Maintenance Worker II - Sewer

This position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City facilities, water, sewer, street, and storm drainage infrastructure.

Works under the day to day supervision of the assigned Public Works Crew Lead and general direction and supervision of the assigned Assistant Superintendent of Public Works.

None. May provide guidance to temporary staff assigned to the division.

The Maintenance Worker 2 is the intermediate-level position in the Maintenance Series. Incumbents are expected to have sufficient knowledge of construction, maintenance and repair procedures and practices and once trained, the duties require a high level of accuracy and knowledge of maintenance procedures and policies in which consequences of an error would be of great detriment. The incumbent independently performs routine to somewhat complex level of duties and maintenance work in the division to which they are assigned and requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment and action within the policies and procedures of the department.

Assist in the installation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of the various components of the public sewer collection system including, but not limited to:
Sewer gravity and force mains, side sewer lines, manhole structures, emergency generators, grinder pump and lift station facilities, valves, and other sewer infrastructure.

Assist with utility locates for both city and developer/builder use.

Able and willing to work any day or time during emergencies for snow/ice control work, natural disaster response and recovery or for other unscheduled emergencies. Assist other departments or divisions, as assigned.

• High School graduate or equivalency, and;
• Three (3) years' experience relating to construction, maintenance, and repair or with a public utility in a similar position OR three years' experience as a Maintenance Worker I with the City of Bonney Lake.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License endorsed for CDL Class A
• Successful passing of a background check, driving abstract, drug and alcohol screening
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Washington State Traffic Control Flagger Card.
• Confined Space Entry
• Competent Person
• Asbestos Pipe.
• Experience with public utilities and computer skills are preferred.

• Waste Water Collections Personnel Association (WWCPA) I or
• Washington Onsite Sewage Association (WOSSA) Septic O&M Technician
• Flyght pump maintenance training.

• Attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively.
• Practice customer service focus.
• Maintain positive interactions with all individuals.
• Build collaborative relationships.
• Anticipate problems and develop contingency plans.
• Take initiative within job scope.
• Remain flexible to changing priorities.
• Determine priorities and take prompt action.
• Meet deadlines and responds to individuals in a timely manner.
• Cognizant to the attitudes, feelings or circumstances of others and have an awareness of how one’s behaviors may impact others.
• Work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Practice social awareness.
• Ability to problem solve challenging matters in a timely manner.
• Resolves and works through conflict with grace, dignity, tact and respect.
• Knowledge of:
• The operation of a variety of light equipment, hand tools and portable equipment;
• Safe principles and practices of traffic control and flagging.

Safety standards and precautions related to position.

We are a team of dedicated professionals who respect our community and one another. We serve the public need with integrity, and will be held accountable for our actions. We choose to be united in our service to each other and our citizens. Below are a list of six core values that we encourage all our employees to embrace.

• Professionalism – Being ambassadors of the City by providing expert service delivery.
• Service – Giving helpful assistance or advice to our customers.
• Accountability - Performing the duties of my position in a responsible way.
• Respect – Fairly considering the rights, opinions and ideas of others.
• Integrity – Acting in harmony with the laws and values of the City.
• Teamwork – Working together to best serve the community.

It is our intention that the qualified applicant will embrace these values as well.