Wastewater Treatment / Compost Apprentice, Maintenance Worker, or Operator I

Depending on experience, this position will be filled at either classification 7 ($26.33-29.91 base pay), classification 9 ($27.22-31.13 base pay), or classification 15 ($33.11-37.47 base pay) of the City's General Government Union wage scale.

Complete job descriptions are available here.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, 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.

Maintenance Worker Apprentice

Pay Range : $26.33-29.91 hourly base pay range ($26.33-33.50 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay)

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or GED

• Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
• 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
• Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position

Preferred

Maintenance Worker

Pay Range : $27.22-31.13 hourly base pay range ($27.22-34.87 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay)

Minimum Requirements

Preferred qualifications

Operator I

Pay Range : $33.11-37.47 hourly base pay range ($33.11-41.97 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay)

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

This position may be eligible for the additional compensation listed below. Details can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement :

BENEFITS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains, promotes, disciplines, and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants strictly based on job-related qualifications and competence. These policies and all employment practices shall be applied without regard to any individual's sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job- related duties requested by their supervisors.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the City and the requirements of the job change.