Utility Worker II (Streets)

City-of-Tigard,-o; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tigard seeks a skilled street maintenance worker to perform repairs and upkeep of streets, signs, and drainage facilities. The role requires operating maintenance equipment, reading blueprints, and coordinating with teams for safe traffic control.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, two years of related experience, and the ability to pass a physical capacities test. Union representation is SEIU.

Qualifications

• Twelfth grade completion AND two years of related experience in streets, underground utilities, or parks and landscape.
• The successful candidate will pass a physical capacities test.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to city streets and roadways, including patching and line work.
• Install, maintain, and repair traffic signs per codes; sign posts and signs.
• Maintain drainage structures (catch basins, storm drains, etc.) and ensure proper drainage.

Skills

Road maintenance

Traffic control

Blueprints reading

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A license

First Aid & CPR

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.

IMPORTANT

In lieu of resumes and cover letters, the City of Tigard evaluates each 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 veteran's preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.

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.