Utility Worker

Valley View Sewer District - Employment Opportunity

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY POSITION, APPLICANT MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID 19 PRIOR TO THE FIRST DATE OF EMPLOYMENT!

POSITION: Utility Worker

CLOSES: Open until filled.

SALARY: $5,529 to $6,169 (starting at, depending on qualifications).

BENEFITS: Full benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision VEBA Contribution).

JOB SUMMARY: This is an entry-level position. Employee will learn and perform a wide variety of tasks in a wastewater collection system.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES: The operation of equipment such as: Vactor and CCTV trucks, clean lift stations, and use a variety of hand and power tools supplied by the District. Ability to develop a basic understanding of plumbing, electrical repairs, and the sewage collection system. Ability to communicate courteously and accurately with the public and coworkers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed outdoors in varying working and weather conditions. Exposure to physical hazard from mechanical and electrical equipment, traffic and other dangers. Physical effort is required to perform heavy manual labor in underground and confined spaces. Lifting up to 60 pounds is required.

Minimum qualifications, education, licensing & other requirements:

• Ability to work flexible hours (work overtime as needed) and accept 24 hour “on-call” status. Ability to respond to emergency work (onsite) within one hour.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification, Washington State traffic/flagger control certification and confined space entry training within 6 months.
• Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required within one year.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license. High school diploma or GED. Read, write, and speak fluent English. Adhere to District policies and procedures. Provide excellent customer service skills. Ability to work harmoniously with others. Flexibility in accepting work assignments.

Please print & complete an application from the website:

http://www.valleyviewsewer.org/about-us/employment/

Submit the application and resume to:

Valley View Sewer District

PO Box 69550, Seattle, WA 98168-9550

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,529.00 - $6,169.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
All applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID 19 prior to working at the District. PPE is provided to keep everyone safe, we are all accountable to each other.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location