Wastewater Treatment​/Compost Apprentice, Maintenance Worker, or Operator

The City of Port Townsend is recruiting to fill one vacancy in the Wastewater Treatment/Compost division of Public Works at any of the levels described below depending on experience. We are also hiring a Crew Chief or Crew Chief Apprentice. This position performs the administrative tasks and physical labor related to the oversight, operations, and supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and/or Compost Facility.

The City of Port Townsend strives to provide quality and reliable infrastructure operations in service to the community and environment as the City looks toward a sustainable future. Complete job descriptions are available here. Maintenance Worker Apprentice Pay Range: $ hourly base pay range ($ total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay)

Minimum Requirements *

High school diploma or GED
* Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
* Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council or must obtain within 3 years of employment in this position
* First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of employment
* Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position Preferred
* WA State Class A CDL
* Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
* Current Flagger Training Certificate Maintenance Worker Pay Range: $ hourly base pay range ($ total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay)

Minimum Requirements
* High school diploma or GED
* Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
* One (1) year as a wastewater treatment or biosolids apprentice or equivalent relevant experience
* WA State Wastewater Treatment OIT within 6 months of employment
* WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group I within 18 months of employment
* Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council or must obtain within 3 years of employment in this position
* First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of employment
* Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position
* Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the position Preferred qualifications
* WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group I
* 2+ years' experience working in a wastewater or water related field
* WA State Class A CDL
* Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
* Current Flagger Training Certificate Operator I Pay Range: $ hourly base pay range ($ total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay)

Minimum Requirements
* High school diploma or GED
* Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
* WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group II or higher certification
* 3+ years of experience working at a wastewater treatment plant
* Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council or must obtain within 3 years of employment in this position
* First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of being in this position
* Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position
* Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the position

Preferred Qualifications
* 5+ years' experience working in a wastewater treatment or related field
* WA State Class A CDL
* Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
* Current Flagger Training Certificate Operator II Pay Range: $ hourly base pay range ($ total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay)

Minimum Requirements
* High school diploma or GED
* Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
* WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group II or higher certification
* 8+ years of experience working at a classification II or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant
* Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council
* First Aid/CPR certification…