What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Craftsworker - Wastewater Maintenance position at City of Richland, WA?
General Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor or designee, performs semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of the City's wastewater and stormwater systems, to include assisting in the operation of backhoes, dump trucks, jet/vac trucks and TV trucks. Subject to after hours and weekend work as needed.
Under the direction of the Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor or designee, performs semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of the City's wastewater and stormwater systems, to include assisting in the operation of backhoes, dump trucks, jet/vac trucks and TV trucks. Subject to after hours and weekend work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED.
- One (1) year of experience in wastewater or stormwater, and/or underground utility construction, maintenance, and/or repair.
- Valid driver's license including a Class "A" CDL with tanker endorsement upon hire date.
Desirable Qualifications
- Two (2) years of experience in wastewater and/or stormwater maintenance and repair.
- One (1) year of experience in underground utility construction, maintenance, and/or repair.
- Prior experience in building and grounds construction
- Basic knowledge of digging and/or trenching safety requirements and procedures.
- Valid Washington State Flagger Certification
Supplemental Information
Final selection will be based on overall qualifications, interview process, background/reference check, and pre-employment physical commensurate to the position, to include DOT drug & alcohol screening.
If no qualified regular City employees apply within the internal posting close date/time, then all qualified external applicants will be considered. Internal qualified applicants who apply after the initial five (5) day promotional posting will compete with qualified external applicants.
- NOTE: This position will be posted internally/externally concurrently for ten (10) working days. However, only qualified, regular full-time, City employees will be given first consideration if they apply within the first five (5) working days of posting.
If no qualified regular City employees apply within the internal posting close date/time, then all qualified external applicants will be considered. Internal qualified applicants who apply after the initial five (5) day promotional posting will compete with qualified external applicants.
Summary of City of Richland benefits for IUOE affiliated staff (union-represented employees):
Regular Full-Time Employee Benefits
Regular Full-Time Employee Benefits
- Excellent preferred provider plan with a substantial City-paid contribution
- City-paid dental and vision plans
- City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employees annual salary)
- City-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 3% City-match (base pay) deferred compensation plans with 457 and 401(a) options
- Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
- City-paid and Employee-paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
- Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)*
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 4 hours per month of service (paid upon completion of the temporary assignment)
- Paid Holidays
- Excellent preferred provider plan with a substantial City-paid contribution*
- City-paid dental and vision plans*
- Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)*
- Paid Time Off (PTO)*
- 12 hours per month of service
- Paid Holidays
**Rates subject to change based upon collective bargaining agreement (CBA). See CBA for eligibility requirements. For 2022-2024 IUOE CBA, rates are as follows:Years of Continuous Service**Hours Per Month**
0-9: 20.17
10-15: 22.17
16-20: 24.17
20 : 26.17
