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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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
• Aids 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
• Aids with maintenance and repairs at the Water Treatment Facility
• Aids with maintenance and repairs of the Olympic Gravity Water System
• Aids other departments with underground utility work
• Provides support of other divisions and departments during emergencies
• Aids with establishing and implementing appropriate safety programs for staff and equipment

Minimum 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.
• Preferred: Current flaggers card, Current CDL Class "A", Current First Aid/CPR certification, 2+ years' experience working in construction or related field.

Preferred

• Water Distribution Manager 1 certification
• Current flaggers card
• Current CDL Class "A"
• Current First Aid/CPR certification
• 2+ years' experience working in construction or related field

Operator I

• Water Distribution Manager 2 or higher certification
• 3+ years' experience in water distribution or related field
• 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.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" or must obtain within 12 months of employment in this classification.
• Preferred: Water Distribution Manager 3 or higher certification, Current flaggers card, Current CDL Class "A", Current First Aid/CPR certification, 5+ years' experience working in water construction or related field.

Operator II

• Water Distribution Manager 3 or higher certification or Water Distribution Manager 2 certification with 10 years of experience operating a water system
• 8+ years' experience in water distribution or related field
• 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.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" or must obtain within 12 months of employment in this classification.
• Preferred: Water Distribution Manager 4, Current flaggers card, Current CDL Class "A", Current First Aid/CPR certification, 3+ years' experience as a job site superintendent.