Water Sewer Technician

# POSITION OVERVIEW: As the Water/Sewer Tech you will ensure the community of Port Ludlow receives potable water distribution/wastewater collection and treatment. You are responsible for ensuring operations are compliant with regulations while minimizing the impact to the environment. You maintain communications in an efficient, professional, and courteous manner. All tasks and interactions are done in a way that upholds the company’s mission, vision, and values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Associates Degree of applied science or any combination of experience, education and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required.

- 1-2 years of water or wastewater experience required

- State certification for Water Distribution Manager 1 OIT, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 1 OIT, or participation in Evergreen Rual Water of Washington (ERWOW) apprenticeship program required.

- Ability to obtain State certification for Water Distribution Manager 1 and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 1 within 12 months of hire.

- Possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license.

- Ability to obtain and maintain a class B CDL in accordance with state licensing requirements within 12 months of hire.

- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, and ability to climb water tanks and work in confined spaces.

- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of wastewater systems including wastewater treatment, collection, and pumping systems.

- Knowledge of governmental rules and regulations as they pertain to public water systems and wastewater systems.

- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of water systems including water source, storage, treatment, transmission, and distribution.

- Required skills include general problem solving, customer service skills, and the ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations.

# ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Operation and maintenance of all components of the water and sewer systems for both regulatory compliance and physical upkeep.

- Operation and maintenance in the water system includes well pumping facilities, reservoirs, transmission and distribution, and associated hardware.

- Operation and maintenance in the wastewater system includes treatment, collection, and associated hardware.

- Performs laboratory analysis of water and wastewater samples for both process control and regulatory compliance.

- Ensures adherence to established quality assurance and quality control methodology.

- Prompt, professional, and efficient customer service, including complaints, emergency situations, utility locates, meter installations, and sewer inspections.

- Maintains a professional appearance of facilities through general maintenance required to keep facilities clean, neat and safe.

- Ensures personnel safety through participation in safety meetings, knowledge of safety standards, and adherence to established policies and procedures.

- Uphold the company’s Mission/Vision/Values

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

- Must reside within 35 miles of the plant preferably on the west side of the Hood Canal Bridge.

- Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays as dictated by business levels.

- Must be available for after hour emergency call outs and able to respond within 45 minutes to a call out.

- Must comply with company policies and state guidelines pertaining to drug and alcohol testing for CDL drivers.

PAY: $25.00 to $35.79 / per hour DOE

BENEFITS:

- Medical, dental, vision

- Life insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Employee Assistance Program

- Paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick

- Career Growth Opportunities

- Training and Development

- Retirement 401(k) Plan plus match

- Resort discounts: free golf, discounts for accommodations, dining and marina rentals