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April 8, 2024Temp Seasonal Utility Worker - 2 Openings
Lake Meridian Water District is accepting applications for two Temporary Seasonal Utility Workers. The successful candidate will support regular full time district employees by assisting with routine maintenance. Primarily consisting of fire hydrant cleaning and painting, valve exercising, vegetation management, and building maintenance. This temporary position will continue through the summer months. Pay is $23.00 per hour. These are 3-month full-time temporary positions.
Application and complete job description are available below:
Application may also be obtained at the District office 27224 144th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042. Completed application, cover letter, and resume must be submitted to the District via email to: customerservice@lakemeridianwater.com
April 8, 2024Water Service Technician II - Job Opening
Lake Meridian Water District invites all qualified applicants to apply for the position of Water Service Technician II (WT-II). The District is located in the Lake Meridian area and serves a population of 20,000 people with 6,500 connections. The Water Service Technician II reports directly to the Operations Manager.
Under general supervision of the Operations Manager, skilled work is performed in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of the District's water system. The (WT-II) is the entry/middle level class in the District’s field employee classification. Incumbents routinely exercise independent judgment in the performance of duties and may be called on to train lower-level Water Service Technicians.
Other areas of responsibility are the water quality program, water treatment plants and SCADA system. The (WT-II) serves on a 24-hour duty roster and ensures effective and reliable water services are provided to customers throughout the District.
The salary range is $6,150.88 - $8,025.50 with a hiring range of $6,150.88 - $6,335.40 DOE. Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HRA-VEBA and PERS retirement.
Application and complete job description are available below:
Application may also be obtained at the District office 27224 144th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042. Completed application, cover letter, and resume must be submitted to the District via email to: customerservice@lakemeridianwater.com
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December 27, 2005About the District
Lake Meridian Water District is a special purpose district, operating under Title 57 of the Revised Codes of Washington, (RCW).
We were originally formed in the early 1960s to bring water service to the Lake Meridian area. The District's current service area covers approximately 4,000 acres around Lake Meridian in Kent, Washington.
We are bordered by the City of Kent to the west; Soos Creek Water & Sewer to the north; Covington Water District to the east; and City of Auburn to the south.
The District has a three member Board of Commissioners elected to staggering six-year terms of office.
The Board meets twice per month at the District office. If you are interested in attending, please advise. The day to day operations are the responsibility of the General Manager, Operations Manager and 8 full time employees.