Utility Worker , II, III- PW Seasonal

Overview

Public Works is currently accepting applications for seasonal Utility Workers. This is a great opportunity to explore public service, helping to maintain the City's infrastructure using tools, equipment, and teamwork to make a real impact every day. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and this posting may be closed at any time. The length of the season worked may vary depending on the date of hire and typically runs from April through September.

This series performs progressively responsible manual and semi-skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, and service work of all public works facilities. Employees in this classification may be assigned to the following units:
Street and Stormwater Collection, Wastewater Collection, or Water Distribution. Operates hand and power tools and motorized mobile equipment and/or electronic and hydro test equipment, depending upon the assigned unit. Usually works as part of an assigned crew in an assigned section but may have an individual or specialized assignment. Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and sometimes under hazardous conditions.

May be called out for emergency work. Attention to safety and protection of personnel and equipment is integral to work.

• Utility Worker - Stormwater — 3-Month Season: 1 position (June - Sept)
• Utility Worker - Streets — 3-Month Season: 1 position (June - Sept)
• Utility Worker - Water — 3-Month Season: 1 position (May - Aug)
• Utility Worker - Plants Operations — 6-Month Season: 3 positions (April - Oct)
• Utility Worker - Plants Maintenance — 6-Month Season: 1 position (April - Oct)
• Utility Worker - Stormwater — 6-Month Season: 4 positions (April - Oct)

Employees receive step increases on completion of 2080 hours in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy. Utility Worker I will start at Step 1 ($31.69/hour) for full time positions. The full hourly range for this position is $31.69/hour - $41.35/hour. Utility Worker II will start at Step 1 ($33.59/hour) for full time positions. The full hourly range for this position is $33.59/hour - $43.83/hour.

Utility Worker III will start at Step 1 ($35.61/hour) for full time positions. The full hourly range for this position is $35.61/hour - $46.46/hour.

At the City of Bellingham, we offer benefits that support career and personal life.

• Three-Month Seasonal Positions:
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked
  • This position is not eligible for benefits, except as required by law
• Six-Month Seasonal Positions:
  • 1 hour of Washington State paid sick leave accrued for every 40 hours worked
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
  • Upon union eligibility, paid holidays during employment period
  • This position is not eligible for benefits, except as required by law

This position becomes represented by the Local 1937 bargaining unit after the completion of 1040 hours working an average of at least 12 hours per week, on an annual basis. You can read more details on our employment benefits page and labor agreements page in the City’s website.