Water Worker

Snohomish PUD • Lake Stevens, WA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs various duties commensurate with knowledge, experience, skills, and certification in the operation, maintenance, construction, and storekeeping of the District's water systems. Incumbents in this classification assigned to the Lake Stevens Water Operations headquarters are required to establish their residence so they will be able to report to work within thirty (30) minutes after being called.

Requirements

• Level 1: Washington State certification as a Water Distribution Specialist - In Training, Water Distribution Manager - In Training, Water Treatment Plant Operator - In Training, or Cross Connection Control Specialist I.
• Level 2: Six months experience at Level 1.
• Level 3: Six months experience at Level 2.
• Level 4: Six months experience at Level 3 plus successful passage of the basic knowledge training module. After six months at Level 4, employee will automatically progress to Level 1 Water Distribution Specialist. Level 3 employees who do not pass the basic knowledge training module within six months of obtaining Level 3 will be laid off.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of applicable state safety requirements.
• Appropriate Washington State certification.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain first aid, CPR, flagging cards, and asbestos cement pipe certification within three months.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License, with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Water Foreman and Water Distribution Specialists, performs a wide variety of duties to assist in the operation, maintenance, construction, and storekeeping of the District's water systems.
• May work independently to perform basic duties such as manual labor, meter reading, setting, replacement, etc., traffic control, valve operating, hydrant painting, brushing, flushing, water facility maintenance, etc.
• Water Workers at Level 3 and above may perform standby duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• core term life insurance
• long-term disability
• accidental death and dismemberment
• voluntary term life
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings account
• retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan)
• generous paid family and medical leave program
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year
• 11 paid holidays
• one floating holiday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED