Maintenance Worker - Water

City of Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vancouver seeks a Maintenance Worker for its Water Division. This full-time role involves skilled maintenance work within the city's water utilities. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to safety, customer service, and technical proficiency, contributing to community service and water maintenance.

Benefits

Career development programs

Health and wellness initiatives

Flexible work schedule options

Qualifications

• One year of general maintenance experience required.
• Ability to obtain CDL within 12 months of hire.
• Valid CPR/First Aid card within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate various construction equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform service connections to water mains.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding water utility systems.

Skills

Safety compliance

Customer service

Technical proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

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Maintenance Worker - Water

Apply locations LOC0356 Ops Center - Administration Building time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 3, 2025 (19 days left to apply) job requisition id 25-0239

Salary Range

4,618.00 - 5,904.00

Job Summary

With a fabulous waterfront, vibrant downtown, great parks, neighborhoods and public spaces, a commitment to smart growth, excellent service delivery and community engagement, Vancouver, Washington is all grown up, and we need excellent talent to keep us going (and growing) strong! If you’re the type of person who is interested in joining a skilled team invested in supporting and maintaining their local community's water utilities division then the City of Vancouver may be for you.

We’re currently recruiting for a Maintenance Worker - Water. The primary responsibilities for the job are to perform skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and relevant service activities, while utilizing proper safety precautions.

This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt position covered by the provisions of an agreement between the City and AFSCME. The schedule for this position is M-F, 6:30am to 4:00pm (9/80 flex).

2024 Salary Range (will be updated for 2025)
Maintenance Worker: $4,288 - $5,482
Senior Maintenance Worker: $4,618 - $5,904

A Maintenance Worker is expected to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 12-months of employment. The City of Vancouver is committed to investing in our new employees, and scheduling staff into a commercial truck driving school once the new employee meets probationary expectations. Prior to employment with the City of Vancouver, all new employees will acknowledge understanding of this requirement and agree to a tier-based reimbursement plan if the employee separates from the City within three years of their employment date.

Job Details

Essential Functions:

• Drive, operate, and maintain the appearance of various construction equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, excavators, vacuum trucks, and backhoes in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Setup traffic control zones prior to the performance of repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
• Operate power tools such as tapping machines, compactors, jack hammers, concrete saws, and drills. Maintain and perform preventative maintenance on hand tools and assigned equipment.
• Drive City vehicles in a safe and appropriate manner at and between work sites.
• Perform service connections to water mains using tapping equipment to install valves, lateral water lines, blowoffs, hydrants and meters, flush and test installation.
• Perform regular inspections on water lines and meter vaults. Operate vac-all truck to clear ground material from meter boxes and clean, flush, and restore to operating condition.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information pertaining to the water utility system and resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Interpret water maps for identifying main sizes, types, and locations

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• Maintenance Worker: One year of general maintenance experience
• Senior Maintenance Worker: Two years of general maintenance; one year of maintenance duties within a water utilities division.
• Equivalent to a HS diploma/GED.

Computer Skills

• Basic skills in electronic database and record-keeping systems
• Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Possession of:

Maintenance Worker:

• An appropriate, valid driver's license

Senior Maintenance Worker:

• Appropriate, valid driver's license
• Class “A” commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Ability to obtain:

Maintenance Worker:

• A Class “A” commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement within twelve (12) months of hire, permit required within six (6) months of hire.

All Maintenance Workers:

• Valid CPR/First Aid card within three (3) months of hire
• Flagging card within six (6) months of hire
• Forklift Certification within six (6) months of hire
• Confined Space Qualified Person Certificate within six (6) months of hire
• Confined Space Competent Person Certificate within six (6) months of hire
• Trenching and shoring certification within six (6) months of hire
• Water Distribution Manager 1 (WDM1) within two (2) years of hire

Knowledge

• Water utility system repair and preventative maintenance techniques and procedures
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of water utility systems
• Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the installation, maintenance and repair of water utility systems
• Water utility system technology as utilized in accordance with state and health regulations
• Uses and purposes of general construction tools and equipment
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in water utility systems
• Basic principles of mathematics
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws that pertain to: Water Utilities
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Use of personal computers and basic software

Abilities

• Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints
• Work safely with hazardous materials
• Perform duties in a manner to maximize public safety with water utility systems
• Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve unusual or irregular problems and defects within water utility systems
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Operate a personal computer and appropriate software
• Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Operating Principles
• Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times
• Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
• Consistently provide quality service
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive
• Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
• Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk. Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.

This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check, a basic criminal background check, a driving abstract, a medical evaluation, and drug testing.

The City of Vancouver is committed to advancing equity and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that progress depends on more than just a verbal commitment; it depends on making meaningful organizational change. We developed and continue to develop strategies to enhance employee-centered programs, eliminate recruitment and advancement barriers, elevate employee understanding of DEI and cultural competency and build an inclusive and welcoming place to call work. We hope you’ll consider joining us on the journey!

Safety: The City of Vancouver believes every employee plays a role in maintaining a safe workplace. The City of Vancouver promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice and accomplishes work by creating safe work environments, complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Vancouver, we value and foster a workplace comprised of people with a range of different backgrounds, experiences and cultures. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is key to innovation, effectiveness and a positive culture. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Vancouver is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability sexual orientation or gender identity. Employment decisions will be made to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of equity and nondiscrimination.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Washington law, qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans’ preference when applying for City of Vancouver positions. Honorably discharged Veterans, their surviving spouses or spouses of honorably discharged Veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability who would like to be considered for a Veterans’ preference for this job should provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the City can reasonably provide them without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 360-487-8417 or email [e-mail]

Job Posting End Date

July 2, 2025