Job Details

SALARY RANGE: $28.02 - $36.90/hour

CLOSING DATE: Applications Reviewed Daily

POSITION DETAIL: Position sunsets December 31, 2026. Potential new position in 2027, pending budget approval.

The Maintenance Worker is a regular, non-exempt position with a normal work schedule of 40 hours per week. The position is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between Teamsters Local 58 and the City of Ridgefield.

This is an entry level classification in the water maintenance and operations job family where basic tasks and assignments requiring little or no previous training or experience are performed. It is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker I/II/III classifications because the work is designed to provide initial experience and training under direct supervision. This position is not required to participate in the on-call rotation.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Water Maintenance Worker works under the general supervision of the Utilities Field Supervisor and performs routine duties normally involving physical labor for the maintenance of City potable water supply, storage, and distribution systems. The position also works with field crew personnel and performs skilled work in construction, maintenance, and related service activities. The primary job tasks include but are not limited to:

• Works as part of a maintenance crew.
• Assists in maintaining the water supply, storage, and distribution systems, including water wells, chlorination facility, conveyance/distribution lines, pumping stations, and storage facilities.
• Operates a variety of tools and equipment, including a vac truck, water main tapping equipment, jackhammer, tamper, track mounted and rubber tire excavators, and dump trucks.
• Assists in performing all water service connections, repairs, and testing to ensure protection of the potable water system.
• Installs, reads, and tests meters.
• Performs underground location of public-owned utilities for contractors, utilities, and citizens.
• Assists in completing a preventative maintenance program, including valve exercising, main flushing, pump maintenance, etc.
• Reports all spills and other reportable irregularities, malfunctions, or errors.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

The City of Ridgefield currently provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents. Employees contribute 10% of the medical premium which is now $170.48 per month. The City also provides life insurance at two times your annual salary, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account options and an Employee Assistance Program.

Other benefits include an Employee Wellness program, voluntary life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave. Leave benefits currently include vacation accrual up to 80 hours during your first year of employment, 11 paid holidays per year, 3 additional paid floating holidays, and 8 hours accrued sick leave each month.

The City encourages and supports continued professional development for all employees. Such as career-based tuition reimbursement, degree and certification incentives, and membership fees for professional organizations. Enrollment in the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund is automatic.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

1. Education: A high school diploma or
2. Experience: One year of experience in the operation and maintenance of water or stormwater systems; or other Public Works related experience.
3. Certifications/Licenses: I. Valid Washington State driver's license with a driving record free from serious or frequent violations. II. Possess or obtain the following certifications within six (6) months of employment: Industrial First Aid/CPR Card; and Flagging and Traffic Control Card
4. Training: Complete the following training within one year of employment: Blood Borne Pathogens, Defensive Driving, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Fire Extinguisher and Evacuation, and Trenching and Shoring.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed primarily outdoors. Work may likely expose the employee to inclement weather and safety hazards such as falling objects, heavy equipment, power tools, noise and vibration, dust and dirt, fumes and odors, and uneven or rough terrain. Frequent travel between sites is required, which exposes the employee to the hazards associated with travel by vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual ability to see clearly at close (less than 20 inches) and far (20 feet or more) distances, identify and distinguish colors, observe an area that can be seen up and down or the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and smelling.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates must submit the following materials:

1. A completed Application for
2. A current resume.
3. A cover letter explaining why the candidate is interested in the job position, strengths and weaknesses in the job, and a short summary of why the candidate is qualified for the position.

More information about the Public Works Department is available on the City's website at www.ridgefieldwa.us or by calling Human Resources at 360-###-####.

The City of Ridgefield is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, grow, and do their best work here. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is inclusive, equitable, welcoming and that provides the best possible services for our community.

This announcement is meant only as a general descriptive recruitment guide. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and is not a complete description of the job.