Utility Worker II (Wastewater/Storm)

City-of-Tigard,-o; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tigard is seeking a dedicated wastewater/stormwater technician to support our growing community. The role involves field work, cleaning and inspecting sewer and storm pipes, and assisting residents with questions about sanitary connections.

Ideal candidates hold a High school diploma or equivalent and a valid Class A CDL, with a physical capacities test required. The position offers stable full-time hours in a dynamic municipal environment.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade and two years of related work experience.
• Class A CDL required within six months of hire.
• The successful candidate will pass a physical capacities test.

Responsibilities

• Install catch basins, manholes, and mainlines; perform creek restoration and stormwater work.
• Repair and maintain access in wastewater and storm locations.
• Assist citizens with questions about the sanitary system and private connections.
• Operate Vactor trucks to clean sanitary and stormwater systems.
• Video inspect both wastewater and stormwater systems with the inspection unit.
• Participate in erosion restoration in forested drainage areas.
• Provide help to other divisions during weather events and emergencies to ensure service.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A

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 flexibility 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

Team Tigard are ambassadors of municipal services to the 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.

We are looking for you if you: Enjoy providing excellent customer service and want to be part of a dynamic and skilled team maintaining rapidly growing wastewater and storm collection systems and green infrastructure. If you enjoy serving and helping the public, you work well in a team environment, and have a “get it done” mindset, you should join our team!

• Installing catch basins, manholes, mainline and performing creek/stream restoration while working on our stormwater system.
• Performing spot repairs and maintaining access in various wastewater and storm locations.
• Assisting citizens with questions they may have regarding the sanitary system and how their private system connects.
• Cleaning both sanitary and stormwater collection systems by operating Vactor combination hydro cleaner trucks.
• Cleaning includes cleaning the main pipe systems, catch basins, as well as other areas the division is responsible for.
• Video inspection of both wastewater and stormwater systems by assisting our inspection unit operators.
• In addition to these duties, we also perform restoration work in many drainage areas eliminating and mitigating erosion within those areas that are in forested areas.
• During weather events and emergencies, the division also assists other divisions as needed to ensure the public receives the highest level of customer service.

Education and Experience:

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.
• Class A CDL required within six months of hire.
• 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.