Public Works Utility Technician: Water, Sewer & Streets

HKA Enterprises, Inc.; Ontario (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a hands-on public works technician to support streets, water distribution systems, and wastewater collection in Ontario, Oregon. You will inspect and repair infrastructure, install and read water meters, and perform street work including paving, snow removal, and signage.

The role requires operating various equipment and responding to after-hours emergencies onsite. The position requires prior experience in water distribution or sewer maintenance, a high school

Qualifications

• Some prior experience in water distribution, sewer collections, and street maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair, and maintain streets, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and related public works infrastructure.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain water distribution systems, storm drains, sewer collection systems, and sewer lift stations.
• Perform street maintenance including paving, patching, sign maintenance, concrete repair and installation, snow removal, and sanding.
• Install, repair, and read water meters; exercise valves; install and repair water lines, standpipes, valves, and pumps; and perform water shut-offs and turn-ons.
• Repair and install manholes and cleanouts and remove debris from catch basins.
• Operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on light and heavy equipment, including backhoes, loaders, sewer cleaners, and welders.
• Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and tools before and after use and report defects or needed repairs.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies within a reasonable time as part of required on-call coverage.
• Respond to customer service requests, report findings to the lead worker or supervisor, and maintain courteous and prompt public relations.
• Develop and maintain cooperative and respectful work relationships with co-workers and the supervisor and use utility locator service before excavation.
• Follow safety rules and procedures, keep work areas clean and orderly, complete daily work activities according to work schedules, and measure, compute, and convert English and metric systems.
• Produce records and reports related to work activities and report public hazards such as potholes, fallen street signs, and water leaks to the lead worker or supervisor.
• Assist other public works departments as needed.

Skills

Water distribution

Sewer collections

Street maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

HKA Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a hands-on public works technician to support streets, water distribution systems, and wastewater collection in Ontario, Oregon. You will inspect and repair infrastructure, install and read water meters, and perform street work including paving, snow removal, and signage.

The role requires operating various equipment and responding to after-hours emergencies onsite. The position requires prior experience in water distribution or sewer maintenance, a high school