City of Tumwater is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician III to serve as a technical subject matter expert on the Water Distribution Crew. This advanced journey-level position plays a critical role in maintaining and improving the City’s water distribution infrastructure, including mains, hydrants, valves, service lines, and related systems. In this role, you will perform complex maintenance, repair, and operational work with a high degree of independence, including advanced troubleshooting and coordination of work activities. You will be relied upon to respond to emergency water system conditions, support reliable water service delivery, and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently in the field. As a Maintenance Technician III, you will provide technical guidance and mentorship to Maintenance Technician I and II staff, support team coordination, and help drive safe and effective operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician ready to take on increased responsibility, apply advanced skills, and continue growing within the City.

Requirements

• Expert-level mastery of water distribution systems with extensive, progressively responsible experience appropriate to the role
• Provides technical leadership and coordination of work activities on job sites when designated.
• Troubleshoots complex issues.
• Coordinates job site activities and work sequencing within established plans and direction.
• Shares institutional knowledge
• Possesses most/all necessary credentials for service to the assigned team.
• Serves as a technical subject-matter resource during field operations, as directed.
• Mentors junior staff on policies and procedures, including (but not limited to): work orders documentation task performance safety practices and personal protective equipment use.
• Advancement process ensures promotional decisions are based on demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), required credentials, documented performance, and management review, while complying with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), City policies, and departmental guidance.

Nice To Haves

• INTERNAL ONLY opportunity. This recruitment process is for Maintenance Technician II to apply for Maintenance Technician III positions. If you are an external candidate your application will automatically be rejected.

Responsibilities

• Independently inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair complex water distribution infrastructure, including mains, services, valves, hydrants, meters, and associated appurtenances.
• Perform advanced leak detection, main break repairs, pressure problem resolution, and service restorations.
• Lead hydrant flushing, valve exercising, and system maintenance activities to support water quality and system reliability.
• Identify infrastructure deficiencies and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Lead response efforts to water main breaks, service disruptions, and emergency outages.
• Coordinate isolation, flushing, and restoration activities to protect public health in accordance with approved SOPs and regulatory requirements; escalates regulatory decisions to supervisory staff.
• Identify potential cross-connection or contamination risks and ensure appropriate escalation and documentation.
• Operate advanced water distribution maintenance equipment including tapping machines, compressors, pumps, generators, and compaction tools.
• Lead setup, maintenance, and teardown of traffic control and work zones in accordance with City standards and MUTCD requirements.
• Perform and oversee routine inspections, greasing, fueling, and preventative maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of work orders, inspection reports, valve and hydrant logs, and maintenance documentation.
• Review field documentation for completeness and accuracy and assist with correcting deficiencies.
• Update asset condition data, system changes, and maintenance history in asset management and GIS systems.
• Implements and adjusts traffic control setups in accordance with approved plans, MUTCD, and City standards.
• Serve as traffic control lead or flagger as assigned.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance, mentoring, and training to Maintenance Technician I and II staff.
• Coordinate job site activities, assign tasks, and ensure safe and efficient work practices.
• Serve as project coordinator on complex or multi-day water distribution projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws.
• Commitment to wellness, safety, the environment and racial equity.

What This Job Offers

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