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

City of Port Townsend•Port Townsend, WA

2d•$26 - $37

About The Position

Depending on experience, this position will be filled at either classification 7 ($26.33-29.91 base pay), classification 9 ($27.22-31.13 base pay), or classification 15 ($33.11-37.47 base pay) of the City's General Government Union wage scale. Complete job descriptions are available here. JOB SUMMARY 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. Maintenance Worker Apprentice Pay Range : $26.33-29.91 hourly base pay range ($26.33-33.50 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay) Minimum 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 Preferred WA State Class A CDL Current First Aid/CPR Certificate Current Flagger Training Certificate Maintenance Worker Pay Range : $27.22-31.13 hourly base pay range ($27.22-34.87 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay) Minimum 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 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 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 Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the position Preferred qualifications WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group I 2+ years' experience working in a wastewater or water related field WA State Class A CDL Current First Aid/CPR Certificate Current Flagger Training Certificate Operator I Pay Range : $33.11-37.47 hourly base pay range ($33.11-41.97 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay) Minimum 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 WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group II or higher certification 3+ years of experience working at a wastewater treatment plant 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 being in this position Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the position Preferred Qualifications 5+ years' experience working in a wastewater treatment or related field WA State Class A CDL Current First Aid/CPR Certificate Current Flagger Training Certificate This position may be eligible for the additional compensation listed below. Details can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement : 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 c ompensatory time Premium pay or compensatory time Jury duty pay at regular rate during service Call-back pay Standby pay

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
WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group I
2+ years' experience working in a wastewater or water related field
5+ years' experience working in a wastewater treatment or related field

Responsibilities

performs the administrative tasks and physical labor related to the oversight, operations, and supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and/or Compost Facility