Street / Stormwater Collection Specialist

The City of Chehalis Public Works Department is accepting applications for a Street/Stormwater Collection Specialist. 

This position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the cleaning, maintenance, repair, and care of the city’s storm and/or sanitary sewer collection/drainage systems and maintenance of other Public Works infrastructure.  Work involves the use and operation of specialized sewer/storm line jetting and cleaning equipment, and other machinery and equipment required for maintaining and repairing storm and/or sanitary sewer lines and related facilities.

The position also performs or participates in the maintenance, repair and installation of Public Works infrastructure and facilities such as streets, alleys, sidewalks, catch basins, open drainage, floodways, guardrails, waterlines, meter services, hydrants valves, water system components, sewer lines, manholes and the wastewater treatment plant.

Please see the attached job description for a more complete list of the essential job duties and responsibilities. 

This is a position represented by the Teamsters Local 252, and has a 2024 salary range of $52,968 to $64,380.  Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance majority paid by the City; and enrollment in the State Department of Retirement Systems PERS 2 or 3 Plan.  See the benefits statement below for more information on the competitive benefits we offer. 

To Apply: Submit your Resume and Cover Letter by mail or email to - 

City of Chehalis
350 N. Market Blvd.
Chehalis, WA 98532

Attn: Glenn Schaffer
HR/Manager
gschaffer@ci.chehalis.wa.us

The City of Chehalis is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. 

The City of Chehalis offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, EAP, retirement, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.  We also have optional employee-contributed deferred compensation plans available. 

Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Medical:
The City of Chehalis provides employees a choice between two health care plans; the Regence 250 Plan, and the Kaiser 200 Plan.  In all work groups other than Police and Fire, employees currently contribute 5 1/2% of the health care premium, while the City pays the other 94.5%.  This share is subject to bargaining agreements.  

Dental and Vision:
Dental and Vision Plans are offered through Teamsters Welfare/Delta Dental and are paid 100% by the City for the employee.

Life Insurance:
The City provides a $5,000.00 life insurance policy for employees, and a $1,000.00 life insurance policy for each of your dependents.  Additional life insurance is available at the employee's cost at very competitive rates through the Association of Washington Cities. 

Retirement:
Eligible City of Chehalis Employees participate in the Washington Department of Retirement Systems.  PERS 2 or 3 for a non-commissioned employees, and LEOFF 2 for Police Officers and Firefighters. 

Holidays:
In addition to ten observed holidays, employees also receive one floating holiday each year. 

Employee Assistance Program:
Employees and immediate family members are eligible to receive professional, confidential counseling and assistance through the EAP.   The EAP provides assistance for such things as stress, abuse, drugs and alcohol, grief, marriage concerns, depression as well as legal services for such things as wills, divorce, estate planning and disputes.