Water System Worker

Position: Water System Worker
Job Status: Open – applications accepted until position is filled
Compensation: $28.98 to $36.99/ hour DOE/Q

North Perry Avenue Water District, located in Bremerton, Washington, is seeking a full-time Water System Worker to join our team. We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual who takes initiative and is eager to learn. No prior experience is required; however, related experience in the water industry and/or construction can be a plus.

This position assists with construction, facility maintenance, and overall operation of the district’s water system, essential to ensuring reliability and quality of the district’s water supply and distribution system.

This position reports directly to the Field Operations Supervisor and follows a four-day workweek schedule, Monday through Thursday from 6: 30 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m.

Benefits and Salary

• Hourly pay of $28.98 to $36.99, depending on experience and qualifications
• Combined leave accrual of 16 hours per month
• 12 Paid holidays per year
• 4/10 work schedule: Monday – Thursday, 6: 30am – 5: 00pm
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage through the PEBB Program, with the district contributing $2,000 monthly toward premiums
• Long-term disability and life insurance coverage, plus HRA VEBA benefits
• Washington State DRS retirement plan (PERS 2 or PERS 3)
• Longevity incentives awarded at 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of continuous service

Example of Duties:

• Assist with installation, inspection, repair and maintenance of water mains, service lines, meters, fire hydrants, and other distribution components.
• Assist with maintenance on water system facilities, including treatment systems, pumps, buildings, and reservoirs
• Assist with maintenance of facilities such as landscaping, painting of buildings and/or fire hydrants
• Respond to routine customer service requests as assigned by the office or supervisor
• Maintain accurate work records and enter data into the asset management system
• Assist with meter reading as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Communicate clearly and effectively, including verbal, written and electronic communication
• Ability to consistently deliver high quality work both collaboratively within a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid Washington State driver’s license
• Position: Water System Worker
• Ability to meet insurance requirements
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, perform semi-heavy labor in a variety of weather conditions; must be available to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends in emergency situations
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months
• Current flagging and traffic control certifications, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months

Application Process:
Applications are available for pickup at our office (2921 Perry Avenue, Suite 101, Bremerton, WA 98310) or can be accessed using the link below. They can be filled out and submitted from there or printed and returned to our office via mail or our drop box located at 2921 Perry Avenue Suite 101, Bremerton, WA 98310. Drop box applications need to be in a sealed envelope and marked Attn: Jamie Knight. A resume and cover letter are required with all applications.

Upon review of applications, selected applicants will be contacted for possible interviews or additional information. Interviewed applicants will be required to provide a driving abstract. North Perry Water is a Drug-Free Business. As such a pre-employment drug screening is required before any employment has commenced along with a background check.

Salary/Compensation: $28.98 - $36.99 per hour

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