Field Technician I
Thurston PUD

Pay Range: $27.10 to $34.62 per hour ($4,697 to $6,000 per month) DOQ
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Category: FLSA Non-Exempt, Overtime Eligible
Location: Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Closing: Open Until Filled

About the Job 
Thurston PUD policy states that new employees should be vaccinated upon hire or begin the vaccination process within two weeks of hire and be fully vaccinated within 45 days of hire. The Field Technician works under the direction of the Director of Field Operations. The Field Technician will perform a broad range of manual and technical labor to support the PUD’s owned and operated water systems. This person performs water system maintenance and support. The Field Technician is to perform skilled work associated with drinking water system maintenance and operation to provide safe drinking water that meets Federal and State regulations. For more information on this job, please visit our website at www.thurstonpud.org. 

Minimum Qualifications 
• High School Diploma or GED.
• WDM I or able to acquire within one year of employment
• Current and valid Washington driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the PUD’s insurance carrier.
• Required to lift more than 75 lbs.
• Chosen candidate may be required to provide at least three year’s proof of a safe driving record from state.

Apply
To be considered for this position, please fill out an application at www.thurstonpud.com. Please email your completed application packet to Thurston PUD Human Resources at hr@thurstonpud.org or mail them to: 

Thurston PUD Human Resources
1230 Ruddell Road SE 
Lacey, WA 98503

We will be accepting applications until the position is filled. For questions or other information related to this recruitment, please contact Kurin Miller at kmiller@thurstonpud.org or at (360) 763-5839. Prior to employment, a criminal history background check and reference checks will be conducted on the top candidates. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains policies for a drug-free and smoke-free work environment.

About Thurston PUD
Established in 1938, Thurston PUD is a special-purpose municipal agency located in Lacey, WA. We currently own and operate 279 water systems, serving over 9,700 families, businesses, schools, and parks. Thurston PUD provides water planning and utility services to the citizens of Thurston County, and owns and operates water systems in Pierce, Lewis, King, Grays Harbor and Kitsap counties. The PUD is governed by three Commissioners who are elected by the voters of Thurston County to serve for 6 years. The Commissioners represent the three PUD Commission districts in Thurston County. The District offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, group term life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, State of Washington PERS 401(a) retirement plan participation, deferred compensation plans.