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Sewer Operator-in-Training / Technician

Sammamish Plateau Water
Sammamish, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026

Are you looking to work and or learn about the ins and outs of sewer? Come work for us! A Water & Sewer District that offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a great culture. We have an immediate opening for a Sewer Operator-in-Training or Technician (dependent on experience).

We are looking for someone who is a collaborator and is eager to learn. This is a full-time, hourly position working 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Work performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions.

The Sewer Operator-in-Training or Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the District’s sewer facilities and infrastructure to include lift stations, sewer lines, valves, grinder pumps, and manholes by routinely locating, inspecting, monitoring, and repairing.

  • Inspects, documents, and maintains underground sewer line and lateral condition using closed circuit televising system and high velocity cleaning equipment.
  • Collects and records data and condition assessment for asset management and maintains accurate and appropriate information for updating maps, as-built plans, and/or the maintenance management system.

Knowledge & Skills to learn

  • Skilled in: Reading and interpreting construction drawings, as-builts and maps, safety procedures, and regulations for confined space, and locate equipment.
  • Knowledge in: Appropriate materials, methods, tools, equipment, and practices involved in construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of sewer systems; electrical, telemetry, and mechanical equipment.
  • Prior experience in sewer operations and maintenance required for Technician status.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Washington State Driver’s License in good standing
  • CDL license within 18 months from date of hire

Ability to obtain within one year from date of hire:

  • Wastewater Collections (WWC) 1, Washington State Flagging Card, and First Aid/CPR certification.
  • Once on-call, you must be able to respond to District boundaries within 40 minutes.

District Benefits: Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage; Employee Assistance Program, 12.5 holidays, 12 vacation days, 12 sick days, Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), tuition reimbursement, transportation and housing allowance.

We are a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer

For more information about Sammamish Plateau Water or the position, visit spwater.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.00 - $54.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33 - $54

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