Public Works Technician (Wastewater Division)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PUBLIC WORKS TECHNICIAN
(Wastewater Division)
Department: Public Works
Salary Range: $50,064 to $68,724/year, plus generous benefits
To Apply: Online at www.stanwoodwa.org
(Application can also be downloaded from website)
Closes: Open Until Filled – First Application Review – Friday, June 10, 2022
Position Summary: Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates equipment in the construction, repair, maintenance and replacement of wastewater facilities and systems.
Examples of Job Duties:
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Inspects, maintains, operates and/or repairs malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant; repairs gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment to ensure that all aspects of the system are functioning properly.
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Works with assigned crews in installing new wastewater lines and collection systems.
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Assists the Wastewater Treatment Plant Lead in maintaining records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, lab work, etc.
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Determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, and water and wastewater lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
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Responds to complaints regarding wastewater problems, evaluates situations, and explains findings to supervisor.
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Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and inspecting equipment and tools after use.
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Operates a variety of construction and maintenance equipment used in the wastewater department.
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Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
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Performs all duties in accordance with appropriate safety and security standards.
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Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling.
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Assists Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator with sampling and laboratory analysis, when necessary.
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Makes purchasing recommendations on material or equipment needed to carry out the duties of the division and makes purchases upon approval.
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Standby duty may be required for this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, including at least one (1) year experience performing a majority of the essential duties and functions of the position; or any combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
Tech I
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Valid Washington State Driver’s License and clean driving record
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Flagger, confined space entry, first aid/CPR certifications within one (1) year of hire
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator In-Training (OIT) within one (1) year of hire
Tech II
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I Certification
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CDL Certification with Tanker Endorsement
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Standby Duty Required at this Level
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Ability to Reach Stanwood Within Forty (40) Minutes of Call-Out
The City of Stanwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.