Sewer Maintenance Worker OR Sr. Sewer Maintenance Worker

This is an integrated job posting and applications are open for candidates who meet the qualifications for either a Sewer Maintenance Worker or a Senior Sewer Maintenance Worker.

The range posted is inclusive of both positions. See below for breakdown:
  Sewer Maintenance Worker (PW-I): $6,565.50 - $7,981.50 monthly.
  Senior Sewer Maintenance Worker (PW-K): $7,239.00 - $8,800.00 monthly.

New hires generally start between $6,565.50 and $7,239.00 per month for a Sewer Maintenance Worker and $7,239.00 and $7,981.50 for a Senior Sewer Maintenance Worker. Placement within the position’s full wage scale is based on qualifications and professional experience. Sewer Maintenance Worker
Under close supervision and the direction and guidance of more experienced staff and management performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s sewer system equipment and facilities; operates a variety of vehicles, specialized equipment and hand and power tools.

To view the full job description, please visit the following link: Sewer Maintenance Worker

Senior Sewer Maintenance Worker
Under close supervision, performs a variety of journey-level work in the installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s sewer system equipment and serves as crew leader as directed; operates a variety of vehicles, specialized equipment and hand and power tools.

To view the full job description, please visit the following link: Senior Sewer 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.

Edmonds Street Department consists of one manager, one lead and 6 crew members that maintain right of way assets including, but not limited to: streets, sidewalks, alleys, traffic markings-signals-signage, sidewalks, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, roadside vegetation, snow and ice control, public street and pedestrian lighting, etc. The department works in cooperation with the storm department's seven-member team often sharing manpower and equipment to achieve the department's goals.

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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
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

Essential Functions - Sewer Maintenance Worker

• Performs skilled duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s sewer systems equipment and facilities; operates, inspects and maintains lift stations and assists with minor repairs. 
• Operates a variety of vehicles, specialized equipment and hand and power tools including: a dump truck, vactor truck, backhoe, loader, tractor, air compressor, jackhammer, pipe cutter and other equipment; assists in the operation of a TV sewer truck and cleaner.  
• Assists with installing, raising and repair of manholes and replaces metal rings and covers as necessary.  
• Inspects, operates and maintains lift stations, repairs pumps, floats and controls as necessary; cleans and paints pipes, fittings and related items; removes and replaces pipes as necessary.  
• Mows and trims grass; removes debris; prunes shrubs around lift stations and manholes and performs smoke and dye tests to lines according to established procedures.   
• Performs excavation and repairs; utilizes appropriate shoring and safety equipment; assists in the installation, repair and maintenance of sewer lines.  
• Flushes and removes debris and roots from sewer and drain lines; assists other divisions with projects as necessary including: snow and ice removal, street patching and other projects; utilizes appropriate shoring and safety equipment.  
• Maintains routine records and reports of work performed including: equipment usage, preventive maintenance and needed repairs.  
• Ensures availability for 24-hour emergency call-out to perform water watch duties when called upon. 

Essential Functions - Senior Sewer Maintenance Worker

• Performs skilled duties in the in the installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s sewer systems equipment and facilities; operates, inspects and maintains lift stations and assists with repairs. 
• Perform TV inspection of main lines and laterals; utilizes tracking and lateral cameras; operates a laptop computer to record data related to pipe size, depth, cracks, roots and other related concerns;  downloads data to mainline computer.
• Serves as crew leader on specific projects as directed or required.
• Operates a variety of vehicles, specialized equipment and hand and power tools including: a sewer power cleaner, backhoe, loader, tractor, air compressor, jackhammer, pipe cutter and other equipment;  assists in the operation of a TV sewer truck and cleaner.  
• Installs, raises and repairs manholes and replaces metal rings and covers as necessary.  
• Inspects, operates and maintains lift stations, repairs pumps, floats and controls as necessary.
• Cleans and paints pipes, fittings and related items; removes and replaces pipes as necessary; cleans and vactors sewer lines; removes debris with vactor and other equipment and vaporoots sewer lines with foamer and cleaning truck.  
• Mows and trims grass; removes debris and prunes shrubs around lift stations and manholes.
• Assists in sealing sewer lines and mixing lines; performs smoke and dye tests to lines according to established procedures.   
• Performs excavation and repairs; utilizes appropriate shoring and safety equipment; installs, repairs and maintains sewer lines; flushes and removes debris and roots from sewer and drain lines. 
• Assists other divisions with projects as necessary including: snow and ice removal, street patching and other projects; utilizes appropriate shoring and safety equipment.   
• Maintains routine records and reports of work performed including equipment usage, preventive maintenance and needed repairs.  
• Ensures availability for 24-hour emergency call-out to perform water watch duties when called upon. 

Sewer Maintenance Worker
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.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, and/or vactor trucks is preferred.
• Experience repairing, installing, and maintaining sewer systems is preferred.  

Required Licenses and Certifications

• “Class A” CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements within one year from date of hire.
• Wastewater Collection Specialist Certification within 2 years from date of hire.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen Cards within 2 years of date of hire.
• Flagging Certification within 3 years from date of hire.

Senior Sewer Maintenance Worker
Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED Certificate AND
• Five years of experience in public works, sewer system construction and maintenance or related experience that includes the operation and use of associated equipment and tools; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Class A CDL with air brake and tanker endorsements at time of hire.
• Wastewater Collection Specialist I certification at time of hire.
• Valid CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen Cards at time of hire.
• Valid Flagging Certification at time of hire.

Requirements for both Classifications

• 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 
• 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 is a City identified safety sensitive position and requires a pre-employment drug screening following a conditional offer of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Working Conditions are the same for both classifications

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, 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.