Utility Worker
Washington Water Service
Posted August 21, 2023
Job Description:
The Utility Worker is responsible for field operations and
maintenance work and performs relief work under various classifications. The
position works under direct supervision and requires the Utility Worker to be
independent, use good judgment, take initiative, and maintain an effective
working relationship with others. This position is located in Puyallup,
Washington.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Prepares and operates service truck daily including
loading of needed materials and equipment, removing and disposing of debris,
cleaning of equipment and truck as needed
• Communicates with office staff and supervisor including
radio communications, phone communications, and completion of reports and
providing daily logs of services performed
• Operates an assigned company vehicle for travel to work
areas, safely navigating and parking vehicle as designated to ensure public and
personal safety in all job tasks
• Attend meetings and trainings as requested by Washington
Water Service and related to maintenance of certification
• Apply knowledge of structures, main and water system to
evaluate and assess response strategies, confirms work task with
Superintendent, when appropriate
• Changes, repairs, and cleans meters, boxes, meter box
lids, valve casings, and hydrants; flushes and performs maintenance on all
necessary functions of mains
• Documents work order status and details
• Excavates, digs, and exposes service/main leaks; isolates
damage & repairs or replaces assets
• Collect water samples for laboratory testing and for
reporting to interdepartmental and outside regulatory agencies
• Prepares necessary reporting for services completed, as
required
• Responds to customer service items and urgent requests
calmly and as a priority in job completion, as encountered
• May perform other duties and jobs as requested to meet
business operational needs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or possession of a GED
• Previous experience as an Operation Maintenance Worker or
a Utility Worker-Construction
• Two years underground construction experience desired
• Valid Washington State CDL, class a or B desired
• Valid Washington driver's license & insurable under
our plan
Salary Range:
Utility Worker $20.00 - $33.03
Deadline to submit resume is: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon
the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity.
California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and
Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee
because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected
class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory
manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/4484559