The City of Port Townsend is recruiting to fill one vacancy in the Wastewater Treatment/Compost division of Public Works at any of the levels described below depending on experience. We are also hiring a Crew Chief or Crew Chief Apprentice.
This position performs the administrative tasks and physical labor related to the oversight, operations, and supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and/or Compost Facility. The City of Port Townsend strives to provide quality and reliable infrastructure operations in service to the community and environment as the City looks toward a sustainable future.
Complete job descriptions are available here.
Maintenance Worker Apprentice
Pay Range: $27.06-30.74 hourly base pay range ($27.06-34.43 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay)
Minimum Requirements
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High school diploma or GED
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Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
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Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council or must obtain within 3 years of employment in this position
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First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of employment
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Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position
Preferred
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WA State Class A CDL
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Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
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Current Flagger Training Certificate
Maintenance Worker
Pay Range: $27.98-32.00 hourly base pay range ($27.98-33.34 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay)
Minimum Requirements
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High school diploma or GED
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Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
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One (1) year as a wastewater treatment or biosolids apprentice or equivalent relevant experience
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WA State Wastewater Treatment OIT within 6 months of employment
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WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group I within 18 months of employment
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Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council or must obtain within 3 years of employment in this position
- First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of employment
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Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position
- Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the position
Preferred qualifications
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WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group I
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2+ years' experience working in a wastewater or water related field
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WA State Class A CDL
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Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
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Current Flagger Training Certificate
Operator I
Pay Range: $34.04-38.52 hourly base pay range ($34.04-43.14 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay)
Minimum Requirements
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High school diploma or GED
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Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
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WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group II or higher certification
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3+ years of experience working at a wastewater treatment plant
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Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council or must obtain within 3 years of employment in this position
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First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of being in this position
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Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position
- Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the position
Preferred Qualifications
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5+ years' experience working in a wastewater treatment or related field
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WA State Class A CDL
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Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
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Current Flagger Training Certificate
Operator II
Pay Range: $36.46-41.41 hourly base pay range ($36.46-46.38 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay)
Minimum Requirements
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High school diploma or GED
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Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
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WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group II or higher certification
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8+ years of experience working at a classification II or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant
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Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council
- First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of being in this position
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Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position
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Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the position
Preferred Qualifications
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3+ years of experience leading wastewater-related plant operations involving secondary treatment
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WA State Class A CDL
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Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
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Current Flagger Training Certificate
This position may be eligible for the additional compensation listed below. Details can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement:
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Longevity pay on a graduated schedule starting at 2% after 5 years, up to 12% after 25 years
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Remote plant operations pay
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Emergency response pay
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Phone-watch pay
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Overtime pay or compensatory time
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Premium pay or compensatory time
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Jury duty pay at regular rate during service
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Call-back pay
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Standby pay
BENEFITS
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WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp
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Teamsters pension *
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund *
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Time loss/short-term disability insurance
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LifeAD&D insurance
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Sick leave (earns 1 day per month)
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May be eligible for sick leave conversion annually
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Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)
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12 paid holidays
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Eligible for up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service
- Mandatory safety shoe allowance
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Prescription safety glasses allowance, if required for job
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Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Teamsters initiation fee is $100 and monthly dues are 2.25 of hourly wage x the base hourly rate rounded to the nearest dollar.
The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer.
