Utilities Operator I​/II

Overview

The salary range for this position is: $4,446 - $6,847 monthly depending on qualifications.

• Utilities Operator 1 - $4,446 - $5,914 monthly
• Utilities Operator 2 - $5,147 - $6,847 monthly

Thurston County Public Works is currently recruiting for one (1) Utilities Operator to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative Water Resources team. Depending upon qualifications, the successful applicant will be placed either as a Utilities Operator I or Utilities Operator II.

• Assists in the operation of County utility systems including wastewater treatment plants, well heads, water distribution systems, reservoirs, water treatment facilities, sewer STEP tanks, sewer collection systems, community drain fields and other systems, ensuring compliance with local, state and federal environmental protection and health standards.
• Performs troubleshooting and general maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, pipes, tools, electrical/mechanical components and a variety of other equipment.
• Inspects utilities related construction projects for compliance with County development standards.
• Collects samples, performs laboratory tests, and records data to support regulatory compliance and operational needs.
• Serve on an on-call rotation to facilitate 24-hour response to emergency conditions within the County’s utility service areas. May respond to emergencies such as broken pipes, equipment failures or other malfunctions requiring immediate attention.
• Utilize various software tools including email, spreadsheets, SCADA software, and asset management software to communicate information, record data, and monitor various processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To view the full job classification, view Utilities Operator I and Utilities Operator II classifications.

Essential Personnel: This position is considered to be an essential worker and may be required to work during non-business hours or closures in order to meet operational requirements and needs, such as maintaining utility system operation during extreme weather events or other upset conditions.

• Work Environment - Utilities Operators will spend most of their day at one of the County’s sewer treatment facilities and in the field.
• Schedule - This position will initially work a 9/80 schedule. In the future, the schedule may shift to a 4/10 or 9/80 schedule which may include weekend work.
• Travel Requirements - Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings and perform field work.
• Customer Interactions - Interacts in-person and via telephone with utility customers.

The Thurston County Public Works Department, located in Olympia, Washington, is a national award-winning agency in delivering quality projects to our community. Our mission is to provide excellent public services in all areas of our business. We actively help our staff develop and grow professionally, bring together resources across divisions to achieve organizational goals, and respond to community needs. We are an American Public Works Association accredited agency, consistently meeting industry best practices benchmarks.

Our Core Values:

• Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes.
• Customer Service - We provide our customers with the highest level of service and quality.
• Innovation - We strive to continuously improve processes, performance, and results.
• Safety - We demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Teamwork - We work together toward achieving a common recognized end.

Mission - To provide excellent public services in all areas of our business.

Vision - The premier public works organization, accountable and transparent in all services we provide to our community.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core…