INDUSTRIAL MECHANIC (TECHNICIAN OR SPECIALIST LEVEL) - SEWER UTILITY presso Kitsap County, WA

About the Department

Kitsap County Public Works is offering a dynamic opportunity for a skilled mechanical maintenance professional ready to elevate their career in utility operations. As an Industrial Mechanic, you’ll step into a key role that ensures the operational reliability of a complex, county-wide wastewater system—including four treatment plants and numerous pump and lift stations. Your mechanical expertise will directly support the health of our communities and the protection of the natural environment that makes Kitsap County so unique.

This is more than just a job—it's your chance to become the technical expert at the heart of a system that serves thousands. You’ll lead preventative maintenance efforts, conduct hands-on technical repairs, and apply your craftsmanship in our specialized machine shop to keep critical infrastructure running smoothly. 

As an Industrial Mechanic, you will:

• Perform advanced corrective maintenance on complex wastewater systems, conducting major overhauls on pumps, valves, gear mechanisms, motors, generators, and specialized equipment including odor control systems, grit/solids removal, clarifiers, aeration systems, solids thickening and dewatering equipment, gas scrubbers, UV and chlorine disinfection systems, and anaerobic digestion facilities 
• Execute comprehensive preventative maintenance programs across all four wastewater treatment plants and associated pump/lift stations, maintaining pumps, valves, motors, generators, and the full spectrum of treatment process equipment while ensuring coating systems integrity and facility grounds maintenance
• Operate specialized equipment with expert proficiency, including electric and hydraulic crane trucks for equipment lifting, milling machines, lathes, MIG and TIG welders, oxygen welders, portable and fixed generators, and a comprehensive range of hand and power tools 
• Leverage technology for operational excellence, utilizing manual and computer-based preventative maintenance programs to document maintenance activities, generate work orders, prioritize repairs, improve operational efficiencies, and troubleshoot mechanical irregularities 
• Serve as a subject matter expert in mechanical systems, providing technical guidance on equipment selection, repair strategies, and system optimization across the utility's wastewater infrastructure
• Demonstrate machine shop mastery, properly operating shop equipment and applying knowledge of different metal types for fabrication, repair, and maintenance activities
• Provide limited leadership when assigned to lead positions for shifts or crews after completing appropriate training

Wages
Technician: $26.99 - $34.52 
Specialist: $33.07 - $42.30

Automatic Progression Requirements
Employees hired at the Technician level may be eligible for automatic progression to Industrial Mechanic upon successful completion of all required training, time-in-position, and certifications as outlined in the Utility Workbook.

What You Bring:

• Professional Experience: Depending on your experience, you may be hired as a: 
  • Technician: One year of experience as a maintenance mechanic, performing welding, fabrication, maintenance and repair of equipment and pumps, or related
    • If hired as a Technician, you will receive training to develop the skills and experience necessary to automatically progress to the Industrial Mechanic level. Progression will depend upon completing the requirements outlined in the Utilities Workbook which include meeting performance standards, completing all training and certification requirements, and meeting time in position requirements.
    • Failure to Progress: Employees who fail to obtain required certifications, licenses, or credentials, or who do not consistently demonstrate required performance and competencies, will not progress to the next classification. The department will take appropriate personnel action in accordance with county policies.
  • Industrial Mechanic: Three years of experience as a maintenance mechanic, performing welding, fabrication, maintenance and repair of equipment and pumps, or related experience.
    • If hired as an Industrial Mechanic, you are expected to perform a full range of skilled mechanical duties with minimal supervision, drawing on your prior experience to maintain and troubleshoot complex systems and equipment.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in operating milling machines, lathes, drill presses, MIG/TIG welding equipment, and plasma cutters; knowledge of working with different types of metals and machine shop operations; ability to troubleshoot and perform major overhauls on complex mechanical systems
• Specialized Equipment Knowledge: Experience maintaining and repairing wastewater treatment equipment including pumps, clarifiers, blowers, boilers, sodium hypochlorite systems, scrubbers, rotary drum thickeners, gravity belt thickeners, rotary bar screens, and associated gasoline, propane, and diesel-powered generators and machinery
• Computer Systems Proficiency: Ability to operate computer-based preventative maintenance systems to document work, generate orders, and improve operational tracking and efficiency
• Safety and Quality Focus: Commitment to promoting good safety practices and procedures, maintaining clean work areas, and delivering high-quality maintenance outcomes with minimal oversight
• Equipment Operation: Capability to operate electric and hydraulic crane trucks, shop trucks, portable generators, pumps, and perform general maintenance on tools and equipment
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a maintenance mechanic at a wastewater treatment or water treatment plant, providing familiarity with the unique operational requirements and regulatory environment of utility infrastructure

Within one year of employment, must obtain (and maintain during employment) the following licenses and certifications:

• Washington State 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 and air brake restriction removed.
  • Per the agreement with Kitsap County, selected employee and the appropriate bargaining unit, Kitsap County will fund the costs of tuition and certain educational expenses (tuition payments) and advance the costs of CDL Licensing fees.  The employee may be required for reimbursement under circumstances outlined in the agreement.

For the complete job description: https://www.kitsap.gov/hr/JobClassifications/Industrial%20Mechanic.pdf
For more information about Kitsap County Public Works Department: https://www.kitsap.gov/pw/about-us/public-works

Other Qualifications

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public.  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)
• Public Works employees are considered 'essential employees' and are expected to report to duty on time and remain at work until the end of the scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared.
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with 589 Utilities and the Kitsap County Personnel Manual (https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx) Membership in the union is optional. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals.  Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
• 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 a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office. 
• 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.
• This posting may be used to fill future openings.
• 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 candidate must [have a current or obtain within 12 months of employment] a Washington Class A endorsement N air brake restriction removed.
  • Prior to CDL Assignment:
  • CDL drivers must submit a driving abstract and 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 breath alcohol test and urine drug screening; and enter into a random DOT regulated drug and alcohol testing process.
  
  
• Prior to employment the successful candidate must:
  • Authorize and complete a criminal background check and driving record check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. 
  • Pass a medical/physical evaluation, including audiometric and respirator testing (in accordance with WAC 296-842-150 and WAC 296-817-400).
  • Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university 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.
  • Provide references that demonstrate reliability, a good attendance record and a positive work ethic/attitude

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