Utility Craftsworker

The ideal candidate will have the core values to protect and serve the citizens of Richland, be cognizant of the responsibility that is required to provide clean safe drinking water. This person will be a team player and willing to help other members of the team to flourish and be successful, have strong problem-solving skills to ensure the Water System is meeting regulatory requirements.

The wage for this position is set by the IUOE Collective Bargaining Agreement, starting at Step A: $31.49 Hourly Position Salary Range: $31.49 - 36.31 Hourly##
** GENERAL SUMMARY
** Under the direction of the Water Manager or designee, performs semi-skilled work in a variety of crafts toward the construction, maintenance and repair of the City’s water mains, service connections, valves, hydrants, automated meter system, treatment plants, reservoirs, pump stations and other facilities of a water system.  Subject to after hours and weekend work as needed. Safely performs all job functions.
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**##
** LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
*** Valid driver’s license upon hire date, with an ability to obtain a Class “A” CDL with a tanker endorsement within one (1) year of hire and maintain throughout employment.
* Obtain Valid Flaggers certification within six (6) months of hire date and maintain throughout employment.
* Must have current Washington State Water Distribution Manager I certification within 18 months of hire and obtain Washington State Water Distribution Manager II certification within one (1) year of eligibility to test and maintain throughout employment.
** DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
*** Current Water Distribution Manager I Certification.
* Current Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
* Current Flagger Certification.##
** SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
** This position is posted internally/externally concurrently. Only qualified, regular full-time, IUOE employees will given first consideration if they apply within the first five (5) working internal days of posting.

If no qualified IUOE members apply within the internal posting close date, then all qualified external applicants will be considered. Internal qualified applicants who apply after the initial five (5) day posting will compete with qualified external applicants.

Selection will be made based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable), and an interview process. Final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check and pre-employment physical commensurate to the position.
* High school diploma or GED.
* One (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance or repair of water systems.

Duties listed are representative of the types of tasks and functions performed by positions of this class of work.  Percentage of time and rank of importance of duties are not listed since both will vary by position and work location.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Operates hand and power tools, and other equipment, including related computer equipment and various software programs for asset management and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) needed to support and document maintenance of programs.
* Operates pneumatic, hydraulic and electric or engine driven equipment, such as compressors, jack hammers, tapping machines, trash pumps, dump trucks, backhoe and crew vehicles with oversight from General Craftsworker as needed.
* Assists in installing, maintaining, and repairing water mains and service connections.
* Assists in installing, flushing, exercising and repairing fire hydrants.
* Assists in installing tapping sleeves and tapping water mains.
* Assists in system dead-end flushing and unidirectional flushing.
* Assists in reservoir cleaning.
* Assists with the meter testing program.
* Assists with new meter installation program.
* Installs and repairs  water meters under the direction of a General Craftsworker as needed.
* Investigates customer complaints under the direction of a General Craftsworker as needed.
* Assists in installing, repairing and exercising valves, corp stops and curb stops.
* Manually excavates earth…