Water Maintenance Worker

City of Edmonds•Public Works, WA

About The Position

Under general supervision, installs, maintains, repairs, and upgrades the City of Edmonds water distribution system and related facilities. New hires generally start between $6,565.50 and $7,239.00 per month; placement within the full wage scale is based on qualifications and professional experience. The full wage scale is $6,565.50 to $7,981.50 per month. The Water Division maintains and operates the system that delivers potable water to more than 10,000 customer accounts through 138 miles of distribution mains, 18 pressure-reducing stations, three 1.5-million-gallon reservoirs, and one three-million-gallon reservoir and pumping station. The position may assist other divisions with routine or emergency work, respond to emergency call-outs, and perform water-watch duties as necessary or directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
At least six months of experience in construction, maintenance, mechanical, underground, plumbing, or a similar position using hand and power tools, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid driver's license at the time of hire and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance requirements. Out-of-state candidates must obtain a Washington State driver's license within 30 days after moving to Washington.
Obtain a Class A commercial driver's license with air-brake and tanker endorsements within one year of hire.
Obtain Washington State Water Distribution Specialist certification within two years of hire.
Obtain CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen cards within two years of hire.
Obtain Flagger Certification within three years of hire.
Obtain other specialty certifications or licenses as required by state and federal law or OSHA and WAC regulations, within specified periods after hire.
Pass a criminal background check following a verbal offer; criminal history is reviewed case by case and is not an automatic disqualifier.
Submit to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with USDOT requirements.
Be able to perform heavy physical labor, including lifting, carrying, or otherwise moving 50–100 pounds.
Be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments and meet the physical and environmental demands described in the posting, including work around traffic, machinery, adverse weather, confined spaces, heights, and hazardous substances.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, and/or vactor trucks.
Experience repairing, installing, and maintaining water systems.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, maintain, and upgrade water mains, fire hydrants, valves, meters, pressure-reducing valve stations, and other related water-system components.
Maintain City grounds, including mowing and trimming grass, pruning shrubs, and removing debris; repair sidewalks, streets, and lawns after water-system work and prepare asphalt for repair.
Operate equipment and tools such as forklifts, vactor trucks, dump trucks and trailers, loaders, backhoes, pipe-threading devices, jackhammers, air compressors, and hand and small power tools.
Install new mains, services, hydrants, and valves; assist with installation of valves, meters, hydrants, and related items.
Assist department personnel with cross-connection testing of backflow assembly devices.
Assist the Sewer Division with routine or emergency work; shut down valves and reroute water flows as needed.
Test water and chlorine samples for clarity; locate, dispatch, and assist the Street Department with routine and emergency situations.
Remove, install, and maintain pipes; flush water mains and clean reservoirs as necessary; use appropriate storage and safety equipment.
Read maps, plans, specifications, and other drawings.
Load and unload materials onto trucks; clean trucks and tools; perform flagging and traffic control on projects as required.
Communicate with other City departments about repair and maintenance issues.
Record and log information and prepare and maintain records and reports, including GPS water-component and mapping information.
Conduct fire-line detection checks as required.
Respond to emergency call-outs and perform water-watch duties as necessary or directed.
Read water meters and perform related duties as assigned.