Utility Worker I - West Point

King County•Seattle, WA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a competitive posting, and the position is open to all qualified candidates. The Wastewater Treatment Division transforms wastewater to become a valuable resource for all King County communities. For those who live, work, and play in King County to have a healthy and sustainable future, the work the Wastewater Treatment Division accomplishes is valuable and important. Along with great benefits This is a great opportunity for an individual who likes a variety of work, working with a diverse team that supports the Operations and Maintenance of the West section and conveyance systems. As a Utility Worker for King County Wastewater Treatment Division, you will be involved in preventative maintenance of West Point buildings. As a Mission Critical, non-exempt employee, you will provide for and maintain critical functions of county services that must remain operational, emergencies such as floods, snow, and ice storms, etc. You will assist other staff in carrying out general preventive maintenance such as but not limited to gardening, and custodial restroom care cleaning. You will operate a variety of equipment, machinery and/or vehicles such as hand and power tools, landscape equipment, tractors, forklifts, cranes, vacuum trucks, backhoes, portable pumps, dump trucks, etc.

Requirements

Experience in the operation and use of hand and power tools, pneumatic tools and the operation of small and large equipment.
Experience in the operation of industrial steam cleaners and pressure washers.
Ability to work in confined space areas and at heights up to 30 feet with all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Ability to work effectively with others in a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued.
Effective communication skills and the ability to follow written instructions and verbal in-person and through communication devices.
A valid Washington State Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification.
Flagging and Traffic control certifications.
Commercial Driver's License class A endorsement, with Tanker.
Pesticide Spray License.
Experience repairing membrane train modules in an Membrane Bioreactor treatment plant.

Responsibilities

Assist other staff in carrying out general preventative maintenance such as, but not limited to, gardening, cleaning, operating equipment, and assisting operations and maintenance positions in accomplishing work assignments at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated facilities.
Operate a variety of equipment, machinery, and/or vehicles such as hand and power tools, landscape equipment, tractors, forklifts, cranes, vacuum trucks, backhoes, portable pumps, dump trucks, pressure washers, etc.
Perform light maintenance tasks such as, but not limited to, changing light bulbs, inspection of safety equipment, inspection of HVAC systems to change filters, fire hydrant inspections, sweeping and mopping and other custodial duties, washing windows, hosing, and cleaning facility exteriors.
Act as back-up for specific gardening, custodial, painting, and other support assignments.
Respond to unusual occurrences and assist in emergency situations.