Senior Pipeperson

Ellensburg WA

Description

Recruitment Description: The City of Ellensburg Public Works & Utilities Department has a vacancy for a full-time Senior Pipeperson in the water division. The Senior Pipeperson will be expected to address maintenance, repair, and construction of the municipal water system in a safe, efficient, and quality-focused manner. Perform assigned water system maintenance, repair, and construction; respond to water emergencies during and after regular business hours as required; participate in the weekly on-call rotation for after-hour emergencies. Participate in continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge of methods, laws, and regulations governing water quality; participate in safety training and maintain required licenses and certifications. Serve on the snow removal crew and assist with the annual sealcoat program; collect system data to support GIS mapping; maintain accurate records of work performed. Other duties may be assigned This is a representative sample – not to imply a complete listing of responsibilities and tasks. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervisory duties are assigned as follows: • On a rotating basis when the Foreperson is absent • When designated as project lead • During the spring/summer season to train and/or supervise temporary and student laborers Benefits include medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; Retirement under the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and vacation, sick leave, holidays, and employee choice days. This position is represented by the Teamster’s Local Union #760. Salary: $23.00-$30.66/hour, 40 hours/week plus excellent benefits. There is additional pay for having a WDM3 certification (additional 2%) or WDM4 certification (additional 4%.) QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) • Two (2) years of experience using the tools and skills required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position • An equivalent combination of education, formal training, and experience may be considered in lieu of the two-year minimum experience requirement CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: • Valid State Driver’s license with Class B Commercial Driver's License and Tanker Endorsement preferred. Employee will be required to have a CDL Class B and Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of employment at the expense of the employee with the option to borrow the expense of training from the City with a signed loan agreement; must maintain insurable driving record • WDM 1 certification, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of eligibility • Flagging Card, or ability to obtain within six (6) months • First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate, or ability to obtain within six (6) months • Trenching and Shoring training, completed per schedule • Forklift certification, completed per schedule • Asbestos handling training, completed per schedule Special Requirements: The City of Ellensburg is required by federal regulations to administer a testing program for controlled substance and alcohol use for employees required to have and maintain a CDL. This position is covered under the City of Ellensburg Substance Abuse Testing Policy. Miscellaneous: To apply and view a complete job posting including detailed duties, responsibilities, and qualifications visit the employment section of our website at www.ci.ellensburg.wa.us. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of our employment application form. This position closes 10/07/2022. EOE.