Water Utility Capital Team Member; LTE

The Utility Team Member operates and maintains the water and sanitary sewer utility systems in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards. The focus of this position will be the water system, which includes, but is not limited to, booster pump stations, generators, and SCADA equipment. The Utility Team Member is also required to operate and maintain pressure‑reducing valves (PRVs), water mains and services, water valves, water reservoirs, water meters, and perform tasks related to water quality, leak detection, utility locating, and utility security.

Public Works Department employees operate in a team environment and must be able to work and communicate effectively with employees and citizens. Some evening, holiday, and weekend work is required.

• Install, replace, inspect for proper operation, upsize and/or repair water services, mains, air vac assembly’s, blow off valves, sample stands and other water and sewer system apparatus to meet City specifications and standards.
• Identify, assess, and repair malfunctions in water system components.
• Operate SCADA telemetry equipment for water and sewer to ensure proper operation of reservoir, pump stations, and generator systems.
• Video inspect, locate, and record all sewer mains and tees that require maintenance or are scheduled for capital improvements. Develop and record an ongoing preventative maintenance program.
• Install, replace, upsize, and/or repair water services, mains, hydrants, PRV’s, pumps, motors, air vacs, blow off assemblies and other water and sewer system apparatus to meet City specifications and standards.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public.
• Obtain and evaluate all relevant information to handle customer inquiries. Record details of inquiries, comments, and complaints in the City’s maintenance management system (Cityworks). Record details of actions taken; complete service requests and work orders in an appropriate/timely manner.
• Determine and adjust daily water flows to maintain reservoir level, water quality, and meet water system demands.
• Maintain hydrants annually to ensure proper operation. Additionally, clear vegetation, clean, paint, and record system pressures at the hydrants as needed.
• Adjust and/or modify pressure‑reducing valves for proper operation and maintenance. Inspect and replace worn pressure‑reducing parts, clean up the inside of underground vaults, and brush surrounding grounds.
• Inspect reservoir for proper operation of pumps and electrical apparatuses and inspect grounds for security. This includes maintaining recorders, and telemetry, obtaining readings for usage data, and performing chemical analysis for water quality.
• Determine need to repair or replace water meters based on inspection or field testing. Replace meter and/or take faulty meter into shop for repair, further testing or salvage.
• Inventory and map location of air vacs, blow offs and gate valves for proper functioning and accessibility.
• Investigate and perform routine testing and/or annual or necessary flushing of water mains to ensure a high level of water quality of the public water system.
• Coordinate repairs to existing installations of hydrants, water mains and other water and sewer system apparatus to meet City specifications, codes, and AWWA standards.
• Following the successful passing of probationary employment, the participation in on‑call duties on a rotational basis is highly desired.
• Ability to drive a City vehicle, possess a current and valid Washington State driver’s license and good driving record.
• Must have regular and predictable work attendance to fulfill the essential functions of the job.
• Other duties as required.

• High school education or equivalent and three or more years of experience in the construction or maintenance of public utilities.
• Record of excellent work attendance.
• Good verbal communication skills in the English language (listening, giving feedback, and speaking up) as well as effective interpersonal and customer relation skills are essential in a team environment. Legible written communications (directions and memos) are required,…