Summary Of Position
POSITION VACANCY
TITLE: Maintenance Worker - 1, 2, 3
LOCATION: City of Pasco, WA (on-site)
SALARY: Maintenance Worker 1 - $54,371.20 - $61,214.40 ($26.14 - $29.43 Hourly)
Maintenance Worker 2 - $60,028.80 - $67,600.00 ($28.86 - $32.50 Hourly)
Maintenance Worker 3 - $68,952.00 - $77,646.40 Annually ($33.15 - $37.33 Hourly), depending on qualifications
JOB TYPE: Regular/Full-Time
UNION STATUS: IUOE Local 280
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (opportunity for alternate schedule may be available)
CLOSING DATE: June 12, 2025, at 11:59 PM
Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on a vibrant and growing community? Consider joining the City of Pasco team!
The Role
As a Maintenance Worker, you will perform manual labor and operate equipment in the maintenance, repair, and construction of the City’s Public Works systems and facilities. Assigned divisions may include, but are not limited to, Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collections, Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Storm Water, Streets, Reuse, Irrigation, and Fleet/Equipment Rental.
The ideal candidate for this role will have two (2) or three (3) years of maintenance experience, depending on position level, proficiency with tools and equipment, and the ability to foster a culture based on integrity and respect. You will collaborate with public works teams to ensure efficient operations and maintenance of City infrastructure. A background check, driving record and drug screen are required upon acceptance of a conditional offer.
Primary Responsibilities
Maintenance Worker 1:
For questions regarding employment opportunities with the City of Pasco, please call or text HR at (509) 545-3408 or email [email protected].
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How many years of experience do you have performing heavy and light equipment operation?
How many years of experience do you possess in maintenance, construction and repair of streets, sidewalks, waterlines, sewer-lines and facilities?
Do you possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with a CDL Class A?
If you do not have a CDL Class A, are you able to obtain one with 12 months of hire? Please note that the expense of obtaining the CDL is required from the employee.
What is your level of experience with inspecting and evaluation problems/conditions of the sewer mainlines using TV inspection equipment?
What is your level of experience with maintaining accurate records, using computer based instrumentation and control system for record maintenance?
Are you willing and able to be on-call in the evening during the week and on weekends as needed?
How many years of experience do you have in installing, maintaining or repairing traffic signals and signs?
POSITION VACANCY
TITLE: Maintenance Worker - 1, 2, 3
LOCATION: City of Pasco, WA (on-site)
SALARY: Maintenance Worker 1 - $54,371.20 - $61,214.40 ($26.14 - $29.43 Hourly)
Maintenance Worker 2 - $60,028.80 - $67,600.00 ($28.86 - $32.50 Hourly)
Maintenance Worker 3 - $68,952.00 - $77,646.40 Annually ($33.15 - $37.33 Hourly), depending on qualifications
JOB TYPE: Regular/Full-Time
UNION STATUS: IUOE Local 280
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (opportunity for alternate schedule may be available)
CLOSING DATE: June 12, 2025, at 11:59 PM
Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on a vibrant and growing community? Consider joining the City of Pasco team!
The Role
As a Maintenance Worker, you will perform manual labor and operate equipment in the maintenance, repair, and construction of the City’s Public Works systems and facilities. Assigned divisions may include, but are not limited to, Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collections, Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Storm Water, Streets, Reuse, Irrigation, and Fleet/Equipment Rental.
The ideal candidate for this role will have two (2) or three (3) years of maintenance experience, depending on position level, proficiency with tools and equipment, and the ability to foster a culture based on integrity and respect. You will collaborate with public works teams to ensure efficient operations and maintenance of City infrastructure. A background check, driving record and drug screen are required upon acceptance of a conditional offer.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, construction, and repair of City streets, sidewalks, waterlines, sewer-lines, facilities, systems, and equipment.
- Operate a variety of equipment based on assignment, such as front-end loaders, dump trucks, flatbed trucks, snowplows, street sweepers, vactor trucks, and jet trucks.
- Utilize backhoes, road graders, and other machinery to install, maintain, clean, grade, and repair roadways, bridges, alleys, sidewalks, and water/sewer services.
- Remove and repair damaged roadways and sidewalk areas; prepare streets for overlays, slurry seals, pothole patching, paving, and sweeping.
- Repair, replace, or install street name or traffic signs and traffic/pedestrian lights; perform minor maintenance on traffic control devices.
- Operate striping equipment for street markings such as centerlines and crosswalks.
- Inspect and evaluate sewer mainlines using CCTV inspection equipment.
- Install, maintain, and repair storm drains, catch basins, hydrants, manholes, and water mainlines.
- Locate and close valves for repairs; operate tapping machines to tap water mainlines under pressure and install services.
- Install and repair water meters and meter boxes.
- Monitor operations, set operating parameters, diagnose problems, and perform associated tests.
- Maintain accurate records and use computer-based instrumentation and control systems.
- Operate, monitor, and maintain pumps, valves, aeration equipment, and other relevant equipment.
- Use a variety of hand and power-operated tools such as shovels, picks, saws, drills, jackhammers, and compressors.
- Maintain and clean equipment.
- Participate in a 24-hour call-back rotation for emergency conditions.
- Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner and provide information within the scope of knowledge.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Maintenance Worker 2: Two (2) years of experience in manual labor, maintenance, minor repairs, and light/heavy equipment operation.
- Maintenance Worker 3: Three (3) years of experience in manual labor, maintenance, minor repairs, and light/heavy equipment operation; demonstrated proficiency with tools and equipment in a maintenance or construction environment.
Maintenance Worker 1:
- Must have at least six (6) months of experience performing manual labor, maintenance, minor repairs, light and heavy equipment operation, and the training necessary to perform the assigned functions in the assigned division(s)
- Must have at least two (2) years of experience performing manual labor, maintenance, minor repairs, light and heavy equipment operation, and the training necessary to perform the assigned functions in the assigned division(s).
- Must obtain a valid Washington State driver’s license with a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement upon hire.
- Must obtain a Washington State Flagger Certification during employment.
- Must obtain a current First Aid/CPR Certification during employment.
- Outdoor work with exposure to all weather and traffic conditions.
- Exposure to noise, fumes, odors, toxic gases, chemicals, dust, dirt, open manholes, moving equipment, and mechanical hazards.
- Heavy physical effort, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items weighing at least fifty (50) pounds.
- Frequent bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, kneeling, squatting, and reaching above shoulder height.
- Working in confined spaces with necessary safety equipment.
- Protective clothing/equipment, including safety shoes, required for all hours worked.
- Medical at $153.70/month, dental at $11.59/month, and vision coverage at $6.54/month.
- Basic life insurance paid for by the City and employee-sponsored supplemental life insurance.
- 12 days of vacation during the 1st year of employment and 12 days of sick leave available for use upon accrual.
- 10 holidays, plus 2 floating holiday each year.
- Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) pension plan.
- Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with a pre-tax contribution of 3% from the City.
- Other benefits include a Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Plan, Long-Term Disability, Aflac, and Flexible Scheduling (per department approval).
- Outside work with exposure to weather and traffic.
- Frequent climbing, kneeling, crouching, and lifting.
- Participation in an on-call rotation.
- May work weekends.
- Post-offer, pre-employment medical exam and/or drug screen required.
For questions regarding employment opportunities with the City of Pasco, please call or text HR at (509) 545-3408 or email [email protected].
- The City of Pasco is committed to supporting diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- If your experience does not exactly match each and every qualification, apply anyway! You may be exactly what we are looking for!
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How many years of experience do you have performing heavy and light equipment operation?
- None
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 or more years
How many years of experience do you possess in maintenance, construction and repair of streets, sidewalks, waterlines, sewer-lines and facilities?
- None
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 or more years
Do you possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with a CDL Class A?
- Yes
- No
If you do not have a CDL Class A, are you able to obtain one with 12 months of hire? Please note that the expense of obtaining the CDL is required from the employee.
- Yes
- No
What is your level of experience with inspecting and evaluation problems/conditions of the sewer mainlines using TV inspection equipment?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert
What is your level of experience with maintaining accurate records, using computer based instrumentation and control system for record maintenance?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Expert
Are you willing and able to be on-call in the evening during the week and on weekends as needed?
- Yes
- No
How many years of experience do you have in installing, maintaining or repairing traffic signals and signs?
- None
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 or more years
- Required Question