Utility Worker II (Streets)

City of Tigard; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tigard is seeking a Municipal Street Maintenance Worker to perform construction, maintenance, and repair work on city streets and drainage systems in Oregon's Portland metro area.

You will operate street maintenance equipment, install and repair traffic signs, locate underground utilities, read blueprints, and troubleshoot issues while adhering to safety standards; a Class A CDL, First Aid, and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of related experience in construction, repair, or maintenance of streets and utilities.
• Possession of a valid Class A (CDL) commercial driver's license with endorsements.
• Ability to pass a physical capacities test.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work on streets, operate specialized maintenance and repair equipment related to the area of assignment, set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging.
• Locate underground utilities by use of blue prints and electronic locating equipment in accordance with appropriate regulations, depending on assignment.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.
• Make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Skills

Streets maintenance

Equipment operation

Utility locating

Blueprint reading

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blue prints

Electronic locating equipment

Job description

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 ambassadors of 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.

Performs maintenance and repairs to city streets and roadways, including shoveling and spreading asphalt in patching, painting and striping, repairing, and reconstructing streets. Installs, maintains, and repairs, traffic signs, including making signs, and installing sign posts and signs in accordance with city, state, and federal codes. Performs a variety of duties in the maintenance of drainage structures, such as catch basins, storm drains, and outfalls to ensure efficient drainage.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Perform construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work on streets, operate specialized maintenance and repair equipment related to the area of assignment, set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging. Locate underground utilities by use of blue prints and electronic locating equipment in accordance with appropriate regulations, depending on assignment. Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair. Make accurate mathematical calculations. Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

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

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.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Class A (CDL) Commercial Oregon driver's license with the appropriate endorsements and satisfactory driving record
• Possession of or ability to obtain: Standard First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross and a valid CPR Certification.