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Tacoma Public Utilities · 2 days ago

Hydro Utility Worker, Cushman

Hoodsport, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$45.62/hr - $52.82/hr

2+ years exp

Tacoma Public Utilities is seeking Utility Workers for their Cushman hydroelectric power generation facilities. The role involves semi-skilled labor for maintenance, repair, and operation of hydroelectric plant facilities, requiring mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform heavy manual labor in various weather conditions.

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Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, repair, and operation of hydroelectric plant facilities, recreational facilities, and fish hatchery operations

Work independently and as a team member

Lift heavy loads and perform strenuous manual labor under various weather conditions

Qualification

Hydroelectric facility maintenanceOperation of industrial equipmentValid Class A CDLFirst Aid certificationForklift certificationManual laborEffective communicationTeamwork

Required

Graduation from high school or equivalent

Valid driver's license and one of the following: Completion of an electrical or industrial arts program from a community or vocational college and six-months of experience in semi-skilled manual labor in the construction trades, including operation and maintenance of industrial equipment and vehicles

OR- Two-years of experience in semi-skilled manual labor in the construction trades, including operation and maintenance of industrial equipment and vehicles

Valid Washington State Class A Commercial Drivers License required before completion of probation (9 months from date of hire, City will provide the required training and test) with maintenance thereafter

Tanker endorsement required at designated Project locations

First Aid, CPR, flagging and forklift certification required prior to completion of probationary period with maintenance thereafter

Crane certification with maintenance thereafter may be required at certain Project locations

Methods, equipment and materials used in the maintenance and repair of hydroelectric facilities and equipment

Safe rigging procedures

Basic First Aid procedures

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques

Perform manual labor

Work independently with little direction

Observe legal and defensive driving practices