Maintenance Craftsworker - Wastewater Collections
Kennewick
Friday, 10 April 2026
Wastewater Division:Replaces, repairs, relocates and installs sewer lines; locates pipes and lines, repairs broken mains by applying full circle clamps to breaks or by cutting and removing old pipe and replacing with new section of pipe and adding quick couplers; taps into main sewer lines and applies various clamps, taps and pipes to provide stub service to property; drives or operates continuous or high velocity jet rodder to remove dirt, rock, roots and other debris from sewer lines constructs; cleans sewer manholes and adjusts manholes to grade where required; replaces manhole covers when required; uses shovel and other hand tools to remove dirt from area around sewer lines; backfills holes and trenches; drains, washes, changes filters and performs general maintenance of clarifiers; maintains aerators by checking wear, cleaning and greasing bearings; assists in general maintenance of lift stations; operates dump truck, compaction wacker, pickup truck, concrete saw, utility locate equipment, tap machines, loader, jackhammer, boom truck, continuous rodder, combination cleaner, CCTV inspection Van and other equipment used in the maintenance and repair of City sewer lines and related systems; assists in monitoring condition of sewer lines using television equipment; uses various hand tools, including shovels, wrenches and picks; performs routine preventive maintenance of equipment by checking oil, fluids, water and tire levels and advises superiors of mechanical or operational problems; performs routine housekeeping of lift stations, aerators, lagoons and sewage treatment plant facilities; and performs related work and weekend, on-call and overtime work as required.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Regardless of level, a Maintenance and Construction Craftsworker must meet the following minimum qualifications: must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. and at least six (6) months of previous work experience performing maintenance work, repairs, equipment operation and motor vehicle operation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated proficiency in construction and grounds maintenance. Demonstrated proficiency using maps and plans. Demonstrated proficiency in safely using required tools and operating required equipment. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver’s License. Must possess or obtain the following within six (6) months: flagging, first aid, and any other appropriate certifications as required by law, ordinance or department regulations. Minimum Requirements per Division:Wastewater Division – CDL Class B with Tanker Endorsement (within twelve (12) months from date of hire) and, may be required to obtain one or more of the following licenses (within eighteen (18) months from date of hire) as determined by management:Washington State Department of Agriculture Applicator License with Laws & Safety and Right-Of-Way endorsement ATSSA Traffic Control Technician. NASSCO Pipeline Assessment Certification