CONTRACT RATE
In addition to the Contract Rate of $20.80 – $39.59 (which may be determined by previous employment) Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include the option of a zero cost medical plan (medical, dental and vision for all eligible dependents), holidays and personal leave accrual.
JOB DURATION
Seasonal positions start approximately the beginning of March and lasts to approximately the middle of September or middle of October. Employees work 12 hours per shift on a rotating schedule that includes days, nights and weekends.
Example One-Month Rotating Shift Schedule:
Days 1-4: 12-hour night shifts
Days 5-7: Off
Days 8-10: 12-hour day shifts
Day 11: Off
Days 12-14: 12-hour night shifts
Days 15-17: Off
Days 18-21: 12-hour day shifts
Days 22-28: Off
JOB POSTING
JOB PURPOSE:
Operate all fish passage facilities and equipment associated with the District’s dams in accordance with established design criteria. Perform regular inspections and make adjustments necessary to assure maximum fish passage efficiency at all times. Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of fish facilities to maintain efficiency and clean fish passage systems and related facilities. Assist the District’s Fish and Wildlife personnel with operational tasks supporting special studies or research activities. This is a seasonal position that may be assigned to work rotating shifts.
Perform operator duties as needed at Dryden and Entiat canals and Tumwater dam. May perform duties as needed at District Juvenile Fish By-pass facilities.
JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Essential functions (EF) are those activities that, if not performed, would significantly and fundamentally alter the position. Secondary functions (SF) are activities not fundamental to the job and may need to be relaxed to accommodate an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability. In the aggregate, secondary functions typically account for less than 15% of the job scope.
# EF/SF % of Time Job Functions
1. EF 30% Perform all duties associated with adult fish ladder operations, cleaning debris from intakes, regulating passage water levels, removing and installing Rocky Reach orifice gate stop logs, recording compliance report information and identifying maintenance needs within work areas. Assist District Fish and Wildlife personnel with operational tasks, as needed, supporting special studies or research activities.
2. EF 30% Perform duties as By-pass Operator, which typically begins March 15 and goes to August 31. Operate by-pass to meet established criteria, maintain water level and flows, remove debris from dewatering areas and identify maintenance issues.
3. EF 20% Perform operations (as needed) at Dryden and Entiat canals and Tumwater dam. Clean debris from intakes, regulate water way as needed.
4. EF 10% Assist in the development of by-pass operational procedures and documentation of spare parts inventory.
5. SF 10% Provide generation support services such as greasing, household repairs and providing assistance to operation and maintenance crews.
6. EF Ongoing Required to drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
7. EF Ongoing Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications listed below are representative of those required, but reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Post-Secondary Education:
No higher level education required.
Experience:
Typically requires six (6) months construction or utility worker experience. Typically requires a working knowledge of industrial facilities. Experience working with By-pass and/or adult ladder operations for two seasons is desired. Also requires CPR Certification, valid First Aid card and qualified rigger certifications within 60 days of hire.
Specific KSA’s: A fully skilled incumbent will have the following specific knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of District safety codes.
• Working knowledge of proper operation of fish passage tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of fish passage facilities and standard maintenance practices
Skills & Abilities:
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations using staff gauge and hydraulic data.
• Strong communication skills in both written and verbal form.
• Requires ability to operate PLC’s (Programable Logic Controllers), pump control panels, automated hydraulic controlled systems, weir gates and valves including the Rocky Reach tailrace gantry crane (auxiliary hoist).
• Ability to read and record water surface elevations and interpret rating tables.
• Requires good interpersonal skills and ability to get along with others
Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently.
Language Skills:
Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Computers & Equipment:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Internet Explorer (; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Outlook; PeopleSoft HRIS; Maximo Asset Management & Maintenance systems; Maximo Order Processing; general office equipment and heavy equipment. An individual should also have knowledge of and be able to properly and safely use power equipment including the Rocky Reach tailrace gantry crane (auxiliary hoist), regulating controls and general office equipment including telephones, hand held radios, and printers.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or twist torso; pull, push, or exert force and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and engage in repetitive motion using the hands or arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver’s license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver’s license is required within 30 days of employment.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EOE, including disability/vets
EEO Law Poster (English or Spanish)
EEO Law Poster Supplement (English)
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)
SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITIONS
Safety-sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment drug screening. An essential function of this job involves duties which categorize this position as safety-sensitive.