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

About the role

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of maintenance and repair work on the City's water distribution systems, including pumps, pipes, hydrants, meters, reservoirs, and valves. The City of Port Townsend strives to provide a quality, reliable infrastructure with a focus on sustainability. The vacancy may be filled at one of four levels—Maintenance Worker Apprentice, Maintenance Worker, Operator I, or Operator II—depending on qualifications and transferable skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the Public Works team to maintain the City's water distribution system.
• Perform customer service tasks including meter reading, leak repair, and installation of taps and meters.
• Complete small construction projects such as pipe installation and replacement.
• Troubleshoot water system problems and make repairs.
• Assist with the preventive maintenance program for equipment in coordination with the Fleet division.
• Operate heavy construction equipment (e.g., backhoe, front-end loader, dump trucks, vactor truck) and hand tools (e.g., cutoff saws, compactors, jackhammers).
• Transport equipment using dump trucks and pickups with trailers.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment and report the need for major repairs.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs at the Water Treatment Facility and the Olympic Gravity Water System.
• Support other departments with underground utility work.
• Provide emergency support to other divisions and departments.
• Assist in establishing and implementing safety programs for staff and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

The following requirements apply to all levels unless otherwise noted:

• 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 of employment.
• Traffic Control and Flagging certification or must obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" or must obtain within 12 months of employment (except for Maintenance Worker Apprentice).

Qualifications by Level

Maintenance Worker Apprentice

• No prior experience required.

Preferred:

• Current flaggers card.
• Current CDL Class A.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Experience working in construction or a related field.

Maintenance Worker

• One (1) year as a water distribution apprentice or equivalent relevant experience.
• Water Distribution Manager in Training certification within 6 months of employment.
• Water Distribution Manager 1 certification within 18 months of employment.

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 a related field.

Operator I

• Water Distribution Manager 2 or higher certification.
• 3+ years' experience in water distribution or a related field.

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 a 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 a related field.

Preferred:

• Water Distribution Manager 4 certification.
• Current flaggers card.
• Current CDL Class A.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• 3+ years' experience as a job site superintendent.

Working Conditions

• Primarily outdoor fieldwork in all weather conditions.
• Repeated walking, bending, stooping, and lifting; ability to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.
• Vision and hearing at levels required to perform essential functions (may be corrected).
• Full range of motor skills.
• May require working in confined spaces and climbing/working at heights up to 100 feet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

• Maintenance Worker Apprentice: $27.06–$30.74 base pay range; $27.06–$34.43 total pay range including maximum possible longevity.
• Maintenance Worker: $27.98–$32.00 base pay range; $27.98–$35.84 total pay range including maximum possible longevity.
• Operator I: $34.04–$38.52 base pay range; $34.04–$43.14 total pay range including maximum potential longevity.
• Operator II: $36.46–$41.41 base pay range; $36.46–$46.38 total pay range including maximum potential longevity.

Additional compensation may include:

• Longevity pay (graduated schedule starting at 2% after 5 years, up to 12% after 25 years).
• Remote plant operations pay.
• Emergency response pay.
• Phone-watch pay.
• Overtime pay or compensatory time.
• Premium pay or compensatory time.
• Jury duty pay at regular rate during service.
• Call-back pay.
• Standby pay.

Benefits

• WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Compensation.
• Teamsters pension.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund.
• Time loss/short-term disability insurance.
• Life & AD&D insurance.
• Sick leave (earns 1 day per month; may be eligible for sick leave conversion annually).
• Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month).
• 12 paid holidays.
• Up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service.
• Mandatory safety shoe allowance.
• Prescription safety glasses allowance, if required for the job.
• Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Teamsters initiation fee is $100, and monthly dues are 2.25% of hourly wage × the base hourly rate rounded to the nearest dollar.