Utility Worker II (May underfill as UWI) Water

City of Tigard; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union SEIU membership

Job summary

The City of Tigard is seeking a Water Distribution Technician to maintain and repair the water distribution system, including mains, hydrants, meters, and service lines.

Responsibilities include flushing mains, exercising valves, and responding to after-hours emergencies while following safety protocols. A valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement and Oregon water distribution license are required or obtainable within designated timeframes.

Qualifications

• Completion of the 12th grade or equivalent with two years related experience.
• Ability to perform physical duties and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair water distribution infrastructure including service lines, hydrants, meters.
• Flush water mains and exercise valves; inspect service for code compliance.
• Respond to afterhours emergencies as needed; observe safety protocols.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years related experience

Job description

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.

The Public Works Water Division is looking for one dedicated water professional 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

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 two (2) years of related experience, such as construction, repair, operation, and maintenance of streets, underground utilities, or parks and landscape.

Licenses and Certifications

• Class A CDL Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement
• 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.Confined Space Entry Certification.
• Competent Person Certification.
• Within two (2) years of the date of entry into the position, must obtain or show the ability to obtain a Water Distribution License through Oregon Health Authority.

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.

Additional Information

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