Temporary Utility Worker

$41,600 - $68,700/Yr

Washington Water Service - Gig Harbor, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Gig Harbor, WA

Utilities

About the position

The Temporary Utility Worker at Washington Water Service is responsible for performing field operations and maintenance work under direct supervision. This role involves a variety of tasks including general clean-up, equipment maintenance, meter repairs, and customer service investigations. The position requires effective communication and the ability to work independently while maintaining safety and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs general clean-up of grounds and facilities.
• Cleans and paints station and treatment plant equipment and appurtenances.
• Makes repairs to meters 5/8" to 2".
• Investigates customer complaints.
• Investigates high bills.
• Inspects services and facilities as a result of all types of complaints or investigation work orders.
• Flushes and services mains.
• Inspects fire hydrants.
• Turns on and off meters.
• Reads meters of all sizes.
• Records meter and service repair requirements and makes necessary repairs.
• Rechecks meter reads.
• Repairs mains, services and appurtenances, including all functions.
• Cleans and/or changes meters 5/8" through 1".
• Replaces boxes and covers.
• Operates system valves as required.
• Notifies customers for shutdowns.
• Completes necessary paperwork.
• Assists in setting, replacing or removing 1-1/2" through 2" meters.
• Checks customer lot size for service installations.
• Locates company facilities to a minor extent.
• Adjusts or replaces meter boxes as necessary.
• Performs work on-site in the assigned office location.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED.
• Construction or plumbing experience equivalent to a laborer or apprentice.
• Valid Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of operation, maintenance and repair of pumps, pump controls and related equipment.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices involved in water and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, protocols, principles, practices and procedures for water and wastewater systems, and work site safety.
• Knowledge of plumbing and pipe fitting repair and installation.
• Ability to communicate well with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specification and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to regularly interact with employees, public, and customers requiring common sense, tact and diplomacy in order to accomplish assignments.