Water Maintenance Operations Specialist

TheCity of Tukwilais searching for aMaintenance & Operations Specialistto perform journey level activities in ourWater Department. Water Maintenance & Operations Specialists perform individually and as part of a team in the maintenance and operations activities throughout the water system. They operate hand/power tools equipment and machinery to accomplish assigned duties such as but not limited to; meter reading field data collection grounds/building maintenance operating and maintaining valves/pumps/hydrants installation and repair of water infrastructure flagging excavating and emergency repair work on the water system

About the City

The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22000 at night and up to 150000 during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle Renton SeaTac Burien and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwilas two train stations the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.

Mission Statement

To provide superior services that support a safe inviting and healthy environment for our residents businesses and guests.

Core Values:

CaringWe support the diverse community we serve with compassion empathy and kindness.

Professional We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.

Responsive We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF TUKWILA

• Competitivesalary with scheduled step increases on an annual basis
• Excellentmedical dental and vision plans
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plan
• Deferred Compensationplan options.
• Paid holidaysas outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• VEBA (tax-freehealth savings account)
• Employee Wellness Program in addition to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How to Apply

Please submit an online application cover letter and resume via our NEOGOV job link. Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the education and work experience sections of your application along with your cover letter and resume.

Veterans Preference

Veterans Preference is available in accordance with state laws. Attach DD214 or NGB Form 22 for eligibility.

Selection Process

This selection process may include but is not limited to evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions testing and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process please send a request to Human Resources at.

• Responsible for the maintenance and operations activities assigned by the water department superintendent including but not limited to meter installs line locating leak detection service line replacement and repairs water main replacement and repairs hydrant replacement and repairs meter accuracy testing pressure reducing valve maintenance and troubleshooting check valve maintenance and troubleshooting analyzing scada trends water quality sampling workorder creation and completion Identifying assets for GIS.
• May assist in the performance of a variety of skilled activities in maintaining and repairing City infrastructures to include sewer surface water water bridges roads right of ways and easements. Duties may include installing repairing and maintaining mains pipes catch basins ditches valves hydrants stations pumps and meters; maintaining and repairing road surfaces shoulders and bridges; installing and maintaining pavement markings and traffic control devices; sweeping; and fabricating and repairing traffic signs.
• Perform maintenance and safety inspections of facilities equipment and systems requiring skilled knowledge in order to determine need for repair and to identify problems.
• Respond to inquiries complaints and service requests to include marking location of lines detecting leaks billing and water quality.
• Operate a variety of equipment such as trucks boom trucks front-end loaders backhoes vactor trucks and forklifts. Performs operational checks and preventive maintenance activities and reports needed equipment repairs.
• Perform site maintenance activities such as applying pesticides; mowing trimming pruning removing and planting vegetation; painting; and litter control.
• May operate maintain and repair specialized equipment instruments electrical panels and meters water meters and cross connection control devices.
• Direct and controls traffic to include placing traffic cones and signs; flagging traffic; and closing lanes and streets.
• Maintain reasonable predictable and regular attendance during the standard work week.
• Respond to emergency events and situations to include snow ice power outages and flooding.
• May serve as lead on projects to seasonal employees.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Maintenance and repair methods and techniques in area of assignment;
• Basic operations and equipment maintenance techniques;
• Safety precautions applicable to area of assignment;
• Tools and equipment used in area of assignment;
• Laws and regulations applicable to area of assignment; and
• Troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures related to systems maintained.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Performing skilled maintenance activities related to area of assignment;
• Troubleshooting diagnosing and repairing equipment used;
• Using hand and power tools;
• Applying traffic control techniques;
• Mowing right of ways and easements and trimming trees and shrubs;
• Applying customer service techniques;
• Reading and recording information from gauges and meters;
• Constructing and repairing piping valves mains hydrants and meters;
• Operating vehicles requiring a commercial drivers license;
• Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public; and
• Communication both oral and written sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling reaching standing mobility pushing pulling lifting grasping feeling talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.