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Utility Worker II (may underfill as Utility Worker I) -Wastewater/Storm
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Utility Worker II (may underfill as Utility Worker I) -Wastewater/Storm
Salary
$24.95 - $33.44 Hourly
Location
Oregon 97223, OR
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2024-00028
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
05/22/2024
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Overview
At the City of Tigard, our talented, industrious, and innovative municipal government professionals have been providing essential services and recreational spaces to Tigards growing community for over 60 years. City of Tigard team members enjoy meaningful work, a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging, job-specific flexibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Incorporated in 1961, Tigard is Oregons 12th largest city and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.
OUR VALUES
Team Tigard are ambassadors of municipal services to the community. We aspire to treat all people with dignity, respect, and care; to demonstrate the equitable and sustainable practices that are environmentally and fiscally sound, and to engage with each other as trusted colleagues to achieve excellence in all we do. We do the right things, and we get things done.
Examples of Duties
We are looking for you if you: Enjoy providing excellent customer service and want to be part of a dynamic and skilled team maintaining rapidly growing wastewater and storm collection systems and green infrastructure. If you enjoy serving and helping the public, you work well in a team environment, and have a get it done mindset, you should join our team! We currently two positions available in this division.
+ Installing catch basins, manholes, mainline and performing creek/stream restoration while working on our stormwater system.
+ Performing spot repairs and maintaining access in various wastewater and storm locations.
+ Assisting citizens with questions they may have regarding the sanitary system and how their private system connects.
+ Cleaning both sanitary and stormwater collection systems by operating Vactor combination hydro cleaner trucks.
+ Cleaning includes cleaning the main pipe systems, catch basins, as well as other areas the division is responsible for.
+ Video inspection of both wastewater and stormwater systems by assisting our inspection unit operators.
+ In addition to these duties, we also perform restoration work in many drainage areas eliminating and mitigating erosion within those areas that are in forested areas.
+ During weather events and emergencies, the division also assists other divisions as needed to ensure the public receives the highest level of customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Utility Worker II:
+ Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND
+ Two (2) years of related experience, such as construction, repair, operation underground utilities.
+ Class A CDL required within six months of hire
Utility Worker I:
+ One (1) year of experience in construction, repair, operation, and maintenance of underground utilities, routine service of light and heavy vehicles and other power driven equipment. (No CDL Required)
Licenses and Certifications:
+ Possession of a valid Class A (CDL) Commercial Oregon driver's license with the appropriate endorsements and satisfactory driving record. (Utility Worker II)
+ Standard First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross.
+ CPR Certification.
+ Oregon Department of Agriculture Pesticide License (if applying to parks maintenance).
Additional Information:
The successful candidate will pass a physical capacities test designed to evaluate ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job.
Supplemental Information
Union Representation: SEIU
Schedule: Generally, working days are Monday through Thursday one week (9-hour days) and Monday through Friday (9-hour days Monday through Thursday and an 8-hour day on Friday) the next week. This schedule provides 3-day weekends every other weekend.
Compensation for Utility Worker II: The hourly range for this overtime eligible position is $24.95-$33.44 per hour. The starting pay assignment, based on an analysis of the successful candidates related experience and education in accordance with the Citys pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act, would be no higher than $30.33 per hour.
Compensation for Utility Worker I: The hourly range for this overtime eligible position is $23.75-$31.83 per hour. The starting pay assignment, based on an analysis of the successful candidates related experience and education in accordance with the Citys pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act, would be no higher than $28.87 per hour.
How to apply: Please apply online. We do not accept applications via email. Applications must be received by Human Resources by the closing time/date. This position is open until filled, please apply by Sunday, June 2, 2024 for first initial review.
IMPORTANT: In lieu of resumes and cover letters, the City of Tigard evaluates each applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.
ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive veteran's preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.
In addition to being a great place to work ( , the City of Tigard offers competitive employee benefits for full-time and part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week:
Choice of health and dental plans
Generous retirement plan
City-paid HRA-VEBA
Paid vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays plus 20 additional hours of floating holiday time
Life and disability insurance
Universal transit pass through TriMet
This job classification is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), OPEU Local 503
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent
+ Associate's Degree
+ Associate's Degree and additional coursework
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
+ Master's Degree or higher
02
Which best describes your years of experience in construction, repair, operation, and maintenance of underground utilities?
+ none
+ less than 1 year
+ 1-2 years
+ 2 or more years
03
Do you have a valid Class A (CDL) Commercial Oregon driver's license with the appropriate endorsements?
+ Yes
+ No
04
Describe your customer service experience.
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City of Tigard
Address
13125 SW Hall Blvd Tigard, Oregon, 97223
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