Utility Craftsworker - Water Maintenance - City of Richland : Job Details

Salary: $29.44 - $33.95 Hourly Location : City Shops: 2700 Duportail - Richland, WA Job Type: Regular Full-Time (Non-Exempt) Job Number: 2024-00098 Department: Public Works Opening Date: 10/31/2024 Closing Date: 12/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: 3000 General Summary The ideal candidate will have the core values to protect and serve the citizens of Richland, be cognizant of the responsibility that is required to provide clean safe drinking water. This person will be a team player and willing to help other members of the team to flourish and be successful, have strong problem-solving skills to ensure the Water Plant is meeting regulatory requirements. Under the direction of the Water Manager or designee, performs semi-skilled work in a variety of crafts toward the construction, maintenance and repair of the City's water mains, service connections, valves, hydrants, automated meter system, treatment plants, reservoirs, pump stations and other facilities of a water system. Subject to after hours and weekend work as needed. Safely performs all job functions. Click to view the complete job description to include essential functions and working conditions. The pay for this position is set by a Collective Bargaining Agreement starting at Step A $29.44. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who apply prior to November 14th. First review of applications will take place beginning on November 15th and then weekly until the closing date. Minimum QualificationsEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED.

• One (1) year of experience in constructing, maintaining, or repairing water systems.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver's license upon hire date, with an ability to obtain a Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement within one (1) year of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
• Obtain Valid Flaggers certification within six (6) months of hire date and maintain throughout employment.
• Must have current Washington State Water Distribution Manager I certification within 18 months of hire and obtain Washington State Water Distribution Manager II certification within one (1) year of eligibility to test and maintain throughout employment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Current Water Distribution Manager I Certification.
• Current Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
• Current Flagger Certification.

Supplemental Information Selection will be made based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable), and an interview process. Final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check and pre-employment physical commensurate to the position. Summary of City of Richland benefits for IUOE affiliated staff (union-represented employees):Regular Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Excellent preferred provider plan with a substantial City-paid contribution
• City-paid dental and vision plans
• City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employees annual salary)
• City-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 3% City-match (base pay) deferred compensation plans with 457 and 401(a) options
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• City-paid and Employee-paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Employee Assistance Program

Temporary (Seasonal) Employee Benefits (*Must meet eligibility requirements)

• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)*
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 4 hours per month of service (paid upon completion of the temporary assignment)
• Paid Holidays

Limited Term (Project Based) Employee Benefits (*Must meet eligibility requirements)

• Excellent preferred provider plan with a substantial City-paid contribution*
• City-paid dental and vision plans*
• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)*
• Paid Time Off (PTO)*
  • 12 hours per month of service
• Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Rates **Rates subject to change based upon collective bargaining agreement (CBA). See CBA for eligibility requirements. For 2022-2024 IUOE CBA, rates are as follows:Years of Continuous Service**Hours Per Month** 0-9: 20.17 10-15: 22.17 16-20: 24.17 20+: 26.17 01 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have a Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement?

• Yes
• No
• I have a Class A CDL but no tanker endorsement.

04 I understand that if I do not have a Class A CDL with a tanker endorsement, I will be required to obtain and maintain this within one year of hire.

• Yes, I understand this job requirement.
• No, I am not able to meet this job requirement.
• I already have a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.

05 Do you have a valid Flagger certification?

• No
• Yes

06 I understand that if I do not have a valid Flaggers certification, I will be required to obtain and maintain one within 6 months of hire, if selected.

• Yes, I understand this job requirement.
• No, I am not able to meet this job requirement.
• I already have a valid Flaggers certification.

07 Do you have a current Washington State Water Distribution Manager I certificate?

• No, I cannot obtain this.
• Yes
• No, but I can obtain a certificate within 18 months of hire, if selected.

08 Do you have a current Washington State Water Distribution Manager II certificate?

• No, I cannot obtain this.
• Yes
• No, but I can have a certificate within one (1) year of eligibility to test

09 Which best describes your experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of water systems?

• No experience
• I have some experience, but less than one year
• I have at least one year of experience
• I have at least two years of experience
• I have at least three years of experience or greater

10 Please describe your experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of water systems, including where this experience is from (employer) and dates (to/from) performing this type of work. If no experience, put N/A. 11 Which best describes your experience in general underground construction, including knowledge of digging/trench safety requirements and procedures?

• I have no experience.
• I have some experience, but less than one (1) year.
• I have one (1) but less than three (3) years of experience.
• I have three (3) but less than five (5) years of experience.
• I have five (5) or more years of experience.

12 Which best describes your computer experience in a windows based computing environment?

• I have little experience using windows based computers
• I have basic skills with windows based computers
• I am proficient with windows based computers
• Ii have advanced skills with windows based computers

Required Question