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Wastewater Treatment/Compost Apprentice, Maintenance Worker, or Operator

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City of Port Townsend

Port Townsend, WA (In Person)

$71,209 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 2 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Job Description

Wastewater Treatment/Compost Apprentice, Maintenance Worker, or Operator Port Townsend, WA 98368 $27.06 - $41.41 an hour - Full-time $27.06 - $41.41 an hour - Full-time The City of Port Townsend is recruiting to fill one vacancy in the Wastewater Treatment/Compost division of Public Works at any of the levels described below depending on experience. We are also hiring a Crew Chief or Crew Chief Apprentice. This position performs the administrative tasks and physical labor related to the oversight, operations, and supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and/or Compost Facility. The City of Port Townsend strives to provide quality and reliable infrastructure operations in service to the community and environment as the City looks toward a sustainable future. Complete job descriptions are available here.
Maintenance Worker Apprentice Pay Range :
$27.06-30.74 hourly base pay range ($27.06-34.43 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay) Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council or must obtain within 3 years of employment in this position First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of employment Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position
Preferred WA State Class A CDL Current First Aid/CPR Certificate Current Flagger Training Certificate Maintenance Worker Pay Range :
$27.98-32.00 hourly base pay range ($27.98-33.34 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay) Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier One (1) year as a wastewater treatment or biosolids apprentice or equivalent relevant experience WA State Wastewater Treatment OIT within 6 months of employment WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group I within 18 months of employment Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council or must obtain within 3 years of employment in this position First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of employment Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the position Preferred qualifications WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group I 2+ years' experience working in a wastewater or water related field
WA State Class A CDL Current First Aid/CPR Certificate Current Flagger Training Certificate Operator I Pay Range :
$34.04-38.52 hourly base pay range ($34.04-43.14 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay) Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group II or higher certification 3+ years of experience working at a wastewater treatment plant Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council or must obtain within 3 years of employment in this position First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of being in this position Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the position Preferred Qualifications 5+ years' experience working in a wastewater treatment or related field
WA State Class A CDL Current First Aid/CPR Certificate Current Flagger Training Certificate Operator II Pay Range :
$36.46-41.41 hourly base pay range ($36.46-46.38 total pay range including maximum potential longevity pay) Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group II or higher certification 8+ years of experience working at a classification II or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Certified Compost Facility Operator certification issued by Washington Organics Recycling Council First Aid/CPR certification or must obtain within 1 year of being in this position Flagger Training Certification within the first 6 months in this position Washington State CDL B or ability to obtain within 12 months in the position Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of experience leading wastewater-related plant operations involving secondary treatment WA State Class A CDL Current First Aid/CPR Certificate Current Flagger Training Certificate This position may be eligible for the additional compensation listed below. Details can be found in the
Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Longevity pay on a graduated schedule starting at 2% after 5 years, up to 12% after 25 years Remote plant operations pay Emergency response pay Phone-watch pay Overtime pay or compensatory time Premium pay or compensatory time Jury duty pay at regular rate during service Call-back pay Standby pay
BENEFITS WA
State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp Teamsters pension • Medical, dental, and vision insurance through WA Teamsters Welfare Trust Fund • Time loss/short-term disability insurance LifeAD&D insurance Sick leave (earns 1 day per month) May be eligible for sick leave conversion annually Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month) 12 paid holidays Eligible for up to 3 floating holidays based on years of service Mandatory safety shoe allowance Prescription safety glasses allowance, if required for job Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Teamsters initiation fee is $100 and monthly dues are 2.25 of hourly wage x the base hourly rate rounded to the nearest dollar. The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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