Wastewater & Stormwater Technician

City of Richland; United States; On-site; USD 4,298,000 - 5,052,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City-paid dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Retirement plan participation

Job summary

The City of Richland is seeking a skilled Wastewater Maintenance worker for its Public Works Division: Wastewater Maintenance. The wage is set by IUOE with starting steps A through end step, hourly range $31.80–$36.67.

Responsibilities include operating backhoes and trucks, maintaining the wastewater and stormwater systems, and performing related tasks. A CDL with tanker endorsement is required on hire date.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience in wastewater or stormwater, and/or underground utility construction, maintenance, and/or repair.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment to include backhoes, dump trucks, jet/vac trucks and TV trucks with oversight from General Craftsworker as needed.
• Performs semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of the City's wastewater and stormwater systems.
• Operates related computer equipment and various software programs to assigned tasks.
• Operates hand and power rodding machines, and other hand/power tools and equipment in the repair and maintenance of the wastewater and stormwater systems and related facilities.
• Performs work functions at the Waste Compost Facility as assigned.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job description

The City of Richland is seeking a skilled Wastewater Maintenance worker for its Public Works Division: Wastewater Maintenance. The wage is set by IUOE with starting steps A through end step, hourly range $31.80–$36.67.

Responsibilities include operating backhoes and trucks, maintaining the wastewater and stormwater systems, and performing related tasks. A CDL with tanker endorsement is required on hire date.