Utility Craftsworker (Water Maintenance) - #258272

The ideal candidate will have the core values to protect and serve the citizens of Richland, be cognizant of the responsibility that is required to provide clean safe drinking water. This person will be a team player and willing to help other members of the team to flourish and be successful, have strong problem-solving skills to ensure the Water System is meeting regulatory requirements.

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The wage for this position is set by the IUOE Collective Bargaining Agreement, starting at Step A: $29.44.

Position Salary Range: $29.44 - 33.95

[**GENERAL SUMMARY**]{.underline}

Under the direction of the Water Manager or designee, performs semi-skilled work in a variety of crafts toward the construction, maintenance and repair of the City's water mains, service connections, valves, hydrants, automated meter system, treatment plants, reservoirs, pump stations and other facilities of a water system. Subject to after hours and weekend work as needed. Safely performs all job functions.

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## [**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**]{.underline}

## **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**

• High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance or repair of water systems.
  
  

## **LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS**

• Valid driver's license upon hire date, with an ability to obtain a Class "A" CDL with a tanker endorsement within one (1) year of hire and maintain throughout employment.
• Obtain Valid Flaggers certification within six (6) months of hire date and maintain throughout employment.
• Must have current Washington State Water Distribution Manager I certification within 18 months of hire and obtain Washington State Water Distribution Manager II certification within one (1) year of eligibility to test and maintain throughout employment.
  
  

## [**DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS**]{.underline}

• Current Water Distribution Manager I Certification.
• Current Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
• Current Flagger Certification.
  
  

## [**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS**]{.underline}

Duties listed are representative of the types of tasks and functions performed by positions of this class of work. Percentage of time and rank of importance of duties are not listed since both will vary by position and work location. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Operates hand and power tools, and other equipment, including related computer equipment and various software programs for asset management and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) needed to support and document maintenance of programs.

Operates pneumatic