Utilities Maintenance Worker/Technician/Specialist

Posting number: 2026.UtilitiesMaint.Sewer

Department: Public Works

Job classification: UTILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - CLASSIFICATION TEAMUT

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Public Works, Utilities

Summary

Kitsap County is seeking a skilled and motivated Utilities Maintenance Worker, Technician, or Specialist to join our Sewer Collections team. This position may be filled at any level, depending on the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, certifications, and demonstrated competencies. You will help maintain the critical infrastructure that protects public health, preserves the environment, and supports thriving communities. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on public works professional who enjoys operating equipment, solving infrastructure challenges, and contributing to essential utility services.

As a member of the Sewer Utility and Stormwater Programs, you'll work on a diverse range of maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation projects that directly improve Kitsap County's wastewater and stormwater systems. From operating specialized equipment and performing underground utility repairs to leading field crews and responding during emergency events, this role offers variety, responsibility, and meaningful opportunities to expand your technical expertise while making a lasting impact on the community.

Automatic Progression Requirements Employees hired at the Utility Maintenance Worker or Technician level are eligible for automatic progression to the next level in the series upon successful completion of all required training, time-in-position, and certifications as outlined in the Utility Maintenance Training Workbook.

What you will do:

• Maintain and repair sanitary sewer and stormwater collection systems, including gravity and pressure piping, manholes, catch basins, vaults, detention and retention facilities, water quality structures, Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), and Low Impact Development (LID) systems.
• Operate and maintain a wide variety of heavy equipment and commercial vehicles, including excavators, backhoes, loaders, bulldozers, CDL trucks, tanker trucks, eductor trucks, CCTV inspection vehicles, trailers, and other specialized public works equipment.
• Lead field crews by coordinating daily work activities, directing maintenance operations, ensuring safe work practices, and overseeing traffic control measures including signage, barricades, cones, and flagging operations.
• Perform infrastructure inspections using closed-circuit television (CCTV) equipment, document system conditions, and provide accurate assessment data to support maintenance planning and capital improvement decisions.
• Construct and rehabilitate sewer and stormwater infrastructure by reading engineered plans, calculating grades, flow rates, and elevations, locating underground utilities, restoring asphalt surfaces, and completing complex repair projects.
• Utilize specialized construction and maintenance tools including welders, pumps, saws, compactors, air compressors, HDPE welding equipment, and a variety of powered and manual tools to complete assigned work safely and efficiently.
• Support emergency response operations by participating in 24-hour on-call rotations, responding to after-hours utility emergencies, assisting during severe weather events, and supporting County road maintenance and paving operations as needed.
• Promote operational excellence by ensuring work complies with safety regulations, environmental standards, and established maintenance practices while contributing to the long-term reliability of County utility infrastructure.

Utility Maintenance Workers and Technicians perform foundational maintenance, construction, and inspection activities while developing the knowledge, skills, and certifications required for advancement. As employees progress through the series, they are assigned increasingly complex technical work, operate specialized equipment, and may assume responsibility for leading field crews.

What you bring:

• Professional Experience. Experience should demonstrate the ability to safely perform physical labor, use hand and power tools, follow established procedures, and support infrastructure maintenance activities, with progressively responsible experience involving equipment operation, troubleshooting, infrastructure assessment, and completion of increasingly complex maintenance activities.
  • Worker / Technician: Six (6) months of experience performing maintenance, construction, mechanical, utility, landscaping, grounds maintenance, environmental services, warehousing, manufacturing, or other outdoor or labor-intensive work for the Worker level, or one (1) year of such experience for the Technician level. Experience should demonstrate the ability to safely perform physical labor, use tools and equipment, follow procedures, perform routine maintenance and repairs, and support field operations with increasing independence.
  • Specialist: Three (3) years of specialized experience performing maintenance, repair, construction, inspection, or rehabilitation work involving wastewater collection systems, stormwater infrastructure, underground utilities, pipelines, public works infrastructure, or a closely related field. Experience should demonstrate advanced knowledge and independent proficiency in operating specialized equipment, troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues, conducting inspections, interpreting plans, and performing complex construction and rehabilitation work safely and effectively.
• Credentials/Licensing
  • Must have a current Washington Class A CDL with an N or X endorsement and no air-brake restriction, or obtain one within 12 months of employment.
• Communication/Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with crew members, supervisors, contractors, and the public. Must be able to accurately document work activities, communicate field conditions, support emergency response efforts, and contribute to a safety-focused work environment.
• Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in municipal utilities, wastewater collection systems, stormwater management programs, or public works operations
  • Familiarity with Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI), Low Impact Development (LID) systems, CCTV inspection technology, or utility asset management practices
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing training and advancement within a skilled trades environment.

Supplemental information

• Who May Apply: his position is open to current employees in regular budgeted positions. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.

• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with Public Works Utilities - Teamsters Local 589 and the Kitsap County Personnel Manual Membership in the union is optional.

• Application Requirements: All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date. The County uses the information provided in the application (not the résumé) to verify relevant work experience and to determine placement on the pay scale if you are selected for the position.

• To be considered, your application must: Be fully completed, including all supplemental questions. Provide specific and detailed information showing that you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for the role. Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency. Applications that are incomplete, lack sufficient detail, or do not clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications will be screened out and will not move forward in the hiring process. Meeting the minimum qualifications is required.

• Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

  • Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
  • Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
  • Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. This process is conducted in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94). Information received is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. FCA-Flyer_June 2026_English_Update
  • Pass a medical evaluation that includes a physical, fitness, audiometric testing, and for CDL Drivers, a DOT drug test.

• Report for duty on time and remain at work until the end of their scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared as an “Essential Employee” under the Public Works Inclement Weather/Emergency Response policy.

• Driving Requirements: The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:

  • CDL Driver: Operating County owned vehicles and CDL vehicles. Successful candidates must have a current Washington State Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with an N or X endorsement and no air-brake restriction, or obtain one within 12 months of employment.
  • Prior to CDL Assignment:
  • CDL drivers must submit a current medical card.
  • CDL Drivers in accordance with federal regulations and Kitsap County Drug and Alcohol Policy and Procedures for CDL Drivers, no employee will be allowed to operate CDL vehicles or equipment in this position for Kitsap County until he/she has successfully passed a urine drug screening; and enter into a random DOT regulated drug and alcohol testing process.

• Within one year of employment, must obtain:

  • Washington State Industrial First Aid/CPR certification
  • Washington State Traffic Flagging Certification
  • Possess a valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for the operation of related equipment with Endorsement N or X and air brake restriction removed.
  • Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead

• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.

• This position follows a 9/80 work schedule:

  • Week 1: Monday-Thursday 6:30 am - 4:00 pm, Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
  • Week 2: Monday-Thursday 6:30 am - 4:00 pm, Friday off

• Wages

  • Worker: $25.91 - $33.15
  • Technician: $27.72 - $35.45
  • Specialist: $33.96 - $43.44

• This posting may be used to fill future openings.

• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.