Utilities Service Specialist

City of Bremerton•Bremerton, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Bremerton is seeking a Utilities Service Specialist to perform skilled installation, maintenance, repair, inspection, and operational support for the City’s Water Distribution and Sewer/Storm Utilities. This role involves maintaining and repairing various components of the water and sewer systems, as well as general facility and grounds maintenance. The position supports public health and safety, ensures reliable utility service, maintains sanitary community conditions, and protects local waterways. There are two vacancies, one in Sewer/Storm Utility and one in Water Distribution Utility. This register will be valid for six months, and future open positions in either division will be filled using this register. The salary includes longevity pay and a cost of living increase approved for 2027.

Requirements

At least eighteen (18) years of age
High School diploma or GED
At least one (1) year of experience in water, wastewater, stormwater, utility operations, construction, building or grounds maintenance, or a closely related field.
A valid Washington State driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Washington State Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement
Washington State Water Distribution Manager I certification (for water distribution assignments)
Washington State Wastewater Collection Operator I certification (for wastewater collection assignments)
Confined Space Entry certification
Flagger certification
First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
Asbestos-cement pipe training
Crane truck and rigging operation certification
Bucket truck certification
Aerial lift certification
Forklift certification

Responsibilities

Maintain utility inventory and asset records; receive and issue materials; coordinate surplus and disposal activities; and properly handle hazardous materials, recyclable materials, brush, wood, metals, and electronic equipment.
Perform building, facility, and grounds maintenance at City and utility sites, including cleaning, painting, sanding, minor remodeling and repairs, vegetation control, janitorial work, and site cleanup.
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair water distribution components, including mains, service lines, valves, hydrants, blow-offs, air relief valves, fire lines, backflow devices, meters, reservoirs, and related infrastructure.
Perform assigned courier and interoffice delivery functions, including payroll pickups, deposits, billing documents, mail, and confidential correspondence.
Operate dump trucks, trailers, loaders, backhoes, vactor trucks, trenching and shoring equipment, lifts, compressors, mowers, and other specialized vehicles, machinery, power tools, and hand tools in a safe and effective manner.
Coordinate with utility personnel, City and County departments, inspectors, tenants, contractors, outside agencies, businesses, medical facilities, emergency dispatch, and the public regarding utility work, inspections, flushing, safety, security, repairs, and service interruptions.
Select materials and fabricate or modify tools and equipment necessary to complete assigned work.
Inspect vehicles, tools, and equipment before use; perform routine cleaning and minor maintenance; and coordinate preventive maintenance, recalls, and repairs with Equipment Services.
Install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and replace water meters and backflow devices; assist with meter reading, customer notices, shutoffs, and resolution of meter or billing-related issues.
Maintain and document valve, hydrant, flushing, flow-testing, pressure-testing, sewer video inspection, and root-control programs; update work orders, GIS records, reports, manuals, and related operational data.
Set up and maintain traffic-control and work-zone safety measures when working in public rights-of-way.
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair wastewater collection and stormwater conveyance systems, including mains, laterals, manholes, catch basins, and associated components.
Locate and repair leaks, breaks, and blockages using conventional and trenchless methods, including tapping, cutting, fitting, pipe fusion, pipe bursting, jetting, rodding, cleaning, flushing, and restoration of disturbed areas.
Respond to inquiries and complaints professionally, provide accurate information, and assist in resolving service and operational concerns.
Respond to emergencies and perform other utility, facility, maintenance, and operational duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform related work as assigned and/or required.