The Streets & Utilities Maintenance Worker assists in basic maintenance and repair of streets and roadways, sidewalks, right-of-way (ROW), City buildings and structures, municipal water distribution system, sewer and stormwater collection system, cemetery grounds, headstones, restrooms, and pool. This position also performs garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection and performs snow and ice removal, as required. The Streets & Utilities Maintenance Worker reports directly to the Streets & Utilities Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Utility Maintenance Worker will:

• Inspect and/or repair streets, water systems, and sewer systems.
• Clean streets with a street sweeper.
• Install, inspect, repair, and read meters.
• Maintain a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, water supply, consumption, etc.
• Determine and mark the locations of streetlight wiring, water, wastewater, and storm drain lines from the appropriate sources before excavation.
• Respond to complaints regarding functional areas such as street conditions, street signs, wastewater system problems, traffic signals and street lighting, water and sewer leaks, pressure loss, or no water; evaluate the situation; explain findings to the supervisor.
• Operate heavy equipment, including a loader and backhoe.
• Assist in the removal of snow and ice using a wide variety of manual to semi-skilled snow removal equipment, including heavy equipment from municipal streets, parks, trails, and other public works facilities. Apply deicing materials when and where necessary.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use. Cleans, and details interior and exterior of equipment as necessary. Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Drive trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling, and unloading of equipment, gravel, sand, concrete, asphalt, and base rock.
• Perform all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards. Work requires the ability to foresee and prevent safety problems and follow safety policies.
• Perform required labor involved in the construction and maintenance of projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole and line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying pipe, trenching, and backfilling.
• Perform competent, qualified operation of assigned machinery, equipment, tools, and heavy equipment within each unit’s capacity necessary to accomplish required tasks.
• Perform traffic control and flagging duties in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Perform cemetery interment and disinterment and assist with funerals.
• Perform maintenance for the City pool, including application of chemicals, as needed.
• Fabrication of required additional parts for projects.

Other job functions:

• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• May be required to obtain additional education as required to conduct job functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pre-Employment Screening
The following pre-employment screening(s) are required for this position:

• Drug Test
• Background Check
• Physical Evaluation

Qualifications Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience and/or any combination of education and experience that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the duties associated with the position.
• Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license on the employment start date, with a driving record acceptable to the City.
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with air brake restriction lifted, and a driving record acceptable to the City employment start date.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a MUTCD-compliant flagging card certification within six (6) months of employment start date.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a tank vehicle endorsement within six (6) months of employment start date.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Confined Spaces Card within one (1) year of employment start date.

Requires knowledge of:

• Equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, excavation, and repair activities.
• Hazards associated with the work and proper safety precautions.
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in truck and heavy equipment operations.
• Purposes and uses of a variety of vehicles, equipment, power tools, and hand tools, including motorized, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Standard relating to installation, location, and required maintenance of traffic signs and pavement markings.
• Properties of backfill materials, construction materials, concrete, asphalt, hot patch, cold patch, oils, paints, and a variety of other materials used in maintenance work.
• Equipment, methods, and materials used in the installation, repair, maintenance, and cleaning of wastewater and water mains, lines, and related facilities.
• Pipefitting and cement work.
• Preparation and operation of spray-painting equipment.
• Fabrication processes and welding processes.
• Cemetery maintenance and other processes related to cemeteries.
• Snow and ice removal operations.
• Landscaping and grounds maintenance.

Requires the ability to:

• Skillfully perform maintenance, construction, and repair work in the area of work assigned.
• Perform heavy manual tasks.
• Work safely and adhere to established safety principles and practices.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
• Work effectively in the absence of close supervision.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment safely and effectively.
• Read and interpret basic maps and blueprints.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Competent in problem-solving issues encountered on the job.
• Complete City-required forms, records of maintenance, and other documents. (Monthly Time Sheets, Maintenance Check Lists, Hazard Reports, Incident Reports, etc.).
• Work weekends, holidays, festivals, and the hours of work required to meet the needs of each, which may require working split shifts.
• Be called out for emergencies and for filling in when another crew member is absent.
• Communicate with good verbal and oral communication skills and customer service skills for public interaction.
• Actively work alone when unsupervised and with others while maintaining a strong work ethic.

Physical Demands

• Sitting - Intermittently
• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Moving up to 75 lbs. with assistance, Floor-Waist - Intermittently
• Moving up to 25 lbs. Above Shoulders - Occasionally
• Stooping/Bending - Frequently
• Reach Waist to Shoulder - Frequently
• Wrist/Hand/Finger manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Visual - Near Acuity - Frequently
• Visual - Far Acuity - Frequently
• Visual - Depth Perception - Frequently
• Visual - Color Discrimination - Frequently
• Stamina - Intermittently

Working Conditions

• Exposure to Weather - Frequently
• Noise Intensity Level - High
• Exposure to Safety Hazards (dust, gases, odors, mechanical and electrical hazards, moving parts and vehicles, tools, equipment) - Intermittently
• Interact with Upset Staff - Intermittently
• Confined Spaces - Intermittently
• Heights of up to 100 Feet - Intermittently
• Depths of up to 30 Feet - Intermittently

Disclaimers
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. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Nothing in this job description is intended to create a contract of employment.
The typical work week is either 5-8’s or a 9/80 schedule (employees on a 9/80 schedule work 80 hours across nine days instead of ten, with eight 9-hour days and one 8-hour day, earning a day off every two weeks). Weekends will be required to accommodate the work demands and service requirements of the City to ensure safety, cleanliness, and aesthetic appeal, as well as to meet public needs and standards.

New employees holding regular positions must complete a probationary trial period of six (6) months.

This position is open until it is filled. The City reserves the right to close this posting at any time without notice once a sufficient candidate pool is identified. Early submission is highly encouraged.