Utility Craftsworker

City of Richland

5d•$31 - $36

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.
Knowledge of: Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes and regulations related to assigned activities.
Modern office practices, methods, procedures and equipment.
GIS, AMI and asset management software needed for upkeep, tracking and maintenance of the metering system and division assets.
Record-keeping principles, procedures, and techniques.
Applicable safety policy, procedures and practices.
Methods, tools and procedures used in the construction, maintenance of a potable water system.
Health and safety requirements related to potable water supply systems.
Proper application of various metering devices to specific flow conditions, and the ability to remove, repair and reinstall meters as needed.
Laws, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to pipeline construction safety and water system operation and maintenance.
Skills and abilities to: Learn, read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Install and program AMI meters.
Read and interpret sketches, blueprints, written and oral instructions Follow oral and written instructions.
Follow health and safety regulations.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Safely operate hand and power tools.
Rig equipment and materials for hoisting or moving.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; comprehend and use English effectively including producing all forms of communications in a clear, concise and understandable manner to intended audiences.
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; work independently with little or no direction, set priorities and meet deadlines.
Operate modern office equipment including personal computer equipment using standard or customized software application programs appropriate to assigned tasks.
Provide continuous effort to improve operations and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
Establish, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Rates Rates subject to change based upon collective bargaining agreement (CBA). See CBA for eligibility requirements.
For 2025-2027 IUOE CBA, rates are as follows: Years of Continuous ServiceHours Per Month 0-9: 20.17 10-15: 22.17 16-20: 24.17 20+: 26.17