Job

ID 16816

Department Water Operations & Maint Employment Status Regular Type Full Time

• Hourly # of Openings 1 Union Classification Union IBEW Work Location On-Site Field Job Location Lake Stevens, Washington (US-WA) Closing Date 08/12/2026 Salary/Wage $31.

69 per hour Job Definition Performs various duties commensurate with knowledge, experience, skills, and certification in the operation, maintenance, construction, and storekeeping of the District's water systems.

Distinguishing Characteristics 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.

Essential Job Functions 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.

Specialized Job Functions N/A Other Job Functions N/A Minimum Qualifications Experience/Education 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.

Level 2: Six months experience at Level 1. Level 3: Six months experience at Level 2. 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.

General Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent. Basic knowledge of applicable state safety requirements. Appropriate Washington State certification. Valid Washington State Driver's License. Ability to obtain first aid, CPR, flagging cards, and asbestos cement pipe certification within three months. License/Certification

• Valid Washington State Driver's License, with good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications N/A Working Conditions

• Work is performed at various locations, in all types of weather conditions and in confined spaces such as trenches, vaults, or reservoir.
• Must be able to lift 110 pounds and climb a seventy foot ladder to perform inspections.

Benefits 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 www.snopud.com/benefitoverview. Snohomish County PUD #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans. Our Values We hold ourselves and every member of Team PUD to high standards. Every day we

SAFEGUARD

what matters, putting employee and community safety first. We have

INTEGRITY.

We are a TEAM.We SERVE with pride, RISE to challenges.

We choose to INCLUDE all, SEEK growth, and be BOLD.