City of Gold Bar
Job Opening
Utility Maintenance I
Employer: City of Gold Bar
Location: Gold Bar, Snohomish County, WA
Job Category: Public Works
Employment Type: Full Time (Monday – Friday), Salary,
Salary and Benefits: $18.49-$21.00 per hour, DOE; full benefits
Start Date: September 2, 2025
Position Open Until Filled
Job Summary:
Under direction of the Public Works Director, the Utility Maintenance I person is responsible for
general maintenance of the City’s streets; parks; municipal buildings; utilities: and other general
maintenance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Operating mowers and small equipment
Reading water meters and recording usage
Maintaining right of ways and utility easements
Maintaining fire hydrants, storage tanks, and other system facilities
Repairing and installing service lines and meters
Excavating and minor street repairs
Operating a backhoe, endloader, snow plow, dump truck, and other City vehicles
Operating small equipment such as power tools, chain saws, generators, etc.
General janitorial and maintenance duties including weeding, painting, cleaning, etc.
Assisting City staff with other tasks as assigned.
Skills and Abilities (preferred or able to easily learn in a timely manner):
Computer skills including word processing and email functions, and the ability to easily
learn specific software programs related to job duties, such as water systems.
Operation and maintenance of equipment.
Multitasking.
Organizational skills.
Ability to work with the general public and staff in professional and courteous manner.
Understanding of local government.
Punctuality and reliability
Required Qualifications:
High School graduate or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Operator manual transmission vehicle
Flagging Certification or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire date.
Trench Certification or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire date.
Basic computer skills.
Working Conditions:
Work is conducted in both an office and a field environment. The job functions require the ability
to safely move about on construction or maintenance sites under inclement weather at any hour of
day or night, and may require walking on uneven, rocky, or rough ground. Such physical exposure may
require the ability to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Physical hazards
include exposure to traffic, heavy equipment, noise, dust, and debris. Job functions also require
the ability to sit at a desk and/or in front of a computer screen.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Conditions of employment include passing a background check and completion of a six month
probationary period.
The City of Gold Bar is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City employs, retains,
promotes, disciplines, and otherwise treats all employees and job applicants strictly on the basis
of job-related qualifications and competence. These policies and all employment practices shall be
applied without regard to any individual’s gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
sexual orientation (including gender identity), pregnancy, age, marital status, military status,
disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. The employee
occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform
any other job-related duties requested by the Mayor.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee,
once hired, and is subject to change as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.
For questions or to apply:
Contact Office Manager Denise Beaston with questions, or to request an application. Submit the
application along with a letter of interest and resume, including references, to Ms. Beaston.
Contact Information: Gold Bar City Hall
107 5th St.
Gold Bar, WA 98251
Phone: 360-793-1101
Fax: 360-793-2282
Office Manager Email: d.beaston@cityofgoldbar.us
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Posted: August 11th, 2025