Seasonal Water Utility Laborers

Job Description

Kitsap Public Utility District (KPUD) is seeking four (4) highly motivated individuals to perform various water system maintenance tasks as a temporary/seasonal Water Utility Laborer.

Job Related Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Operate small power tools required to complete the maintenance of water systems.
• Perform traffic control responsibilities, such as setting up, moving, and tearing down traffic control cones and signage, and flagging as needed.
• Operate weed eater and mower to perform grounds maintenance on utility properties.
• Clean utility equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain, clean, and paint fire hydrants, blow-offs, valve markers, and Airvacs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred but not Required Work Experience, Qualifications, and Skills:

• Experience in ground maintenance or closely related work experience.
• Experience driving a truck while towing a utility trailer.
• Flagging Certification.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Special Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Successful applicants must pass a background check and drug test.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to be self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic to help meet KPUD’s mission of Strengthening Kitsap communities through responsive and sustainable utility services.

Miscellaneous

Working Conditions:

The work environment is 10% in the office/shop and 90% outside, and requires driving, frequent bending, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 15 pounds, and occasional lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits Information

Temporary position, no benefits.