Water Distribution Operator 1 / Meter Reader

The City of Chehalis Water Department is hiring a Water Distribution Operator 1 / Meter Reader position. This is a full time position who performs semi-skilled manual and technical work in the installation, construction, maintenance, repair and care of water mains, water meter services, hydrants, valving and other water distribution system components. This position also performs meter reading tasks and functions on the city’s water distribution system. Tasks require the use of specialized tools, machinery and other equipment.

Please see the attached job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities for this position.

This is a Teamsters represented position with a 2024 salary range of $50,448 to $61,308 per year, plus medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. 

To apply, submit a resume and a cover letter to

City of Chehalis
Glenn Schaffer / HR Manager
350 N. Market Blvd.
Chehalis, WA 98532

Benefits:

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. 

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