Sewer Collections Operator
The Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District No. 1 is seeking a Sewer Collections Operator for the
District’s Water/Wastewater Operations. The District is located 17 miles east of Spokane Washington
and 3 miles from Idaho state line. The District is governed by a 3 member Board of Commissioners.
The District has 18 employees including the General Manager, office, WRF and field staff.
The Water/Wastewater Operations Sewer Collections Operator functions as a multi-skilled
professional who performs and coordinates a variety of specific and non-specific jobs related to
operation, maintenance, customer service, and on-call emergency service of the District’s sewer and
water facilities. This position is focused on the District’s sewer collections system, but may also
be involved and on-call for the water distribution system.
Job Functions:
This position performs a variety of duties in support of the District’s wastewater collection
system and water distribution system.
• Operates pumps, control systems, and power equipment.
• Performs varied manual work and operates specialized equipment to maintain and/or repair
wastewater collection and water distribution systems; including inspecting and recording.
• Operating a variety of vehicles, machinery and tools, including but not limited to compressor,
generator, locator, gas detector, power/rotating machinery and hand tools.
• Performs and helps coordinate customer service duties such as responding to customer calls,
emergencies, and complaints.
• Assists in District construction and repair projects and performs duties such as reviewing plans
and schedules, on site problem solving, or interfacing with customers and contractors.
• Performs daily maintenance of sewer lift stations, pumps, collection pipes, manholes, etc., as
required and documents necessary records.
• Performs regular District facility checks.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance and repairs.
• Monitors and/or records SCADA/Telemetry systems, gauges, meters and control panels.
• Performs on-call and emergency service duties, serves as a first responder, troubleshooting
problems, and performing or coordinating responses.
• Available for on-call duty and after hour emergencies.
• Provide on-call status for evenings, holidays and weekends rotation.
• May require after hours, weekend and holiday work as required by emergency or work
assignment.
• Must be able to get to district boundary from residence in 60 minutes for on-call
rotation.
• Physical ability to conform to all safety requirements.
Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience that provides the requisite knowledge,
skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The Water/Wastewater
Operations Sewer Collections Operator must have appropriate knowledge of the construction and
maintenance of sewer collection and water distribution systems, public health and water quality
requirements and cross connection control. The Sewer Collections Operator must have
the ability to use a variety of potentially hazardous tools safely and efficiently, including
knowledge
in the use and maintenance of motor vehicles and in the use of hand and power tools. Personal
communication skills are essential to interact with individuals and customers.
Licensing Requirements:
• Washington Level I certification for Water Distribution Manager. Washington level II
certification encouraged. Certification required within 6 months following employment.
• Must be willing to complete ongoing and continuing education as it relates to sewer collection,
water distribution, safety and other job duties or responsibilities associated with this position.
• Confined space, First Aid and CPR required.
• Must have valid State Driver’s license.
Pay Range:
The hourly pay rate for the Water/Wastewater Operations Sewer Collections Operator I
/ II is $23.39 – $36.96 / $25.17 – $39.77 respectively. Pay offered depends upon operator level,
experience, and qualifications. LLSWD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Benefits:
The District offers medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance. FSA (health
and dependent care), and HRA is available. The District is exempt from Social Security. The
District contributes 7.65% of employee compensation to 401(a) in lieu of Social Security and will
match 100% of employee 457(b) elective deferrals up to a maximum of 10% of employee compensation.
The District provides job-related continuing education and certification, and an allowance for
uniforms.
Paid leave includes 10 paid holidays and 2 personal holiday days per calendar year; paid sick leave
accrues at 8 hours per month and vacation accrual begins at 12 hours per month. Additional paid
leave is available for bereavement and jury duty.
Send resumes to BiJay Adams, General Manager, Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District, 22510 E.
Mission Ave., Liberty Lake, WA 99019 or to bijay@libertylake.org. Position will remain open until
filled. A full job description is available upon request. Please contact BiJay Adams, General
Manager at (509) 922-9016 for additional information.