Wastewater Treatment/Compost Apprentice, Maintenance Worker, or Operator

City of Port Townsend; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k and retirement benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The City of Port Townsend is hiring for multiple positions in the Wastewater Treatment/Compost division. Positions include Maintenance Worker Apprentice, Maintenance Worker, Operator I, and Operator II. Responsibilities involve overseeing operations and ensuring compliance with various regulations.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Washington State driver's license. Additional certifications and experience levels vary by position.

This role offers a competitive pay range and numerous benefits to support employees and their families.

Qualifications

• Certified Compost Facility Operator certification or must obtain within 3 years.
• 1+ years experience in wastewater treatment or related field for Maintenance Worker.
• 3+ years experience in wastewater treatment for Operator I.
• 8+ years experience at classification II or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant for Operator II.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative tasks for Wastewater Treatment Plant oversight.
• Supervise operations at Wastewater Treatment Plant and/or Compost Facility.

Skills

Administrative tasks

Physical labor

First Aid/CPR

Flagger Training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Washington State driver's license

Job description

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: $27.06-30.74 hourly base pay range ($27.06-34.43 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: $27.98-32.00 hourly base pay range ($27.98-33.34 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: $34.04-38.52 hourly base pay range ($34.04-43.14 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: $36.46-41.41 hourly base pay range ($36.46-46.38 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 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

• 3+ years of experience leading wastewater-related plant operations involving secondary treatment
• WA State Class A CDL
• Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
• Current Flagger Training Certificate

This position may be eligible for the additional compensation listed below. Details can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

• Longevity pay on a graduated schedule starting at 2% after 5 years, up to 12% after 25 years
• Remote plant operations pay
• Emergency response pay
• Phone-watch pay
• Overtime pay or compensatory time
• Premium pay or compensatory time
• Jury duty pay at regular rate during service
• Call-back pay
• Standby pay

BENEFITS

• WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp
• Teamsters pension *
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund *
• Time loss/short-term disability insurance
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Sick leave (earns 1 day per month)
• May be eligible for sick leave conversion annually
• Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)
• 12 paid holidays
• Eligible for up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service
• Mandatory safety shoe allowance
• Prescription safety glasses allowance, if required for job
• Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Teamsters initiation fee is $100 and monthly dues are 2.25 of hourly wage x the base hourly rate rounded to the nearest dollar.

The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer.