Water Utilities Program Lead Worker

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.

Do you thrive in a hands-on leadership role working outdoors and making a direct impact in your community Join the City of Bellevue Utilities Department as a Water Utilities Program Lead Worker.

As part of our Water Maintenance team youll help keep drinking water safe and reliable for more than 43000 homes and businesses across 600 miles of water main. This journey-level position provides an opportunity to lead small crews oversee critical water maintenance programs and respond to real-world challenges in the field.

We offer:

• Competitive pay with guaranteed overtime opportunities
• Excellent benefits for you and your family: medical dental vision and multiple retirement plans
• Generous paid time off: 12 holidays 16 personal hours and monthly vacation/sick leave accrual
• Annual clothing and boot allowance (brands like Carhartt 5.11 etc.)
• Growth opportunities with training certifications and CDL support
• A culture of teamwork safety and public service

If youre self-motivated organized and ready to take the lead in maintaining Bellevues water infrastructure this could be the right fit for you.

What Youll Do

As a Program Lead Worker youll guide a small crew in daily field work and help manage water infrastructure programs. You will:

• Lead train and motivate crew members while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Coordinate and perform repairs on hydrants valves mains meters and service connections.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance programs including system flushing.
• Work with contractors inspectors and Water Quality staff on shutdowns and field issues.
• Use mobile technology (iPads iPhones) to document track and report work.
• Operate equipment such as dump trucks backhoes and hydro excavators.
• Respond to emergencies like water main breaks or weather events.
• Communicate effectively with the public supervisors and other city staff.

This is a hands-on leadership roleour lead workers work alongside their crews.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in drinking water infrastructure.
• Demonstrated leadership ability including:
  • Leading small crews in the field setting clear expectations and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
  • Mentoring training and motivating team members while promoting a positive and productive work environment.
  • Making sound decisions under pressure prioritizing work and adapting to changing field conditions.
  • Holding team members accountable providing constructive feedback and supporting professional growth.
  • Balancing hands-on field work with leadership responsibilities and leading by example.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan organize and complete work efficiently.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and field reporting tools.
• Ability to read and interpret maps drawings and records.
• Attention to detail with strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Proven ability to lead small crews set clear expectations and ensure safe efficient completion of work.
• Skilled at mentoring training and motivating team members while fostering a positive team environment.
• Able to make sound decisions under pressure and adapt to changing conditions.
• Demonstrated accountability: providing feedback holding team members responsible and leading by example.
• Willingness to work overtime nights weekends and respond to emergencies.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Washington drivers license at hire with a good driving record.
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 1 year (paid training provided).
• Ability to obtain Washington Flaggers Certificate within 12 months.
• Selected candidates may be subject to pre-employment physical agility and drug/alcohol testing (per CDL regulations).

Working Conditions

• Physical outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Frequent lifting up to 90 lbs. climbing pulling pushing and confined-space entry.
• Exposure to traffic equipment underground utilities and chemicals.

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 at or .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.

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