Storm and Surface Water Skilled Worker
Storm and Surface Water Skilled Worker
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Job Description
Come Join the City of Bellevue!
Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.
New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.
Job Summary
How does working in a fastpaced team environment with a wide variety of benefits and career growth sound Twelve paid holidays sixteen hours of personal time off guaranteed overtime opportunities annual pay raises monthly vacation and sick leave accrual. In addition to all of these great perks employees get medical dental and vision benefits for themselves and family members along with multiple retirement benefits. We also provide an annual allotment to purchase work clothing and boots Carhartt .511 and more. All of thisontopof the posted hourly wage. For more details about medical dental vision and multiple retirement options for benefits refer to the Benefits link when you apply.
Bellevue Utilities is seeking aSkilled Workerto join our Storm and Surface Water team. The Storm and Surface Water team is tasked with inspection operation and maintenance of the Citys Storm and Surface Water System that:- Provides flood control; Protectswaterquality;
- Providesthesafeconveyanceofstormwatertostreamslakesandwetlands; Protects natural habitat; and
- Provideseducationtoprotecttheenvironment.
Individuals assigned to this job classification perform a wide variety of maintenancerelated tasks. Under direct supervision employees will inspect repair construct and clean the public drainage system; be involved in vegetation removal and brushing; reconstruct stream corridors; dig around utility sites drive light duty vehicles and keep them clean; as well as flag and direct traffic. This job classification typically inspects and maintains a variety of tools and safety equipment used in their job. The work is often strenuous and repetitive.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performroutineinspectionrepairconstructionanddrainagemaintenance. Perform basic masonry and pavement and utility repair.
- Usebackhoesdumptruckstruckandtrailercombinationsforkliftsetc. Clean catch basins and pipelines.
- Clearbrushandweedsindetentionponds. Remove debris from streams.
- Performinspectionsofthestormdrainagesystem.
- Assist in storm events and pollution event response emergencies.
Qualifications
- Basicmechanicskills/knowledge.
- Sixmonthsworkknowledge/experienceinconstruction. Customer service experience with the general public.
- Basic computer and keyboard skills. Demonstratedabilitytoworkeffectivelyinteams.
- General knowledge and ability to interpret maps drawings and records. Demonstratedabilitytoadheretosafetyproceduresworkrulesandguidelines. Possess excellent verbal listening and interpersonal communication skills.
- Mustbeableandwillingtoworkovertime(includingnightsandweekends). Required to respond to emergencies on a 24hour basis.
- by City standards.
- MustbeabletoobtainaWashingtonStateClassACommercialDriversLicense(CDL)withatankerendorsement .
- Selectedcandidatemustpassapreemploymentflexibilitytestandphysicalcapacitytest.
- Selected candidates who possess a current CDLmustpassapreemploymentdrugandalcoholtest(consistentwith Federal Laws requiring drug and alcohol testing for all job classifications requiring a CDL).
- Selected candidates who do not currently possess a CDLwillbesubjecttoadrugandalcoholtestuponobtaining CDL in accordance with DOT rules and regulations.
- Must meet current eligibility requirements for Washington Stateissued CDL/CLP Information
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
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- chemicals and equipment.
- Workisoftenstrenuousandlastsforlongdurationswithshortbreaks.
- Individuals must have adequate hearing and visual acuity to successfully perform the essential job functions and requirements of the position.
- Individualsmustbeabletohearspeakandunderstandverbalcommunicationandotheroutsidesoundsources. Vision abilities include close distance color peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. This is a union position.
- Requiredtorespondtoemergenciesona24hourbasis.
Job site: Bellevue Service Centerth Avenue NE Bellevue
This is a nonexempt union position.
HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.- Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
- We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
- Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
- All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
- Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
- Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.
At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.
Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office ator .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.The City of Bellevue participates in the EVerify program. Learn more about the EVerify program.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
