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<table style="width:724.0px;height:101.562px" border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"> <tbody> <tr style="height:25.3906px"> <td style="width:169.094px"><strong>Job ID </strong></td> <td style="width:160.844px">16816</td> <td style="width:159.094px"><strong>Department </strong></td> <td style="width:221.969px">Water Operations & Maint</td> </tr> <tr style="height:25.3906px"> <td style="width:169.094px"><strong>Employment Status </strong></td> <td style="width:160.844px">Regular</td> <td style="width:159.094px"><strong>Type</strong></td> <td style="width:221.969px">Full Time - Hourly</td> </tr> <tr style="height:25.3906px"> <td style="width:169.094px"><strong># of Openings </strong></td> <td style="width:160.844px">1</td> <td style="width:159.094px"><strong>Union Classification</strong></td> <td style="width:221.969px">Union IBEW</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:169.094px"><strong>Work Location</strong></td> <td style="width:160.844px">On-Site Field</td> <td style="width:159.094px"><strong>Job Location</strong></td> <td style="width:221.969px">Lake Stevens, Washington (US-WA)</td> </tr> <tr style="height:25.3906px"> <td style="width:169.094px"><strong>Closing Date</strong></td> <td style="width:160.844px">08/12/2026</td> <td style="width:159.094px"><strong>Salary/Wage </strong></td> <td style="width:221.969px">$31.69 per hour</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Definition</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span>Performs various duties commensurate with knowledge, experience, skills, and certification in the operation, maintenance, construction, and storekeeping of the District's water systems.</span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Distinguishing Characteristics</b></H2> </div><div><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Incumbents in this classification assigned to the Lake Stevens Water Operations headquarters are required to establish their residence so they will be able to report to work within thirty (30) minutes after being called.</span></span></span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Job Functions</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>Under the direction of the Water Foreman and Water Distribution Specialists, performs a wide variety of duties to assist in the operation, maintenance, construction, and storekeeping of the District's water systems. May work independently to perform basic duties such as manual labor, meter reading, setting, replacement, etc., traffic control, valve operating, hydrant painting, brushing, flushing, water facility maintenance, etc. Water Workers at Level 3 and above may perform standby duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.</span></span></span></span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Specialized Job Functions</b></H2> </div><div><p>N/A</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Other Job Functions</b></H2> </div><div><p>N/A</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Experience/Education</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-left:22.0px;text-align:justify;text-indent:-16.5pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Level 1: Washington State certification as a Water Distribution Specialist - In Training, Water Distribution Manager - In Training, Water Treatment Plant Operator - In Training, or Cross Connection Control Specialist I.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Level 2: Six months experience at Level 1.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Level 3: Six months experience at Level 2.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Level 4: Six months experience at Level 3 plus successful passage of the basic knowledge training module. After six months at Level 4, employee will automatically progress to Level 1 Water Distribution Specialist. Level 3 employees who do not pass the basic knowledge training module within six months of obtaining Level 3 will be laid off.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>General Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">High school graduate or equivalent.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Basic knowledge of applicable state safety requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Appropriate Washington State certification.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Valid Washington State Driver's License.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to obtain first aid, CPR, flagging cards, and asbestos cement pipe certification within three months.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>License/Certification</b></H2> </div><div><div>• Valid Washington State Driver's License, with good driving record.</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><p>N/A</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Working Conditions</b></H2> </div><div><div>• Work is performed at various locations, in all types of weather conditions and in confined spaces such as trenches, vaults, or reservoir. </div><div>• Must be able to lift 110 pounds and climb a seventy foot ladder to perform inspections.</div></div></div></div><h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2> <p class="ERRegularText"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px">In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison, core term life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, flexible spending accounts, health savings account and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides a generous paid family and medical leave program, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 11 paid holidays and one floating holiday. For more information on our benefits package please visit <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a href="http://www.snopud.com/benefitoverview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.snopud.com/benefitoverview.</a></span></span><br></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><strong>Snohomish County PUD #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <h2 style="text-align:center"><strong>Our Values</strong></h2> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0px">We hold ourselves and every member of Team PUD to high standards.</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0px">Every day we <strong>SAFEGUARD</strong> what matters, putting employee and community safety first.</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0px">We have <strong>INTEGRITY</strong>. We are a <strong>TEAM</strong>.<br>We <strong>SERVE</strong> with pride, <strong>RISE</strong> to challenges.<br>We choose to <strong>INCLUDE</strong> all, <strong>SEEK</strong> growth, and be <strong>BOLD</strong>.</span></p>