Salary
$28.25 – $35.29 Hourly
Location
Tacoma, WA
Job Type
Career Service – Full Time
Department
Planning and Public Works (PW)
Job Number
21-00242LK
Closing
Continuous
- Description
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First consideration date: April 21, 2020.
- Why It’s a Great Opportunity: As an accomplished tradesperson, you will use your wastewater and construction methods, concepts, applications and regulations to support the operation, maintenance, repair and installation of a wide range of mechanical equipment, systems and other complex machinery.Your safety focus related to wastewater and construction as well as asset management knowledge, will help you evaluate and troubleshoot problems to help ensure a healthy environment and Puget Sound. This highly skilled work supports the Chambers Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (CCRWWTP), the Cascadia Wastewater Treatment Plant, the collections systems, over 100 pump stations and electrical/mechanical systems throughout the Pierce County Sewer Service Area. This is a great opportunity to work with equipment, systems and facilities that are relatively new and state of the art.Why It’s a Great Department: The Planning and Public Works Department has an excellent reputation for being committed to providing exceptional service to its customers. Our goal is to be the Best Public Agency and your role can help us get there. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package as well as the opportunity to be a part of an organization that prides itself on customer service. We place a high value on staff safety and training. The Sewer Division is filled with intelligent and hardworking people. They have high expectations and strive to exceed expectations consistently. Our employees take pride in what they do – meeting customer’s needs, protecting our environment and preserving it for our community. How to be Successful in the Role: We are looking for someone to perform tradesperson level work in mechanics, electrical, plumbing, metal fabrication, machining and/or equipment operation who will work daily with other trades, maintenance and operations personnel to complete tasks and projects. Being a team player and working well with others is critical. We depend on each other’s knowledge and experience to not only perform the work, but to keep each other safe throughout the day.This position can be physically demanding, and you must have the ability to work in confined spaces as well as from various heights. Your Future in this Role: We have opportunities for innovation and process improvements where you can provide input and have your fingerprints on projects. This is a great opportunity to be part of an organization that is a leader in the wastewater industry working with a group of professionals who take their work seriously and provide professional products. This role as a Wastewater Maintenance Technician puts you in a position to teach and train others in the field while gaining leadership skills for future opportunities. As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration. Satisfactory physical condition, as evidenced by a county approved CDL physical examination, may be required prior to appointment to the position. Core Daily Responsibilities: Assist with coordination and organization of workload, personnel, equipment and materials for deadlines and prioritizationAssist with leadership, training, direction and instruction of other employees as required. Perform efficient and safe execution of work for self, staff and the public. Utilize and assist in planning and deployment of traffic control devices in accordance with regulations for traveled ways.Ability to operate and navigate computers, programs and other similar electronic devices for documentation, communication and information gathering.Perform scheduled maintenance, corrective maintenance and customer service request (CSR’s). generated from our computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).Maintain and repair equipment related to the sewer collection systems, treatment plants, residential grinder pumps, supporting facilities and water systems.Thoroughly document maintenance activities, assessment inspections and initiate purchase orders. Operate utility and CDL vehicles, specialized industry trucks such as boom cranes, dump, high velocity cleaning, closed circuit televised sewer inspection, vacuum, and specialized equipment such as, aerial lifts, backhoe and forklift. Ability to tow and operate portable equipment, such as trailers, emergency generators, compressors, and pumping units. Read and interpret drawings, specifications and operation and maintenance manuals. Familiarity of a wide variety of hand and power tools, equipment and machinery utilized in the trades. A classification description with a more detailed list of essential function can be found here.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Requirements:High School diploma or equivalency.Three (3) years of experience in the wastewater field or other related field i.e. public works construction, mechanical repair and maintenance of treatment plant, pump stations and collection systems equipment, construction, electronics, etc. This can be cumulative experience from experience as a Pierce County employee or other employers.Additional education /training and/or experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification may substitute on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s license with Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class “A”(Tank Vehicle) endorsement within the first 12 months of employment. Pierce County will pay for the required CDL training if needed, however employee is required to pay for the certification exam and license as well as subsequent re-certifications.All employees in the classification after twelve months must maintain a valid WA CDL Class “A”(Tank Vehicle) endorsement.Must obtain a Traffic Control (Flagging) Card, CPR, and First Aid Card within the first 6 months of employment. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS To be considered for this opportunity please:Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting “APPLY” above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. Attach a resume and in place of a cover letter, answer all supplemental questions in detail.If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need. At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family? time