Utility Maintenance Worker - Stormwater

City of Vancouver

2d•$59,280 - $78,924

About The Position

The City of Vancouver is recruiting for two Utility Maintenance Worker - Stormwater positions. The role performs skilled maintenance, inspection, repair, rehabilitation, construction, and other service activities related to stormwater management. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position covered by an agreement between the City and the AFSCME union. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on a 9/80 flex schedule. Utility Maintenance Workers are expected to obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire, with a permit required within six months. The City schedules employees for commercial truck driving school after they meet probationary expectations. Employees acknowledge the CDL requirement before employment and agree to a tier-based reimbursement plan if they leave the City within three years of their employment date. The position is open until filled, with the first review scheduled for November 20, 2026.

Requirements

One year of related experience with increasing responsibility performing field maintenance duties, preferably in utility maintenance; the senior-level classification requires two years of related experience.
Education equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Possess an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Obtain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire; a permit is required within six months of hire.
Obtain a tanker endorsement within three months of hire.
Obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card within three months of hire.
Obtain a flagging card within six months of hire.
Obtain confined-space certification within six months of hire.
Obtain trenching and shoring certification within six months of hire.
Obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within 12 months of hire.
Obtain defensive-driving certification within six months of hire.
Obtain forklift certification within six months of hire.
Knowledge of stormwater-system maintenance and repair methods, equipment and tool operation, occupational hazards and safety precautions, basic mathematics, recordkeeping, applicable laws, office procedures, and basic computer use.
Ability to safely operate vehicles, stationary mechanical equipment, hand tools, and power tools; read basic maps and blueprints; perform manual and heavy labor for extended periods, including in unfavorable weather; and work safely in varied environments.
Ability to troubleshoot stormwater and drainage problems, follow oral and written instructions and sketches, work independently, and operate a personal computer and appropriate software.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment, dependable attendance, teamwork, customer service, inclusiveness, respect, and collaborative working relationships.
Successful completion of a pre-employment reference check, basic criminal background check, driving abstract review, medical evaluation, and drug testing.

Responsibilities

Lay and align underground pipe; install, repair, and replace manholes, catch basins, pretreatment manholes (CDS), treatment vaults, and storm lines using appropriate equipment and tools.
Interpret stormwater maps to identify main sizes, types, and locations.
Install street barricades, signs, and cones in accordance with WSDOT traffic-control standards, and direct and control traffic around work sites.
Inspect, clean, and maintain storm lines, manholes, drywells, catch basins, CDS units, treatment vaults, and drain fields; operate a power rodder, high-velocity jet flusher, and vac-all truck to clean, flush, and restore infrastructure.
Sweep City residential and arterial streets daily and haul sweeping and spoils to the decant facility.
Perform routine equipment maintenance and field repairs.
Mow bio-swales, retention and detention ponds, and related treatment and flow-control facilities using rider mowers, walk-behind mowers, associated equipment, and hand tools.
Maintain the City’s drainage system, trash racks, creeks, and waterways; inspect culverts.
Respond courteously to public inquiries, provide information within the area of assignment, and resolve complaints efficiently and promptly.
Promote safety, recognize hazardous conditions, follow safety and health procedures, use personal protective equipment, and report unsafe conditions.
Provide quality customer service and develop collaborative, respectful working relationships with team members and others.