POSITION SUMMARY AND SCOPE OF RESONSIBILITY

The Opportunity:

Valley Water District has an immediate opening for a Water Utility Worker II. The District is seeking a knowledgeable, motivated individual to be part of a team whose goal is to provide safe and quality installation, repairs, and preventive maintenance to the District’s water system.

The District:

Valley Water District (VWD) is a municipal corporation formed pursuant to and regulated by Washington State statutes, specifically Title 57 RCW.  Valley Water District strives to provide its customers with clean, safe, reliable water service that meets or exceeds all water quality standards, maintaining policies and practices that benefit the health and welfare of the community. Formed in 1993, the District currently owns and operates 8 non-contiguous water systems that total approximately 3,200 connections.

The Details:

Job Title: Water Utility Worker II

Responsible To: Operations Manager

Monthly Salary: $5,727-$8,526 DOE

FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Permanent, Non-Exempt

Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Opening Date: Immediately

Closing Date: Open until filled, Resumes will be reviewed as received

Prior to hiring, a Criminal History Background Check will be conducted.

POSITION DUTIES

Job Summary:

The Water Utility Worker II is responsible for the on-site maintenance and operation of the District’s water distribution and treatment systems, physical plants, tanks, and reservoirs. The Water Utility Worker II will perform varied manual work and operate heavy and specialized equipment to maintain and/or repair water distribution and water treatment systems. This position will be required to be in the on-call rotation (every 4-6 weeks) and must reside within 30 minutes travel to the District office.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Please see link below for a detailed job description with more information on Duties and Responsibilities and Qualifications.

Water Utility Worker II 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

·       High school diploma or GED equivalent

• 3-5 years progressively responsible experience in the maintenance, repair, and operation of a water distribution system of a public utility or comparable construction experience; any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job

·       Valid Washington State driver’s license and acceptable driving record required

·       Pumping and Water Treatment experience preferred

·       Must possess:

• Washington State Water Distribution Manager I or higher certification
• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement, (or obtain within 1 year)
• Water Treatment Plant Operator 1 or higher certification (or obtain within 2 years)
• Cross Connection Control Specialist (or obtain within 1 year)
• Flagger/Traffic Control Certification
• First Aid/CPR card

NOTES

The Benefits: 

·       Paid Health Care for full family (Medical, Dental, Vision)

·       Participation in the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

·       Paid Vacation (2 weeks/year to start) and Sick Leave (8 hours/month)

·       Paid Holidays (12 + a Personal Day)

·       Health Care Reimbursement Account (VEBA)

·       The District has opted out of the Federal Social Security program and instead matches employee contributions up to 6.2% into a Deferred Comp Program.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume to service@valleywaterdistrict.com. Resumes will be reviewed as received and the position will remain open until filled.  The District will contact applicants that are selected to interview.

Valley Water District is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, family relationship, or sensory, mental, or physical disability.