JOB POSTING
Fishway Attendant - Seasonal
Overview
Operate all fish passage facilities and equipment associated with the District's dams in accordance with established operational criteria. Perform regular inspections and make adjustments necessary to assure maximum fish passage efficiency at all times. Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of fish facilities to maintain efficiency and clean fish passage systems and related facilities. Assist the District's Fish and Wildlife personnel with operational tasks supporting special studies or research activities. Perform operator duties as needed at Dryden and Entiat canals and Tumwater dam. May perform duties as needed at District Juvenile Fish Bypass facilities. This is a seasonal position that may be assigned to work rotating shifts.
Responsibilities
- Perform all duties associated with adult fish ladder operations, cleaning debris from intakes, regulating passage water levels, removing and installing Rocky Reach orifice gate stop logs, recording compliance report information and identifying maintenance needs within work areas. Assist District Fish and Wildlife personnel with operational tasks, as needed, supporting special studies or research activities.
- Perform duties as Bypass Operator, which typically begins March 15 and goes to August 31. Operate bypass to meet established criteria, maintain water level and flows, remove debris from dewatering areas and identify maintenance issues.
- Perform operations (as needed) at Dryden and Entiat canals and Tumwater dam. Clean debris from intakes, regulate water way as needed.
- Assist in the development of bypass operational procedures and documentation of spare parts inventory.
- Provide generation support services such as greasing, household repairs and providing assistance to operation and maintenance crews.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
- As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.
Reports To
Superintendent - Hydro Operations
Overtime exemption
Non-Exempt
Qualifications
Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.
- No post-secondary education required.
Experience
- Six (6) months construction or utility worker experience required.
- Experience working with Juvenile Fish Bypass and/or adult ladder operations for two seasons desired.
CONTRACT RATE
$24.61 - per hour
JOB DURATION
Seasonal positions start approximately the beginning of February and lasts to approximately the beginning or middle of December. Employees work 12 hours per shift on a rotating schedule that includes days, nights and weekends.
Example One-Month Rotating Shift Schedule:
Days 1-4: 12-hour night shifts
Days 5-7: Off
Days 8-10: 12-hour day shifts
Day 11: Off
Days 12-14: 12-hour night shifts
Days 15-17: Off
Days 18-21: 12-hour day shifts
Days 22-28: Off
Licenses and Certifications
- Valid Driver's License at hire and WA Driver's License within 30 days of hire required.
- CPR – Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation with Valid First Aid Card within 60 days required.
- Qualified Rigger Certification within 60 days required.
Skills and Abilities
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:
- Knowledge of District safety codes.
- Working knowledge of proper operation of fish passage tools and equipment.
- Knowledge of fish passage facilities and standard maintenance practices
- Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations using staff gauge and hydraulic data.
- Strong communication skills in both written and verbal form.
- Requires ability to operate PLC’s (Programable Logic Controllers), pump control panels, automated hydraulic controlled systems, weir gates and valves including the Rocky Reach tailrace gantry crane (auxiliary hoist).
- Ability to read and record water surface elevations and interpret rating tables.
- Requires good interpersonal skills and ability to get along with others
- Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Internet Explorer; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Outlook; PeopleSoft HRIS; Maximo Asset Management & Maintenance systems; Maximo Order Processing; general office equipment and heavy equipment. An individual should also have knowledge of and be able to properly and safely use power equipment including the Rocky Reach tailrace gantry crane (auxiliary hoist), regulating controls and general office equipment including telephones, handheld radios, and printers.
- Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Drug Screening
This position is designated as safety-sensitive for the purposes of pre-employment testing for illegal drugs (other than marijuana) because the essential functions include operating motorized vehicle, heavy machinery, rotating or heavy equipment, or power machines or tools.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions: see full posting at www.chelanpud.org/careers
District Values
Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety
Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us
Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect
Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)
SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITIONS
Safety-sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment drug screening. An essential function of this job involves duties which categorize this position as safety-sensitive.
