Water Sewer Technician

City of Lincoln; Port Ludlow (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off including vacation, holy

Job summary

Port Ludlow Associates is seeking a Water/Sewer Tech to ensure potable water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment. You will maintain regulatory compliance and communicate professionally while upholding the company’s mission, vision, and values.

Requires an Associate's Degree or equivalent, 1–2 years of water/wastewater experience, and state certifications or ERWOW apprenticeship. Ability to obtain WA certifications and a Class B CDL within 12 months, plus a WA driver’s license,

Qualifications

• Associates Degree of applied science or any combination of experience, education and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required.
• 1-2 years of water or wastewater experience required.
• State certification for Water Distribution Manager 1 OIT, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 1 OIT, or ERWOW apprenticeship program required.
• Ability to obtain State certification for Water Distribution Manager 1 and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 1 within 12 months of hire.
• Possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a class B CDL within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, and to climb water tanks and work in confined spaces.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of wastewater systems including wastewater treatment, collection, and pumping systems.
• Knowledge of governmental rules and regulations pertaining to public water and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of water systems operation including source, storage, treatment, transmission, and distribution.
• General problem solving, customer service skills, and adherence to safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of all components of the water and sewer systems for regulatory compliance and upkeep.
• Water system duties include wells, reservoirs, transmission and distribution, and related hardware.
• Wastewater system duties include treatment, collection, and related hardware.
• Performs laboratory analysis of water and wastewater samples for process control and compliance.
• Adheres to QA/QC methodology.
• Provides prompt, professional customer service including complaints, emergencies, locates, meter installs, and sewer inspections.
• Maintains facilities to be clean, neat and safe.
• Participates in safety meetings and adheres to safety policies.
• Uphold the company’s Mission/Vision/Values.

Skills

customer service

safety rules

problem solving

communication

outdoor work

driving license

Education

High school

Job description

• Location 781 Walker Way,Port Ludlow, WA, 98365,United States
• Base Pay $25.00 - $33.00 / Hour
• Job Category Olympic Water and Sewer, Inc.
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW: As the Water/Sewer Tech you will ensure the community of Port Ludlow receives potable water distribution/wastewater collection and treatment. You are responsible for ensuring operations are compliant with regulations while minimizing the impact to the environment. You maintain communications in an efficient, professional, and courteous manner. All tasks and interactions are done in a way that upholds the company’s mission, vision, and values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree of applied science or any combination of experience, education and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required.
• 1-2 years of water or wastewater experience required
• State certification for Water Distribution Manager 1 OIT, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 1 OIT, or participation in Evergreen Rual Water of Washington (ERWOW) apprenticeship program required.
• Ability to obtain State certification for Water Distribution Manager 1 and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 1 within 12 months of hire.
• Possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a class B CDL in accordance with state licensing requirements within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, and ability to climb water tanks and work in confined spaces.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of wastewater systems including wastewater treatment, collection, and pumping systems.
• Knowledge of governmental rules and regulations as they pertain to public water systems and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of water systems including water source, storage, treatment, transmission, and distribution.
• Required skills include general problem solving, customer service skills, and the ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operation and maintenance of all components of the water and sewer systems for both regulatory compliance and physical upkeep.
• Operation and maintenance in the water system includes well pumping facilities, reservoirs, transmission and distribution, and associated hardware.
• Operation and maintenance in the wastewater system includes treatment, collection, and associated hardware.
• Performs laboratory analysis of water and wastewater samples for both process control and regulatory compliance.
• Ensures adherence to established quality assurance and quality control methodology.
• Prompt, professional, and efficient customer service, including complaints, emergency situations, utility locates, meter installations, and sewer inspections.
• Maintains a professional appearance of facilities through general maintenance required to keep facilities clean, neat and safe.
• Ensures personnel safety through participation in safety meetings, knowledge of safety standards, and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Uphold the company’s Mission/Vision/Values

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must reside within 35 miles of the plant preferably on the west side of the Hood Canal Bridge.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays as dictated by business levels.
• Must be available for after hour emergency call outs and able to respond within 45 minutes to a call out.
• Must comply with company policies and state guidelines pertaining to drug and alcohol testing for CDL drivers.

PAY: $25.00 to $33.00 / per hour DOE

BENEFITS:

• Life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick
• Training and Development
• Resort discounts: free golf, discounts for accommodations, dining and marina rentals

Additional Information

• Pay Rate Starting at $25.00/hr - DOE
• Benefits Full Time: Medical,Dental & Vision, FSA Plan, Life Insurance, 401K Match, Paid Time Off, Bereavement