Wastewater Treatment/Compost Apprentice, Maintenance Worker, or Operator

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 ApprenticePay Range: $27.06-30.74 hourly base pay range ($27.06-34.43 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay)Minimum RequirementsHigh school diploma or GEDValid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrierCertified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council or must obtain within 3 years of employment in this positionFirst Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of employmentFlagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position PreferredWA State Class A CDLCurrent First Aid/CPR CertificateCurrent Flagger Training CertificateMaintenance WorkerPay Range: $27.98-32.00 hourly base pay range ($27.98-33.34 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay)Minimum RequirementsHigh school diploma or GEDValid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrierOne (1) year as a wastewater treatment or biosolids apprentice or equivalent relevant experienceWA State Wastewater Treatment OIT within 6 months of employmentWA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group I within 18 months of employmentCertified 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 employmentFlagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the positionPreferred qualificationsWA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group I2+ years' experience working in a wastewater or water related fieldWA State Class A CDLCurrent First Aid/CPR CertificateCurrent Flagger Training CertificateOperator IPay Range: $34.04-38.52 hourly base pay range ($34.04-43.14 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay)Minimum RequirementsHigh school diploma or GEDValid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrierWA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group II or higher certification3+ years of experience working at a wastewater treatment plantCertified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council or must obtain within 3 years of employment in this positionFirst Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of being in this positionFlagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the positionPreferred Qualifications5+ years' experience working in a wastewater treatment or related fieldWA State Class A CDLCurrent First Aid/CPR CertificateCurrent Flagger Training CertificateOperator IIPay Range: $36.46-41.41 hourly base pay range ($36.46-46.38 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay)Minimum RequirementsHigh school diploma or GEDValid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrierWA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group II or higher certification8+ years of experience working at a classification II or higher Wastewater Treatment PlantCertified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of being in this positionFlagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this positionWashington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the positionPreferred Qualifications3+ years of experience leading wastewater-related plant operations involving secondary treatmentWA State Class A CDLCurrent First Aid/CPR CertificateCurrent Flagger Training CertificateThis position may be eligible for the additional compensation listed below. Details can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement:Longevity pay on a graduated schedule starting at 2% after 5 years, up to 12% after 25 yearsRemote plant operations payEmergency response payPhone-watch payOvertime pay or compensatory timePremium pay or compensatory timeJury duty pay at regular rate during serviceCall-back payStandby payBENEFITSWA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred CompTeamsters pension *Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund *Time loss/short-term disability insuranceLife & AD&D insuranceSick leave (earns 1 day per month)May be eligible for sick leave conversion annuallyVacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)12 paid holidaysEligible for up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service Mandatory safety shoe allowancePrescription safety glasses allowance, if required for jobUp to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicableEmployee 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.