Public Works Technician - Street

CITY OF BEAVERTON; Oregon; On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Beaverton is seeking a Street Technician to support DOT-covered, full-time Public Works operations. You will set up traffic-control zones, assist with street paving, operate construction equipment, and help maintain roads, sidewalks, and ADA ramps to keep our city safe and reliable.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least three years in street maintenance, and a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement within 360 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience in operations, installation, construction, repair, and maintenance of street structures, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet city driving standards; Class B CDL with air brake endorsement within 360 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up traffic-control safety zones and perform flagging.
• Assist Equipment Operators in maintaining and operating construction equipment.
• Rake and shovel asphalt, pave streets, and repair sidewalks and curbs.
• Construct and repair concrete roads, sidewalks, gutters, and ramps adhering to standards.
• Maintain bridges, ditches, and pedestrian/bike paths; remove graffiti and fix hazards.
• Conduct inspections, document repairs, and assist with walk-throughs and final inspections.
• Respond to emergencies; be available for after-hours responses as needed.

Skills

Street operations experience

Safety and traffic-control

Inspections and reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class B CDL with air brake endorsement

Job description

Ready to support Beaverton’s growing infrastructure and help keep the community’s roads safe, efficient and in good working order? Then apply to be the City of Beaverton’s next Street Technician and join our Public Works team!

In this hands-on role, you’ll help keep our roadways safe, accessible, and running smoothly. Your work will include setting up traffic-control safety zones, supporting street-paving and construction projects, and operating and maintaining a variety of construction equipment. As a Street Technician, you’ll be an essential part of the team that ensures our streets, sidewalks, and transportation routes remain reliable for everyone who uses them. We encourage you to apply for the position of Street Technician and help us build a city that’s safe and reliable!

This is a full-time, non-exempt, SEIU classified, and DOT-covered position. Individuals in this position will be subject to random drug screens and breath alcohol tests in accordance with DOT guidelines. There is one vacancy.

The schedule will be Monday-Thursday, 6:00am – 4:30pm. After successful completion of probation, Technicians will have the option to be included in the on-call rotation for after-hours emergency response a total of five weeks each year.

• Ensure traffic control and safety by setting up traffic control safety zones and performing flagging.
• Equipment operation and maintenance: Assist Equipment Operators in maintaining and operating construction equipment, including excavators and asphalt pavers.
• Street paving and construction: Rake and shovel asphalt and seal street cracks. You may also operate loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, compactors, street cutting saws, and other equipment.
• Concrete work: Construct, maintain, and repair concrete roads, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and ADA ramps, adhering to all city and state standards.
• Infrastructure maintenance:Maintain bridges, ditches, and pedestrian/bike paths. Repair or replace damaged infrastructure, including graffiti removal and resolving safety hazards.
• Inspections and reporting: Conduct thorough inspections of installations, and communicate directly with engineering, planning, and project leads. Identify needed repairs, document them in a punch list, and assist with walk-throughs and final inspections.
• Emergency response: Respond quickly to emergency situations. Your schedule may change with minimal notice to accommodate swift response to emergencies.
• Additional duties are outlined in the Public Works Technician class specification.

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, and
• Three years of experience in operations, installation, construction, repair, and maintenance of street structures; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing and special requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the city’s driving standards.
• Class B Commercial Drivers’ License with air brake endorsement required within 360 days of hire.
• Ability to pass reference checks and education verification, and satisfy the requirements of a background check and physical exam.
• Ability to satisfy the requirements of a pre-employment drug screen.

Studies has shown that some candidates hesitate to apply for a position if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city’s talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We encourage people with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.

Wagerange

$28.84 - $38.65 hourly

Starting rate will be determined based on an analysis of related work experience as outlined in the Oregon Equal Pay Act. New hires who meet minimum requirements will start at step one. Higher steps within the posted wage range may be offered to those who have additional years of directly related experience.

Total compensation package and benefits

In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.

The city pays the full retirement contribution to the Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.

Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, an employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and bilingual pay premiums.