Lead Worker - Utilities

Salary : $39.62 - $46.87 Hourly

Location : Lynnwood, WA

Job Type : Regular Full-Time Benefitted

Job Number : 2024-00053

Department : PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : TEA

Summary

The City of Lynnwood is seeking a positive, self-starting, proactive, wastewater Lead to join our Utilities team. The main function of this position is to inspect, maintain, clean and repair the City of Lynnwood's wastewater system and components while backing up the water utility department on an as needed basis. Daily functions of this job will include using jet trucks, vactors, the TV van, specialized construction and basic hand tools.

Under limited supervision, leads a work crew in the installation, construction, repair and maintenance of water and wastewater utility systems.

An ideal candidate will have experience in utility infrastructure, asset management, customer service and leading utility crews.

While this position is open until filled, interviews will begin the week of January 27, 2025.

Essential Functions

Essential job functions includes but is not limited to the following :

• Receive written and oral work assignments from supervisor and / or foreman; determine necessary equipment, personnel and material needs.
• Determine the best way to set up a job site; assign staff to obtain and set up equipment, tools and materials needed to complete assignment.
• Operate heavy and / or specialized construction equipment.
• Oversee work crew responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing water and sewer mains and fire hydrants.
• Oversee work crew responsible for patching and repairing sidewalks, curbs, gutters and other concrete fixtures upon completion of an assignment.
• Assign workers to mow and maintain right-of-ways, perform vegetation control as needed.
• Operate all snowplow trucks and sanders in inclement weather.
• Investigate and respond to citizen complaints as assigned.
• Act as the Foreman or Utilities Maintenance Supervisor in the absence of the Foreman or Utilities Maintenance Supervisor as assigned.
• Provide on-the-job training for Maintenance Worker I and Maintenance Work II positions in heavy equipment operation, construction and repair techniques.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires four years experience in heavy manual labor or an equivalent combination of related education and experience; experience overseeing work crews to include experience training co-workers and subordinates in related craft desired; must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Drivers License with a Class A CDL certification with a driving record acceptable to the CIty's insurance carrier; must possess and retain Washington State Traffic Control and work zone safety certifications or be able to obtain with six months of hire.

Additional Information

Job Location and Equipment Utilized

Work is performed in an outdoor environment in seasonal heat, cold, and all other weather conditions. Exposure to toxic or hazardous substances, vibrations, airborne particles, dirt, fumes, and traffic also occur. Equipment utilized includes large vehicles such as backhoes, loaders, various kinds of trucks, street sweepers, and other standard construction vehicles. Other kinds of hand-held equipment, including concrete saws, jackhammers, compressors, sandblasters, spray guns and hand tools are also required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Physical Traits

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : Teamsters

Medical Benefits

The City of Lynnwood offers Teamsters regular full-time staff two options for medical coverage - Regence Blue Shield or Group Health Cooperative. Employees are covered at no cost and can cover their spouse and / or dependents at a cost of 10% of premiums.

Dental Benefits

The City of Lynnwood dental coverage is through Washington Dental Service. Employees are covered at no cost in our incentive-based plan and can cover their spouse and / or dependents at a cost of 10% of premiums.

Vision

The City also offers AFSCME regular full-time employees vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). Coverage includes one eye exam and new lenses every 12 months, and new frames every 24 months. Employees pay 100% of spouse and / or dependent vision coverage.

Employee Assistance Program

Our EAP provides free, short-term, confidential counseling and is accessible 24 hours per day, seven days per week for the employee and family members.

Medical, dental, vision and EAP are effective the first of the month following your date of hire.

Voluntary Benefits

The City of Lynnwood offers eligible regular full-time employees the opportunity to participate in several voluntary benefits on a self-pay basis. Voluntary benefits include :

Vacation

Vacation is accrued based on the AFSCME Union Contract.

Sick Leave

Sick leave is accrued based on the AFSCME Union Contract.

Holidays

The City of Lynnwood observes 11 paid holidays per year plus one floating holiday.

FMLA Leave

Employees with at least 12 months of service and who have worked at least 1,250 hours are entitled to an unpaid leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a qualifying health condition.

Retirement

All regular full-time staff will participate in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems.

Direct Deposit

All regular full-time employees are eligible to participate in the direct deposit payroll program at no cost.

Reviews and Pay Increases

Employees receive an initial performance review at the end of their orientation period followed by annual reviews based on date of hire. The pay range for employees is established by union contract. Employees receive increases once a year until they reach the top of their salary range, pending satisfactory or better performance. COLA's may be given annually per union contract or Council approval.

Employee Records and Privacy

Records are confidential and not released without an employee's consent unless legally mandated. Employees (and their supervisors) may review their files by contacting the Human Resources Department. The only information that will be released to outside inquiries without a signed release is the employee's dates of employment, job title, status (full- time or part-time) and in some cases, pay rate

Emergency response is a large part of what we do. Do you have any objection to taking 24 hr. Standby-Duty on a rotating basis or responding after-hours to general emergencies when needed?

Please tell us about your experience in a leadership role regarding public utilities?

Are you competent with a PC and most Microsoft Office programs?

Please list any certifications from the Washington Dept. of Health such as Water Distribution Manager, Cross-Connection Control, or Backflow Tester?

Do you have any welding or fabrication experience?

Are you familiar with sewer lift stations and their overall function within the sewer system?

Do you have any experience working with a sanitary sewer system (i.e. jetting, video survey, root-cutting, pipe repairs)?

Required Question

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