Utilities Maintenance Aide II; Seasonal

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New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

The City of Bellevue, WA is currently accepting online applications for Utilities Maintenance Aide II seasonal positions located in the Operations and Maintenance Division of the Utilities Department. The primary role is to assist full‑time staff in meeting seasonal demands related to the warm weather construction season. These positions perform a variety of manual labor tasks in assistance to fully trained personnel to repair, maintain, operate, and install basic City wastewater, storm and surface water infrastructure systems.

Work consists of routine and repetitive tasks, processes, and/or operations and will be performed cooperatively with other employees and completed in a manner that assures individual, co‑worker, and public safety in all weather and working conditions. Employees receive direct supervision while on the job site in most cases, but the amount of direct supervision required may diminish as proficiency in task performance and equipment operation increases.

Work may also be performed independently on the basis of clear instructions and standard operating procedures. Work is to be completed with appropriate efficiency and in a manner that commands the respect of or demonstrates appropriate courtesy to co‑workers, and the public. These positions are seasonal and last for six months.

These positions perform a variety of manual labor tasks in assistance to fully‑trained personnel to repair, maintain, operate, and install basic City wastewater infrastructure systems. Under direct supervision, they may assist with sewer line repairs, inspections and maintenance, dig around underground utility pipes, make manhole adjustments, wash wet wells, clean and maintain pump stations, conduct high‑velocity cleaning of sewer system components, complete manhole surveys, inspect system plumbing/flushing components, operate jackhammers and other power equipment, clean up worksites and vehicles, and drive light utility vehicles.

These positions perform a variety of manual labor tasks in assistance to fully‑trained personnel to clean, repair, maintain, and install basic City storm water infrastructure systems. Under direct supervision, they assist with stormwater infrastructure inspections and maintenance, work as a helper on an educator truck cleaning, jet rodding and/or root removal in storm lines and catch basins, dig around underground utility pipes, make manhole adjustments, operate string trimmers and other power and hand tools to clear brush, clean up worksites and vehicles, and drive light utility vehicles.

They may assist in flagging and traffic control.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Basic mechanical skills and manual dexterity.
• Maintenance Aide is primarily an entry/training level position and requires minimal, if any, prior experience.
• Ability to learn to operate safely the equipment and machinery necessary to perform assigned tasks.
• Exposure/experience adhering to safety rules and procedures is desirable.
• Ability to listen and understand direction/instruction, communicate with team members, and respond to customers tactfully and courteously.
• Must have a valid Washington driver’s license by date of hire. Must have and maintain a good driving record according to Department standards. Proof required at time of interview. Applicants will be disqualified under the following circumstances:
  • Violation – more than two moving violations in the preceding three years; reckless driving violation within the preceding three years; DUI within the preceding three years.
  • Accidents – more than one motor vehicle accident within the preceding three years for which the applicant…