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The City of College Place has on opening for a full-time Water Utility Worker within the Public Works Department. This position performs routine maintenance and operation functions within the City's water system. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: *Depending upon assignment, the incumbent may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties, which are a representative sample of the level of work appropriate to this class. *

• Employees of the City of College Place are expected to model and foster the City's core values: Open and Honest, Cooperation, Respect, Service, & Diversity. 
• Perform routine vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Mowing and trimming.
• Operate CDL and non-CDL required vehicles, as well as heavy equipment including but limited to backhoes, graders, and vactor trucks. 
• Keep accurate maintenance records.
• Flush fire hydrants.
• Exercise valves. 
• Work on water service crews.
• Install, maintain, and repair water mains, fire hydrants, check valves, and water service lines. 
• Install, relocate, and adjust water meter boxes and valve cans. 
• Install and calibrate water meters. 
• Locate, identify, and mark City utilities.
• Facility repairs.
• Use of power hand tools.
• Participates in the Standby rotation and responds to Public Works Emergencies.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: 

• Background with computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office.
• City organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
• Methods and techniques of general construction, including maintenance and repair practices.
• Valve and water line operation.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Work alone and with crew.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Read and communicate in English.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to follow a schedule, work within set timeframes, and meet deadlines. 
• Safety compliance is a condition of employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Basic 1st-aid & CPR certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Washington State approved Flagging and Traffic Control Certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

*LICENSE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: *

• Valid State of Washington or Oregon driver's license with Class A Commercial Driver's License with an air brake use, tank, and trailer endorsement.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Work is performed in a variety of environments.

• Work is performed in a variety of environments.
• Frequently works near moving, mechanical parts.
• Frequently works around fumes and airborne particles.
• Frequently works in an environment that is loud.
• Will work in all climates and various weather conditions. 
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to walk, climb on ladders, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally work is performed at high elevations, in trenches, and confined spaces.
• Ability to perform heavy labor is required.  This position frequently requires lifting 50 pounds and, occasionally, 75 to 100+ pounds.

WATER UTILITY I (Salary Range: $4,054 - $4,563/mon