Utility Maintenance Worker - Stormwater

City of Vancouver

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About The Position

As one of the fastest growing cities in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver is building a city of the future through innovation, sustainable development, excellent leadership and effectively working with an engaged community. Our growth is guided by our core values of livability, sustainability and resiliency, innovation, and equity and inclusion, and we accomplish our work through collaboration, innovation, compassion and empowerment. If who we are speaks to you, and if you’re the type of person who is interested in joining a team helping safeguard the environment for aquatic life and our community then the City of Vancouver may be for you. We’re currently recruiting for two Utility Maintenance Worker - Stormwater positions. The primary responsibilities for the job are to perform skilled work in the maintenance, inspection, repair, rehabilitation, construction, and other service activities related to stormwater management. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position covered by the provisions of an agreement between the City and the AFSCME union. The schedule for this position is M-F, 6:30am to 4pm (9/80 flex). 2026 Salary Range: Utility Maintenance Worker: $4,549 - $5,815 Utility Senior Maintenance Worker: as listed A Utility Maintenance Worker (UMW) is expected to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 12-months of employment. The City of Vancouver is committed to investing in our new employees, and scheduling UMW’s into a commercial truck driving school once the new employee meets probationary expectations. Prior to employment with the City of Vancouver, all new employees will acknowledge understanding of this requirement and agree to a tier-based reimbursement plan if the employee separates from the City within three years of their employment date. Open until filled. First review - March 30, 2026.

Requirements

• Utility Maintenance Worker One (1) year related experience with increasing responsibility performing field maintenance duties, preferably within utility maintenance.
• Equivalent to a HS Diploma/GED.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Appropriate, valid driver's license
• Class “A” commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement within twelve (12) months of hire, permit required within six (6) months of hire
• Tanker endorsement within three (3) months of hire
• Valid CPR/First Aid card within three (3) months of hire
• Flagging card within six (6) months of hire
• Confined space certification within six (6) months of hire
• Trenching and shoring certification within six (6) months of hire
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within twelve (12) months of hire
• Defensive Driving certification within six (6) months of hire
• Forklift Certification within six (6) months of hire
• Methods and techniques of maintenance and repair related to the area of stormwater systems
• Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in stormwater maintenance and repair
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary for stormwater maintenance and repair
• Basic principles of mathematics
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws that pertain to: Click here to enter text.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Use of personal computers and basic software
• Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations
• Use and operate hand tools, power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner
• Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and under unfavorable weather conditions
• Perform heavy manual labor
• Work safely within varied work environments
• Perform duties in a manner to maximize public safety
• Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve unusual or irregular problems and defects within storm water and drainage areas
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions and sketches
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Operate a personal computer and appropriate software
• Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Operating Principles
• Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times
• Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
• Consistently provide quality service
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive.
• Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player.
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
• Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk.
• Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lay and align underground pipe; install, repair and replace manholes, catch basins, pretreatment manholes (CDS), treatment vaults and storm lines using the appropriate equipment and tools.
• Interpret stormwater maps for identifying main sizes, types and locations.
• Maintain WSDOT standards for traffic control by installing street barricades, signs, and cones prior to the performance of repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
• Perform regular inspection, cleaning and maintaining of existing infrastructure on storm lines, manholes, drywells, catch basins, CDS units, treatment vaults and drain fields; operate power rodder, high velocity jet flusher, and vac-all truck to clean, flush and restore to operating condition; perform daily sweeping of city residential and arterial streets; haul sweeping and spoils to decant facility.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and field repair.
• Mow bio-swales, retention/detention ponds and related treatment and flow control facilities.
• Utilize and operate large rider mowers, smaller walk behind mowers and associated small equipment and hand tools used in the industry of grounds/facility maintenance.
• Maintain City’s drainage system; maintain trash racks/creeks & waterways; inspect culverts.
• Respond to public inquires in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED