CITY OF SUNNYSIDE: Maintenance Worker -Water Division - Sunnyside, WA
Employer:City of Sunnyside
Job Description:
The City of Sunnyside currently has four (4) openings in the Water Division for a Maintenance Worker. A maintenance worker in the Water Division is responsible for performing regular and recurring installation, maintenance, and repair activities for City water systems, facilities, and grounds. Job functions are performed in cooperation with other members of the Water Division.
Essential Job Functions
Inspects, installs, maintains, and repairs water main pipes, which can include sewer lines to the meter, water well pumps, and related equipment.
General maintenance of water division equipment, facilities, and fixtures.
Makes service connections to the water main using special taping equipment to install valves, lateral water lines, hydrants, and meters.
Operates motorized equipment including skid steer, bobcat, backhoe, loader, small and large dump trucks, roller, tractor and vactor trucks.
Lays and align pipe for proper grade, completes meter hookups, tests installation in accordance with established procedures and back fills excavation.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Two (2) years previous experience in water maintenance/installation or general construction
Water Distribution Manager (WDM) 1 Certification
Cross Connections Specialist (CCS) Certification
Valid Washington State Driver's License
Valid Commercial Driver's License Class B with appropriate endorsements
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position
Overview of Benefits
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave (Accrual up to eight (8) hours per month
Paid Holidays - 11 Annually
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
Optional Deferred Compensation Plans Available
To view the complete job announcement or review the full job description please see the documents attached under the "Job Details" portion of this posting. All interested applicants are requested to submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Heath Anderson, at handerson@sunnyside-wa.gov. To apply for this position by clicking here
The City of Sunnyside provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
Contact Person: Location: • Sunnyside, WA Application Method:Apply Online Base Pay:$24.96 - $30.53 hourly + benefits
