Water Maintenance Worker

Position Purpose
Under general supervision, installs, maintains repairs and upgrades the City water distribution system and related facilities.

New hires generally start between $6,565.50 and $7,239.00 per month. Placement within the position’s full wage scale is based on qualifications and professional experience. The full wage scale for this position is between $6,565.50 and $7,981.50 per month.

To view the full job description, view the included link: Water Maintenance Worker

About the Department
Public Works & Utilities serves a growing population of over 40,000 residents and businesses. The Department is responsible for a wide range of infrastructure maintenance, operations, and civil engineering services to our citizens involving street transportation and traffic control, storm runoff and surface water management, drinking water distribution, sewage collection and conveyance, and wastewater treatment.

The Water Division is responsible for the maintenance and operation of constant and safe delivery of potable water to over 10,000 customer accounts through 138 miles of distribution mains, 18 pressure reducing stations, three 1.5 million gallon reservoirs, and one three-million gallon reservoir and pumping station.

About the City
The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 43,770 (MRSC_2026) and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department. Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and/or City Administrator and oversee approximately 264 full–time-equivalent employees.The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
 

• Performs specialized work in the installation, repair and maintenance of the City water and related systems including: City water mains, fire hydrants, valves, meters and others.
• Maintains City grounds including: mowing and trimming grass, pruning shrubs and removing debris when necessary; repairs sidewalks, streets and lawns as necessary following water system work; prepares asphalt for repair work.
• Operates a variety of equipment including: a forklift, vactor truck, dump truck and trailer, loader, backhoe, pipe threading device, jackhammer, air compressor and hand and small power tools in accomplishing work assignments.
• Installs repairs and maintains PRV stations as required.
• Installs new mains, services hydrants and valves as necessary.
• Assists other department personnel with cross connection testing of back flow assembly devices.
• Assists Sewer division with routine or emergency work as necessary; shuts down valves and reroutes water flows as necessary.
• Tests water samples and chlorine samples for water clarity; locates, dispatches and assists street department with routine and emergency situations.
• Assists with the installation of valves, meters, hydrants and related items; removes, installs and maintains pipes, flushes water mains and cleans reservoir as necessary and utilizes appropriate storing and safety equipment.
• Reads maps, plans, specifications and other drawings as required.
• Loads and unloads materials onto trucks; cleans trucks and tools; performs flagging and traffic control on projects as required.
• Communicates with other City departments regarding repairs and maintenance issues.
• Records and logs new information and prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports including GPS water components and mapping.
• Conduct fire line detection checks as required.
• Responds to emergency call-out and performs water watch duties as necessary or directed.
• Maintains a variety of records and reports
• Reads water meters.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED Certificate required AND
• Six Months of experience is required in  a construction, maintenance, mechanical, underground, plumbing or similar position where hand and power tools such as saws, wrenches, shovels, drills, jackhammers, etc. have been used OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, and/or vactor trucks.
• Experience repairing, installing and maintaining water systems.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• A valid Driver's License at time of hire and a driving record that is acceptable to the City’s insurance requirements. Out of state candidates must obtain their WA State Driver's License within 30 days after moving to WA https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/moving.html 
• "Class A" CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements within one year from date of hire.
• Certification by the State of Washington as a Water Distribution Specialist within 2 years from date of hire.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen Cards within 2 years from date of hire.
• Flagger Certification within 3 years from date of hire.
• Other specialty certifications/licenses as required by state and federal law and/or OSHA and WAC regulations may be required within a specified period of time after hire.
• A criminal background check is required following a verbal offer of employment. Criminal history is not an automatic employment disqualifier. Results are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with USDOT requirements. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:
 
Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor work environment.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Physical Abilities:

• Walking or otherwise moving over rough terrain.
• Sitting, standing or otherwise remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Hearing, speaking or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone.
• Operating various equipment and tools.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist, gripping, kneeling or crouching, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling and twisting or otherwise positioning oneself to accomplish tasks.
• Ascending/descending, ladders and inclines.
• Working at heights, working on a high ladder and working in a confined space.
• Working over water, working alone and working in remote locations.
• Working in a noisy work area, working in direct sunlight, working in outside temperature extremes and working in dampness.
• Heavy physical labor including lifting/carrying or otherwise moving or transporting 50-100 pounds.
• Operating a passenger vehicle, heavy truck, and heavy equipment and rotating machinery.
• Reading and understanding printed and electronic messages and related materials.
• Hearing voice conversation and hearing alarms.
• Possessing close vision, far vision, side vision, depth perception, night vision and color vision.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment based on required City Policy.

Hazards:

• Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
• Adverse weather conditions.
• Working in and around moving traffic.
• Exposure to smoke, noxious odors, toxic fumes and chemicals, epoxy chemicals, poison oak or ivy, dust or pollen, insect stings, solvents, oil and ink.
• Working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber.