Water Distribution Apprentice, Maintenance Worker, Operator I, or Operator II

City of Port Townsend•Port Townsend, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Port Townsend is recruiting to fill one opening in the Water Distribution division of our Public Works Department. The vacancy will be filled at either the Maintenance Worker Apprentice, Maintenance Worker, Operator I, or Operator II level depending on qualifications and transferable skills. The City of Port Townsend strives to provide a quality reliable infrastructure looking toward a sustainable future.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or G.E.D.
Valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier.
First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 12 months in this position.
Traffic Control and Flagging certification or must obtain within 6 months in this position.
One (1) year as a water distribution apprentice or equivalent relevant experience. (For Maintenance Worker)
Water Distribution Manager in Training certification within 6 months in this position. (For Maintenance Worker)
Water Distribution Manager 1 certification within 18 months of being in this position. (For Maintenance Worker)
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" or must obtain within 12 months of employment in this classification. (For Maintenance Worker, Operator I, Operator II)
Water Distribution Manager 2 or higher certification (For Operator I)
3+ years' experience in water distribution or related field (For Operator I)
Water Distribution Manager 3 or higher certification or Water Distribution Manager 2 certification with 10 years of experience operating a water system (For Operator II)
8+ years' experience in water distribution or related field (For Operator II)

Nice To Haves

Current flaggers card
Current CDL Class A
Current First Aid/CPR certification
Experience working in construction or related field (For Maintenance Worker Apprentice)
Water Distribution Manager 1 certification (For Maintenance Worker)
2+ years' experience working in construction or related field (For Maintenance Worker)
Water Distribution Manager 3 or higher certification (For Operator I)
5+ years' experience working in water construction or related field (For Operator I)
Water Distribution Manager 4 (For Operator II)
3+ years' experience as a job site superintendent (For Operator II)

Responsibilities

Participates as a member of the Public Works team to maintain of the City's water distribution system including pumps, pipes, hydrant, meters, reservoirs, and valves
Performs customer service for meter reading, leak repair, and installation of taps and meters
Performs small construction projects including pipe installation and replacement
Troubleshoots water system problems and makes repairs
Assists with preventive maintenance program of equipment in coordination with the Fleet division
Operates heavy construction equipment including backhoe, front-end loader, dump trucks, vactor truck, etc., and operates hand tools such as cutoff saws, compactors, jackhammers, etc. as qualified
Transports equipment with dump trucks and pickups with trailers
Performs minor repairs on equipment and reports the need for major repairs
Assists with maintenance and repairs at the Water Treatment Facility
Assists with maintenance and repairs of the Olympic Gravity Water System
Assists other departments with underground utility work
Provides support of other divisions and departments during emergencies
Assists with establishing and implementing appropriate safety programs for staff and equipment
Other duties as assigned