Water Treatment/Distribution (hybrid) Maintenance Worker or Operator
Port Townsend, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
1 month ago
About the role
The City of Port Townsend is recruiting to fill one vacancy in Water Treatment/Distribution at either the Maintenance Worker, Operator I, or Operator II level depending on qualifications. This is a fulltime hybrid role that works part of the time in Water Distribution and part of the time at the Water Treatment Facility.
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, performs operation and maintenance of the City's potable water treatment system and performs a variety of maintenance and repair work to the City's water distribution system. The City of Port Townsend strives to provide a quality reliable infrastructure looking toward a sustainable future.
Complete Job Descriptions Are Available Here.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties also include Core Competencies described in detail in the job descriptions.
MAINTENANCE WORKER
Base pay range: $27.98-32.00
Total pay range: $27.98-35.84 (includes maximum potential longevity pay)
Minimum Requirements
Preferred
OPERATOR I
Base pay range: $34.04-38.52
Total pay range: $34.04-43.14 (includes maximum potential longevity pay)
Minimum Requirements
Preferred
OPERATOR II
Base pay range: $36.46-41.41
Total pay range: $36.46-46.38 (includes maximum potential longevity pay)
Preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires being onsite working in an office setting, at the Water Treatment Facility, and outdoors in the field. Field work occurs during all types of weather and includes repeated walking, bending, stooping and lifting; the ability to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.; vision and hearing at level required to perform essential functions (may be corrected); and a full range of motor skills. This position may require working in confined spaces and climbing and working at heights up to 100 feet.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
BENEFITS
This position may be eligible for the additional compensation listed below. Details can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement:
The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains, promotes, disciplines and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants strictly on the basis of job-related qualifications and competence. These policies and all employment practices shall be applied without regard to any individual's sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisors.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, performs operation and maintenance of the City's potable water treatment system and performs a variety of maintenance and repair work to the City's water distribution system. The City of Port Townsend strives to provide a quality reliable infrastructure looking toward a sustainable future.
Complete Job Descriptions Are Available Here.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties also include Core Competencies described in detail in the job descriptions.
- Participates as a member of the Public Works team to operate and maintain the City's potable water treatment system in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory standards
- Conducts water quality sampling
- Collects, compiles, analyzes, and interprets water quality, source water, and operational data and produces reports
- Maintains and calibrates pumps, analyzers, sensors, and other equipment associated with water treatment and monitoring
- Operates and troubleshoots Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computer systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Performs routine maintenance of water treatment facility buildings, booster pump stations, reservoirs, telemetry, SCADA, mechanical and electrical equipment
- Assists in the operation and maintenance of the golf course well
- Responds to customer water quality concerns.
- Responds to after-hours emergencies.
- Troubleshoots water system problems and make repairs
- Assists with preventive maintenance program of equipment in coordination with the Fleet division
- Maintains water treatment grounds and facilities in a clean, safe, and efficient manner
- Performs repairs to mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and equipment
- Assists with maintenance and repairs of the Olympic Gravity Water System
- Provides support for other divisions and departments during emergencies
- Patrols and inspects all parts of the municipal watershed, water sources, transmission facilities, and storage facilities
- Monitors all natural and human-caused processes that might influence source water quality
- Monitors stream flows, reservoir levels, weather patterns, snowpack status, and pipeline flows
- Conducts tours of the water treatment facility
- Other duties as assigned
- Participates as a member of the Public Works team to maintain 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
- 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
- Assists other departments with underground utility work
- Assists with establishing and implementing appropriate safety programs for staff and equipment
MAINTENANCE WORKER
Base pay range: $27.98-32.00
Total pay range: $27.98-35.84 (includes maximum potential longevity pay)
Minimum Requirements
- Water Treatment Plant Operator in Training (WTPO-IT) certification within 6 months in this position
- Water Treatment Plant Operator 1 certification within 18 months in this position
- Water Distribution Manager in Training (WDM-IT) certification within 6 months in this position
- Water Distribution Manager 1 certification within 18 months in this position
- Cross Connection Control Certification within 18 months in this position
- 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
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" or must obtain within 12 months in this position
- First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 12 months in this position
- Traffic Control and Flagging certification or must obtain within 12 months in this position
Preferred
- Water Treatment Plant Operator in Training or higher certification
- Water Distribution Manager in Training or higher certification
- Cross Connection Control Certification
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A"
- Current First Aid/CPR certification
OPERATOR I
Base pay range: $34.04-38.52
Total pay range: $34.04-43.14 (includes maximum potential longevity pay)
Minimum Requirements
- Water Treatment Plant Operator 1 or higher certification
- Water Distribution Manager 1 or higher certification
- Cross Connection Control Certification
- 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
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A"
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Traffic Control and Flagging certification
Preferred
- Water Treatment Plant Operator 2 or higher certification
- Water Distribution Manager 2 or higher certification
- Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Science, Geology, Ecology, Biology, Forestry, Math, Engineering, or related field.
OPERATOR II
Base pay range: $36.46-41.41
Total pay range: $36.46-46.38 (includes maximum potential longevity pay)
- Water Treatment Plant Operator 2 or higher certification
- Water Distribution Manager 2 or higher certification
- Cross Connection Control Certification
- 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
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A"
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Traffic Control and Flagging certification
Preferred
- Water Treatment Plant Operator 3 or higher certification
- Water Distribution Manager 3 or higher certification
- Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Science, Geology, Ecology, Biology, Forestry, Math, Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years' experience in a lead role in waterworks related field
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires being onsite working in an office setting, at the Water Treatment Facility, and outdoors in the field. Field work occurs during all types of weather and includes repeated walking, bending, stooping and lifting; the ability to occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.; vision and hearing at level required to perform essential functions (may be corrected); and a full range of motor skills. This position may require working in confined spaces and climbing and working at heights up to 100 feet.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
BENEFITS
- WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp
- 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
- Eligible for up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service
- Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
This position may be eligible for the additional compensation listed below. Details can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement:
- Longevity pay on a 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
- Teamsters initiation fee is $100 and monthly dues are 2.25 of hourly wage x the base hourly rate rounded to the nearest dollar.
The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains, promotes, disciplines and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants strictly on the basis of job-related qualifications and competence. These policies and all employment practices shall be applied without regard to any individual's sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisors.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.
Skills
Government Administration