Utility Worker - Water - City of Wenatchee : Job Details

Excellent Benefits

The City provides a comprehensive benefit package that is largely employer paid including Medical/Dental/Vision, FSA/HSA, WA State PERS, Life/AD&D and generous paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave Programs. The City also offers optional 457 and Roth (up to 2% City match), LTD and Supplemental Life plan participation.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for a wide-variety of labor duties in a safe and efficient manner ranging from extended physical exertion to semi-skilled tasks requiring manipulative skills.
• Operates and maintains a variety of equipment and hand and power tools, including but not limited to an eductor truck, pick-up truck, boom truck, dump truck, excavator, grader, backhoe, loader, roto hammer, jack hammer, tapping machine, torque wrench, power cutoff saw, compactor, gas-powered water pump, and air compressor varying in frequency depending upon the season, maintenance program, climatic conditions or the Cities and customers' needs.
• Adheres to established safety procedures and utilizes safety equipment including gas monitors, tripods, harnesses and blowers for confined space entry.
• Performs excavation of holes and trenches up to 12 feet deep, installation and repair of water service lines, fire hydrants, fire lines, meters and meter chambers and water mains and main line valves.
• Adheres to established safety procedures and utilizes safety equipment as required.
• Performs work in compliance with instructions, policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Works closely with contractors and engineers on utility projects. Assists with meter installations and main line connections to the water system.
• Removes and replaces asphalt and concrete during construction excavation of water mains or services.
• Performs regularly schedule maintenance tasks including main line valve exercising, line flushing, pressure regulating valve maintenance and meter repairs.
• Controls traffic around construction sites including assembling and set up of traffic control devices such as barricades, cones and flag stands.
• Locates water and sewer utilities as requested for construction activities.
• Documents, and maintains complete and concise records of, maintenance and repairs.
• Maintains a clean work environment. Performs clean up tasks throughout shift.

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience working for a water utility or in the construction field with substantial experience in installation of water sewer, storm and irrigation mains, fire hydrants and service lines.
• Current WA State Class A CDL (tanker endorsement/air brake restrictions removed).
• WA State Department of Health Water Distribution Manager (WDM) – Operator-in-Training (OIT) Certification. Must obtain level 1 WDM Certification within 2 years and level 2 within 3 years of hire.
• Must obtain a WA State Flagging Card within 3-months of hire and maintain throughout employment.

City of Wenatchee Government

We are a full-service City employing 190 employees. In addition to Public Works, departments include Police, Community Development, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology. The City operates under a Strong Mayor form of government with seven council members. Active boards and commissions advise the City Council with governance.

How to Apply

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