Maintenance Worker/Operator

Perform essential operational and administrative tasks for the Compost Facility and support the Wastewater Treatment Plant, with opportunities for advancement within the Public Works department.

🎯 About the Role

This position involves administrative tasks and physical labor related to the oversight and operations of the Compost Facility, with cross-training for Wastewater Treatment Plant support. Multiple levels are available depending on experience, from Apprentice to Operator II.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• ♻️ Oversee and operate the Compost Facility.
• 💧 Provide support to the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• 🔧 Perform maintenance tasks.
• 🚚 Operate heavy equipment.
• ✅ Obtain and maintain required certifications.

✅ Requirements & Skills

• 🎓 High school diploma or GED required.
• 🚗 Valid Washington State driver's license.
• 👷 Certified Compost Facility Operator certification (or obtain within 3 years).
• ⛑️ First Aid/CPR certification (or obtain within 1 year).
• 🚩 Flagger Training Certification (within 6 months).
• 🚚 CDL and heavy equipment operating experience strongly preferred.

🎁 Perks & Benefits

• 💰 WA State PERS retirement
• 🤝 Teamsters pension
• 🏥 Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 📉 Time loss/short-term disability insurance
• 🛡️ Life & AD&D insurance
• 💧 Sick leave
• ☀️ Vacation
• 🎄 12 paid holidays
• ⭐ Up to 3 floating holidays
• 👟 Mandatory safety shoe allowance
• 👓 Prescription safety glasses allowance
• 🎗️ Up to 5 days of bereavement leave
• 😊 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

💰 Compensation: $27.06-41.41 hourly base pay

📍 Location: Port Townsend, Washington

📩 How to Apply

Not specified. Complete job descriptions are available at the provided link.