$74,674.50 - $87,856.08 Annually
Public Works - Maint. Center Water Crew
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Job Summary
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The City of Kirkland's Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Utility Craftsperson! Why Work for Kirkland?
Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you! If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they'll tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive management and City Council, and fearless innovation. We also invest in you!
Competitive Wages: We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees. Awesome Benefits: The City offers benefits that are unmatched by most other employers. Please click on the benefits tab above to view more details. Childcare Programs: To help address the challenge of finding reliable childcare, the City of Kirkland has reserved spots for City employees at local and regional service providers, available at a discount. New employees gain access to Kirkland's reserved spots as soon as they start employment. Learn more! Training and Career Development: The City of Kirkland believes in developing its employees. You will have access to training opportunities designed for career development and advancement based on your position, skills, and interests.
Job Summary Performs location of utilities and signal systems in the operation and maintenance of the City's water, sewer, streets, and surface water systems as well as external entities for the protection from damage. Maintains the City's inventory of water meters and accurately records water use data for the purpose of billing City customers.
Essential Functions
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Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Utility Craftsperson may be assigned responsibilities in any one or more of water, sewer, street, or surface water divisions. The position exists under limited supervision in performing tasks. Depending on the assignment, principal accountabilities are as follows:
- Performs location activities on City street signal and streetlight controlling lines for all entities performing construction or maintenance work in the city.
- Performs location activities on City water, sewer and surface water systems for all entities performing construction or maintenance in the city.
- Performs work site activities regarding water system maintenance including mains, valves, hydrants, meters, PRVs and appurtenances; activities include reading meters, hydrant repair, installing and servicing mains.
- Read and accurately record water use data from the City's inventory of meters. This includes meters in service for residential, commercial, governmental and irrigation purposes.
- Assures all meters are accessible for data collection, repair and replacement by having responsibility for the division's meter box trim program.
- Assists in the coordination and data gathering in support of the division's meter change out program.
- Replaces damaged meter boxes and meters.
- Responds to service requests from Utility Billing for final reads, meter pulls for demolition of structures, leaks, and other concerns brought forth by the City's water customers.
- May be required to perform standby duty if there are not enough volunteers to fill the need.
Peripheral Duties:
- Performs functions as assigned in the City's emergency response plan in the event of an emergency. May be required to return to the City during off hours in case of emergency.
- Compiles data for surveys.
- May perform work outside of classification.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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- Ability to operate a variety of hand and power-driven tools.
- Ability to operate equipment such as five-yard dump truck, backhoe as a loader and concrete mixer among others.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to meet with the public and communicate effectively with citizens.
- Ability to read blueprints and engineering plans.
- Ability to operate various specialized utility and signal locating devices
- Ability to visually inspect utilities and relay information to proper authorities regarding utility and signal system locations.
- Ability to recognize all types of backflow prevention assemblies and the laws applicable.
- Ability to use a computer and software applications such as word, excel, outlook and other programs currently used by the division for data entry and recording.
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Qualifications
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or GED.
- Experience: 3 years of utility construction, operation or maintenance experience, and 3 years of experience in operation of locating devices.
- Or: In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
- Must have a valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to remain insurable under the City's insurance to operate motor vehicles.
- Possess and maintain current Class A Combination Driver's License with air and tanker endorsements or must obtain within 12 months of date of hire (training paid by the City, license endorsement paid by the employee).
- Must obtain and maintain certified flagging card within 12 months of date of hire.
- Must obtain CCS certification within 12 months of date of hire.
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Other
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Physical Demands and Working Environment:
- Must be able to climb into and out of trenches and excavation and construction equipment.
- Must be able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds and bulky objects.
- Must be willing to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Selection Process Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled. The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 425-587-3210 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf 711.
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City of Kirkland, WA
$74,674.50 - $87,856.08 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Apr 18, 2025