Water Distribution Maintenance Technician

City of Redmond•Redmond, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Redmond is seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join their team as a Water Distribution Maintenance Technician. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining the safety, reliability, and functionality of the city’s water system. You will perform a wide range of essential duties to support the reliability and safety of the water distribution system. Core responsibilities include identifying and repairing water main and service line leaks, performing valve maintenance, inspecting and repairing hydrants, troubleshooting water quality issues, conducting system flushing, installing meters, and delivering excellent customer service. Technicians also participate in a rotational standby program to provide after-hours emergency response coverage. This is a hands-on position that requires technical expertise, physical activity, and a strong commitment to high-quality workmanship. If you are passionate about ensuring a safe and dependable water supply for the community and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Any combination equivalent to high school diploma or equivalency and one (1) year construction or trades experience.
Valid Washington State Driver's License and a driving record that meets City standards.

Nice To Haves

CDL, Class A
Washington State Department of Transportation Flagging Certification
First Aid/CPR
WDM 1

Responsibilities

Install and repair water mains, valves, fire hydrants, service lines, blow offs, air relief assemblies, and pressure reducing valves
Perform a full range of maintenance and repair duties, such as locating and repairing leaks in water mains, service lines, tapping, cutting, fitting, laying, cleaning and flushing lines and fittings and restoring area to original condition
Adhere to safety standards and programs, including confined space entry, fall protection, asbestos-cement pipe cutting and respiratory protection, and work zone safety.
Hydro-excavate to locate water mains or service lines for repair or to locate other underground utilities
Operate gate valves and butterfly valves throughout water system
Test, replace, repair, read and install residential and commercial water meters (touch read and radio read), including the installation of the MXU signal device on radio read meters
Complete meter reads and troubleshoot and repair water meters and service lines based on work orders generated by the customer or utility billing office
Flush the water system and conduct pressure and volume tests and check for chlorine residual in the water after cleaning
Inspect new water lines and various system infrastructures at construction sites for compliance with City standards and bond release
Maintain diligent maintenance and inspection records and provide accurate field information to update GIS systems.

Benefits

MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente. All employee healthcare premiums paid for by the City of Redmond.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan
DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses
PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – with (13) paid holidays per year
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan
Annual COLA adjustments
Annual merit increases of up to 5%