Wastewater Treatment/Compost Apprentice, Maintenance Worker, or Operator I

City of Port Townsend•Port Townsend, WA

36d•$26 - $37

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs the administrative tasks and physical labor related to the oversight, operations, and supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and/or Compost Facility. The City of Port Townsend strives to provide quality and reliable infrastructure operations in service to the community and environment as the City looks toward a sustainable future.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council or must obtain within 3 years of employment in this position
First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of employment
Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position
One (1) year as a wastewater treatment or biosolids apprentice or equivalent relevant experience
WA State Wastewater Treatment OIT within 6 months of employment
WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group I within 18 months of employment
Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the position
WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group II or higher certification
3+ years of experience working at a wastewater treatment plant

Nice To Haves

WA State Class A CDL
Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
Current Flagger Training Certificate
2+ years' experience working in a wastewater or water related field
WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group I
5+ years' experience working in a wastewater treatment or related field

Benefits

WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp
Teamsters pension
Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund
Time loss/short-term disability insurance
Life & AD&D insurance
Sick leave (earns 1 day per month)
May be eligible for sick leave conversion annually
Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)
12 paid holidays
Eligible for up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service
Mandatory safety shoe allowance
Prescription safety glasses allowance, if required for job
Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Teamsters initiation fee is $100 and monthly dues are 2.25 of hourly wage x the base hourly rate rounded to the nearest dollar.
Longevity pay on a graduated schedule starting at 2% after 5 years, up to 12% after 25 years
Remote plant operations pay
Emergency response pay
Phone-watch pay
Overtime pay or compensatory time
Premium pay or compensatory time
Jury duty pay at regular rate during service
Call-back pay
Standby pay