Wastewater Skilled Worker
Wastewater 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 this on top of 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.
We are currently accepting applications for a Wastewater Skilled Worker. This position performs a wide variety of wastewater maintenancerelated tasks including the repair and maintenance of Wastewater infrastructure. Work is often strenuous and repetitive and is performed on the basis of clear instruction or direct supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Under direct supervision performs general duties necessary to the repair installation and maintenance of the Wastewater infrastructure and facilitiesWork is often strenuous and repetitive.
- CDL Training provided by employer.
- Use backhoes hydroexcavators 7 yard dump trucks truck and trailer combinations air hammers and trench shoring equipment.
- Performs maintenance to Wastewater mains service stubs and MHs. Conducts traffic control / flagging in the citys rightsofway.
- Responds to emergency calls after regular business hours (overtime): customer requests main and service stub breaks.
- Supports other departments during emergency events like snow & ice flooding and windstorms.
Qualifications
- Basic mechanic skills/knowledge. Knowledge/experience in construction.
- Excellent customer service experience with the general public. Basic computer and keyboard skills.
- Comfortable with technology like iPhone and tablets.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively on teams.
- General knowledge and ability to interpret maps drawings and records.
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to safety procedures work rules and guidelines.
- Possess excellent verbal listening and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be able and willingto work overtime (including nights and weekends). Required to respond to emergencies on a 24hour basis.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Washington State Drivers license within one month from date of hire. Must have and maintain a good driving record by City Standards.
- Must be able to obtain a Washington State Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a tanker endorsement within one year of employment. The city provides training.
- Selected candidates who possess a current CDLmust pass a preemployment drug and alcohol test (consistent with Federal Laws requiring drug and alcohol testing for all job classifications requiring a CDL).
- Selected candidates who do not currently possess a CDLwill be subject to a drug and alcohol test upon obtaining CDL in accordance with DOT rules and regulations.
- Must meet current eligibility requirements for Washington Stateissued CDL/CLP candidate must pass a preemployment flexibility test and physical capacity test.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL:
- Must be able to lift up to 90 lbs. and engage in considerable pulling pushing and climbing.
- Work is done mostly outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Common hazards include traffic underground lines chemicals and equipment.
- Individuals must have adequate hearing and visual acuity to successfully perform the essential job functions and requirements of the position.
- Individuals must be able to hear speak and understand verbal communication and other outside sound sources. Vision abilities include close distance color peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Required to respond to emergencies on a 24hour basis.
This is a Teamsters 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
