Water Pipe Worker

Are you interested in a career that protects public health and clean water? If so, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is presently seeking several regular Water Pipe Workers to work in the Water Transmission and Distribution Division of the Water Line of Business. Water Pipe Workers support in the construction, maintenance and operation of the water transmission and water distribution system. These positions will report to Water Pipe Crew Chiefs.

The Water Operations and System Maintenance has four different reporting locations spread throughout Seattle and King County. You may assigned to work at any of these four reporting locations:

• Lake Youngs (16205 SE Old Petrovitsky Rd, Renton)
• Tolt Facility (13510 Carnation-Duvall Rd, Duvall)
• North Operation Center (1318 N 128th St, Seattle)
• Operation Control Center (2700 Airport Way S, Seattle)

About Seattle Public Utilities:SPU is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.6 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), check out the:

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectations
• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

We know work isn't only about what you do it's also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• Hybrid work schedule opportunities
• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

• Plans and initiates the renewal and installation of industrial and domestic water services including water mains, fire protection services and large meters of customers ensuring federal safe water guidelines are followed.

• Perform service turn on and shut offs; detects, locates and repairs leaks and breaks in pipelines and water mains; and maintains fire systems and hydrants.
• Excavates and backfills streets and sidewalks at the installation site using jackhammers, clay guns, backhoes, and other tools.
• Establishes traffic control at work sites in compliance with IAW Municipal Uniform Control Manual and Washington State DOT guidelines for protection of crews and pedestrians and clean up job sites.
• Maintains inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies on trucks; inventories, requisitions, and assembles proper materials for specific jobs; keeps track of tools/items needed for each job; and inspects all tools for proper operation and fullness.
• Examines the standard job plan print reading to ensure compliance with proper water appurtenance installation requirements.
• Ensures that safety identification and procedures are being followed.
• Operates a variety of equipment including service trucks, dump trucks, hydro-lifts with trailers, truck mounted cranes, backhoes, dozers, graders and tractor mowers, water tapping machines, pipe cutters, valve machines, welding devices and had tools. Inspects service trucks for proper operation and needed…