Utility Worker - Storm/Sewer Collections

City of Wenatchee•Wenatchee, WA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Worker – Storm/Sewer Collections maintains the municipal stormwater and wastewater collection system safely and efficiently. The role involves physical labor as well as semi-skilled tasks, equipment operation, inspections, cleaning, repairs, traffic control, documentation, and worksite cleanup. Duties may include rotating on-call coverage, assisting with training, and temporary assignments to other divisions for support. Other duties may be assigned as needed or directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of full-time equivalent experience working for a stormwater collection, sewer collection, or related operation, or in construction specifically involving stormwater or sewer collection systems.
Current Washington State CDL Class A driver's license with tanker endorsement and air-brake restrictions removed.
Obtain a Washington State Flagging Card within six months of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
Knowledge of stormwater and sewer collection systems; safe and efficient operation of tools and heavy equipment; safety and security hazards, precautions, standards, policies, and procedures; and computer operation and software, including Microsoft Office products and related database systems.
Ability to understand and apply stormwater and sewer terminology, policies, procedures, and legal requirements; follow verbal and written instructions; operate a variety of tools and heavy equipment; and plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to establish effective team-oriented working relationships, take initiative, exercise sound judgment and problem-solving, and maintain attention to detail and accurate records.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; use tact, discretion, respect, diplomacy, and courtesy; develop improvements to systems and processes; and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in unfavorable weather, use safety equipment, follow safety procedures, and work in close quarters and confined spaces.
Physical ability to maintain vision for close and distant work and adjust focus; reach with hands and arms; regularly stand, walk, bend, use ladders and stairs, and handle tools and controls with coordination and dexterity; occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk and hear amid background noise; and lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

Maintain the municipal stormwater and wastewater collection system safely and efficiently.
Operate and maintain equipment, vehicles, hand tools, and power tools, including an eductor truck, pickup truck, sewer rodder, dump truck, backhoe, loader, roto hammer, jack hammer, tapping machine, torque wrench, power cutoff saw, compactor, gas-powered water pump, air compressor, and flusher.
Perform scheduled maintenance, including inspecting manholes, catch basins, and inlets; conducting video inspections; and high-pressure hydraulic cleaning of sewer and stormwater systems.
Repair stormwater manholes, catch basins, lids, frames, grates, steps, and flow channels.
Follow safety procedures and use required safety equipment; comply with instructions, policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Control traffic around work sites, including flagging and setting up barricades, cones, and flag stands.
Document maintenance and repairs and maintain complete, concise records.
Maintain a clean work environment and perform cleanup throughout the shift.
May serve rotating 24-hour on-call duty for seven days per week.
Assist with training less experienced employees as assigned.
May support other divisions, including snow plowing, sanding, de-icing application, and concrete work.
Perform other duties as needed or directed.