PUBLIC WORKS TECHNICIAN
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PUBLIC WORKS TECHNICIAN
(Wastewater Division)
Department: Public Works
Salary Range: $50,064 to $68,724/year, plus generous benefits
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:
1. 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.
2. Works with assigned crews in installing new wastewater lines and collection systems.
3. Assists the Wastewater Treatment Plant Lead in maintaining records relating to
inspections, maintenance activity, lab work, etc.
4. Determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, and water and
wastewater lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation.
5. Responds to complaints regarding wastewater problems, evaluates situations, and
explains findings to supervisor.
6. Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and inspecting
equipment and tools after use.
7. Operates a variety of construction and maintenance equipment used in the
wastewater department.
8. Performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and
refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
9. Performs all duties in accordance with appropriate safety and security standards.
10. 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.
11. Assists Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator with sampling and laboratory analysis,
when necessary.
12. Makes purchasing recommendations on material or equipment needed to carry out the
duties of the division and makes purchases upon approval.
13. 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
Valid Washington State Driver’s License and clean driving record
Flagger, confined space entry, first aid/CPR certifications within one (1) year of hire
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator In-Training (OIT) within one (1) year of hire
Tech II
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I Certification
CDL Certification with Tanker Endorsement
Standby Duty Required at this Level
Ability to Reach Stanwood Within Forty (40) Minutes of Call-Out