Utility Worker I-Water Division

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Utility Worker I-Water Division

Salary

$25.98 - $34.82 Hourly

Location

Oregon 97223, OR

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2024-00018

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

06/26/2024

Closing Date

7/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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Overview

OUR PURPOSE

At the City of Tigard, our talented, industrious, and innovative municipal government professionals have been providing essential services and recreational spaces to Tigard’s 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 Oregon’s 12th largest city and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.

OUR VALUES

At Team Tigard, we are the ambassadors of our municipal services to the members of our 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

The Public Works Water Division is looking for one dedicated individual that has a good work ethic and can work with a team and on occasion work alone. Our team works in all weather conditions, responds to afterhours emergency repairs (as, needed), observing safe work practices and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment.

The water division installs, maintains, and repairs water distribution infrastructure including service lines, hydrants, pumps, and storage facilities. We also inspect water service for code compliance. This is a water distribution position - the City of Tigard does not operate a water treatment plant.

Installation, repair and replace:

• Water distribution main lines

• Fire hydrants

• Water meters

• Water service lines

Performs maintenance that includes:

• Water main flushing

• Water valve exercising

• Fire Hydrant maintenance

• Maintenance around water meters

Why YOU belong with Team Tigard!

YOU are Collaborative!

You share time and knowledge with others; adjust priorities as circumstances dictate; follow through on commitments, accept responsibility for actions, resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively.

YOU embrace Diversity!

You demonstrate an awareness and respect of cultural and individual values. You treat all people with dignity, courtesy, and respec t.

YOU are a good Steward!

You demonstrate fiscal accountability aimed at sustainability. You actively contribute to the productivity of your organization; you demonstrate good stewardship of time and resources; you maintain high ethical standards.

YOU Care!

You anticipate the needs of internal and external customers; you deliver quality work products and services within expected timeframes. You consider and respond constructively to people in various situations.

YOU are Innovative!

You consider new approaches to situations; you are curious and solution oriented; you encourage ideas and improvements .

YOU foster Sustainability!

You actively encourage environmental benefits and the conservation of natural resources.

YOU work Safely:

You adhere to safety related laws, regulations, standards, and practices; you perform work in a safe manner; you encourage and support others to be safe while at work.

The City of Tigard is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

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:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND

• One (1) year of experience in construction, repair, operation, and maintenance of streets, underground utilities, routine service of light and heavy vehicles and other power driven equipment, or parks and landscape.

  Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

• Within six (6) months of the date of entry into the position, must obtain a Standard First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross.

• Within six (6) months of the date of entry into the position, must obtain a CPR Certification.

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 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 candidate’s related experience and education in accordance with the City’s pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act, would be no higher than $28.87 per hour.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate will pass a physical capacities test designed to evaluate ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job.

How to apply: Please apply online. We do not accept applications that are emailed. Applications must be received by the Human Resources Division by closing time/date.

IMPORTANT: (Please read): In lieu of resumes and cover letters, The City of Tigard evaluates an 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 Veterans preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands for Utility Worker vary somewhat based on division. Click on the links below to view the complete job task analysis:

Job Task Analysis - Parks (https://www.tigard-or.gov/home/showdocument?id=1738&t=637720512028730000)

Job Task Analysis - All other divisions

Environmental Elements: Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noises, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confined workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff, public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

In addition to being a great place to work (https://www.tigard-or.gov/your-government/departments/human-resources/jobs) , 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

Click here (https://www.tigard-or.gov/your-government/departments/human-resources/benefits) for more detailed benefits information.

01

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 streets, underground utilities, or parks and landscape?

• none

• less than 1 year

• 1-2 years

• 2 or more years

  03

  Describe your experience using construction equipment and tools related to water line repair or maintenance.

  Required Question

Agency

City of Tigard

Address

13125 SW Hall Blvd Tigard, Oregon, 97223

Website

http://www.tigard-or.gov

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