Water System Technician (Thurston County)

Do you have a valid Driver’s License license?, Do you have experience in Schedule management?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, We are seeking a Full-Time Water Technician to join our field staff. We are looking to fill this position with a long-term employee who believes they possess great communication skills, drive and a positive outlook!

This is an entry level position and an opportunity to join the water utility operations field. Learn the trade while in a paid position, working in an essential services field that is minimally affected by fluctuations in the economy. This is a tremendous opportunity for the career minded person to work in the drinking water field surrounded by a great support staff. The work is challenging, rewarding, and you will never go home bored with your day at work.

• Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching, writing, driving, talking, hearing and seeing. Also, withstand normal environmental conditions both inside and out throughout the year.
• Collect water quality samples using accurate procedures that meet all health agency regulatory requirements, including coordination with a water quality lab to access necessary sample containers, sample collection procedures, and pick up and drop off schedules.
• Accurate operation and use of field test kits to measure applicable water quality parameters.
• Ability to understand and comply with general safety practices and use good decision making with regard to personal protective equipment such as though not limited to, safety eye wear, footwear, and gloves.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Effective communication skills including phone and email.
• Ability to work independently and maintain efficient daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules. Coordinate and effectively communicate with NWS staff, water system point-of-contact and applicable regulatory agencies, to effectively operate and maintain public and or private water systems as needed.
• Physical ability to dig up applicable water system components as needed for inspection or repair.
• Physically able to safely handle and transport water treatment system chemicals and supplies.
• Ability to work with basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office, intuit and others as used by NWS. Daily input of required water system data, tasks, water quality and time tracking.
• Ability to meet a rotating on-call schedule of 7 days per shift to include all outside of normal shift hours, with the ability to provide phone, email, and field response duties. Field work may include repair of applicable water system components or water system user communication. Additional communication with regulatory agencies as required.

The ideal candidate:

• Disciplined to work thoroughly and efficiently on your own.
• Does the right thing whether being watched or not.
• Isn’t afraid to say “I don’t know” or ask questions.
• Possesses the personal drive to be a professional in their field.
• Appreciates working with likeminded people and understands the value of team work.
• Ability to be on-call after business hours on a rotating schedule

Certification requirement

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain a valid Water Distribution Manager Level 1 certification after one calendar year of employment.

• Valid WA State Driver’s License

Education Requirements

• Highschool or equivalent.

Pulled from the full job description

• Paid training
• On-the-job training
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, * 401(k) 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, * 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off