Maintenance Worker II - Pump Stations

The City of Lynnwood is seeking a Maintenance Worker II - Pump Stations!

This position primarily works with and alongside the City’s Pump Station Maintenance Technician assisting with all pump station operations and maintenance, and may also be required to support the installation, construction, repair and maintenance of other water and wastewater utility systems.

Includes, but is not limited to such essential functions as listed below:

• Assist in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of pump stations and components including pumps, valves, and controls.

• Assist with maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing SCADA components such as RTUs (remote terminal units), PLCs (programmable logic controllers), communication components and electrical services.

• Maintain appropriate records of station operations and maintenance.

• Free clogged pipes, valves, and pumps.

• Perform housekeeping on a regular basis to maintain efficient operation of processes, which include duties such as hosing floors, cleaning scum. Perform landscaping work around pump stations such as mowing grass, raking leaves, and picking up litter.

• Receive written and oral work assignments from supervisor and/or foreman or Pump Station Operator; assist in determining necessary equipment, personnel, and material needs. 

• Assist in determining or determine best way to set up job site; obtain and set up equipment, tools and materials needed to complete assignment.

• Operate heavy and/or specialized construction equipment.

• Dig and install sewer and water lines; test for water quality.

• Clean and vacuum sewer lines and remove blockages, using flusher trucks, rodder trucks, hand rods and high pressure water hoses.

• Survey, remove, enter manhole, make repairs, exit manhole and replace manhole cover.

• Repair curbs, streets, and sidewalks after completion of work; maintain access to easements

• Use video camera, pipe locators and detectors to inspect system for leaks, blockages, or construction problems; repair leaking pipes using sealing equipment;

• Potential to operate all snowplow trucks and sanders in inclement weather.

• Direct the work of Maintenance Worker Is, seasonal workers, Community Service Workers and other volunteers as assigned.

• Update asset management information on office or field computers and develop and run status reports.

• Perform other general maintenance work as assigned.

• Maintain regular attendance.

Requires three years experience in water, sewer, or street construction or an equivalent combination of related education and experience; must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License with Class A CDL certification or have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months of hire in the position plus have 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 within six months of hire.

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.

Job Location and Equipment Utilized

Work is based out of the Public Works Operations and Maintenance Center, and is performed in and around pump stations utilizing specialized machinery and equipment, and includes exposure to untreated wastewater. This position will require working 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

• Knowledge of safe work practices, including safety precautions for operating power and heavy equipment and use of personal protective equipment.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations and flow patterns.
• Ability to use standard construction tools, such as hammer, saw, drill, wrench, screwdriver, sprayer, chain saw and other tools.
• Ability to operate various types of heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, diagrams, blueprints and maps.
• Ability to take basic measurements of boards or spaces.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work with cleaning fluids, paints, cleaning agents and other solutions.
• Ability to plan and set up work and delegate tasks to others.
• Ability to provide safe traffic flow patterns.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift and carry objects weight up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to maneuver over rough, uneven, wet or slippery surfaces.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to reach, crouch, turn/twist, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to reach overhead or above the shoulders.
• Ability to push or pull objects.
• Ability to speak and hear to exchange information.
• Manual dexterity to operate equipment and hand tools.