Utility Craftsworker (Water Maintenance)

City of Richland

3d•$31 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Water Manager or designee, performs semi-skilled work in a variety of crafts toward the construction, maintenance and repair of the City’s water mains, service connections, valves, hydrants, automated meter system, treatment plants, reservoirs, pump stations and other facilities of a water system. Subject to after hours and weekend work as needed. Safely performs all job functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance or repair of water systems.
Valid driver’s license upon hire date, with an ability to obtain a Class “A” CDL with a tanker endorsement within one (1) year of hire and maintain throughout employment.
Obtain Valid Flaggers certification within six (6) months of hire date and maintain throughout employment.
Must have current Washington State Water Distribution Manager I certification within 18 months of hire and obtain Washington State Water Distribution Manager II certification within one (1) year of eligibility to test and maintain throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Current Water Distribution Manager I Certification.
Current Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
Current Flagger Certification.

Responsibilities

Operates hand and power tools, and other equipment, including related computer equipment and various software programs for asset management and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) needed to support and document maintenance of programs.
Operates pneumatic, hydraulic and electric or engine driven equipment, such as compressors, jack hammers, tapping machines, trash pumps, dump trucks, backhoe and crew vehicles with oversight from General Craftsworker as needed.
Assists in installing, maintaining, and repairing water mains and service connections.
Assists in installing, flushing, exercising and repairing fire hydrants.
Assists in installing tapping sleeves and tapping water mains.
Assists in system dead-end flushing and unidirectional flushing.
Assists in reservoir cleaning.
Assists with the meter testing program.
Assists with new meter installation program.
Installs and repairs water meters under the direction of a General Craftsworker as needed.
Investigates customer complaints under the direction of a General Craftsworker as needed.
Assists in installing, repairing and exercising valves, corp stops and curb stops.
Manually excavates earth surrounding job site prior to repairs and servicing as needed; restores work area to original condition.
Performs general maintenance, plant additions, alternations and changes including plumbing, painting and carpentry.
Keeps record of time and material used on the job; takes measurements and makes sketches of work performed, including taking photos of the before and after job site.
Fills out service orders/job tickets and inputs data into computer systems used to support system operations.
Maintains backhoe and/or assigned equipment per daily requirements, i.e. grease, oil, water, tire pressure, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Excellent preferred provider plan with a substantial City-paid contribution
City-paid dental and vision plans
City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employees annual salary)
City-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Paid Holidays
4% City-match (base pay) deferred compensation plan 457
Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
City-paid and Employee-paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
Employee Assistance Program