Utilities Technician

SALARY RANGE:       $35.76-$47.09/hour

CLOSING DATE:       Open until filled with first review on April 14, 2025

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Utilities Technician receives general supervision from the Public Works Administrative Supervisor and works with independence and initiative. The Utilities Technician provides a variety of technical and engineering support functions of limited to moderate complexity for the City’s water and stormwater systems. Duties include conducting inspections of utility infrastructure and equipment to ensure they are functioning safely and efficiently, using technical knowledge and tools to identify the cause of malfunctions, and adhering to safety protocols and regulations when working with utility systems.

Examples of essential functions for the water and stormwater systems include:

1. 1. Review plans and specifications for private development and capital projects for compliance with water and stormwater standards and provide summarized findings.
   2. Perform general technical and engineering tasks involved in the design, review and inspection of capital and development engineering and construction projects including water and stormwater systems.
   3. Perform utility location services.
   4. Perform routine geospatial data maintenance by digitizing, converting as-built information from AutoCAD format to GIS, and converting data from other formats.
   5. Evaluate data sources and prepare custom maps, graph reports and other documentation.
   6. Develop, manage, and maintain utility mapping data, including spatial data layers, geodatabase, attribute data, and metadata.
   7. Provide assistance to construction inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems related to utilities during construction.
   8. Maintain the asset management program and the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for utilities.

The Utilities Technician is a regular, non-exempt position with a normal work schedule of 40 hours a week. The position is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Teamsters Local 58 and the City of Ridgefield.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the level of required knowledge and abilities may be considered. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 

1. Education: Equivalent to an Associates of Arts degree with course work in engineering or related fields from an accredited college is preferred.
2. Experience: One year experience with engineering standards, city code, construction inspection and plan review related to utilities. 
3. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of civil engineering techniques applicable to the job duties as well as public works design and construction practices. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems related to utilities. Take initiative in recommending changes in work methods to improve service delivery and improve overall operating efficiencies. Ability to use a computer to perform engineering tasks related to the job duties. Knowledge of and ability to use GIS.
4. Certifications: Possession of a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

All employees are expected to work in a manner consistent with the City of Ridgefield’s Team Philosophy: work diligently to provide quality service and make a better community; with accountability, reliability, and integrity; be innovative, efficient, proactive, and adaptive; work as a cohesive team with compassion, leadership, and professionalism; and know how to have fun.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

The City of Ridgefield currently provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents. Employees contribute 10% of the medical premium which is now $170.48 per month. The City also provides life insurance at two times your annual salary, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account options and an Employee Assistance Program.

Other benefits include an Employee Wellness program, voluntary life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Leave benefits currently include vacation accrual up to 80 hours during your first year of employment, 11 paid holidays per year, 3 additional paid floating holidays, and 8 hours accrued sick leave each month.

The City encourages and supports continued professional development for all employees. Such as career-based tuition reimbursement, degree and certification incentives, and membership fees for professional organizations. Enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund is automatic.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates must submit the following materials:

1. A completed Application for Employment.
2. A current resume.
3. A cover letter explaining why the candidate is interested in the job position, strengths and weaknesses in the job, and a short summary of why the candidate is qualified for the position.

Finalists will be invited to recruitment activities scheduled to take place in Ridgefield. References will be contacted only following candidate approval. The final candidate will be required to successfully complete a background investigation.

More information about the Public Works Department and job opportunities is available on the City’s website at www.ridgefieldwa.us or by calling Human Resources at 360-887-3557.

The City of Ridgefield is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, grow, and do their best work here. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is inclusive, equitable, welcoming and that provides the best possible services for our community.

This announcement is meant only as a general descriptive recruitment guide. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and is not a complete description of the job.

Salary : $36 - $47