Utility Worker - Temporary

City of West Linn; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of West Linn is seeking a Public Works Laborer to perform manual and semi-skilled tasks in city facilities' maintenance and construction projects. You will weed whack, trim trees, water, shovel, and operate basic equipment under supervision, with opportunities to support storm, streets, environmental and water departments.

Qualifications include being at least 18, having a valid driver's license, ability to follow written and oral instructions, and passing a pre-employment background

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and possess a valid driver"s license.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and work independently with minimal supervision as well as with others.
• Must pass pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform weed whacking, brushing, watering, trimming of trees, and shoveling.
• Operate basic equipment as directed by Public Works Supervisors.
• Support storm, streets, environmental and water departments with assigned tasks.

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Public Works Supervisors this position performs a variety of manual, semi-skilled, and equipment operation tasks in the construction, maintenance and operation of city facilities. Position performs a variety of manual labor including but not limited to: weed whacking, brushing, watering, trimming of trees, shoveling, as well as a variety of other tasks assigned by the storm, streets, environmental, and water departments.Position performs a variety of manual labor including but not limited to: weed whacking, brushing, watering, trimming of trees, shoveling, as well as a variety of other tasks assigned by the storm, streets, environmental and water departments.

• Qualified applicants must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.
• Successful candidate must have the ability to follow written and oral instructions and be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as with others.
• Successful candidate must pass pre-employment background check.

EEO Policy

The City of West Linn is committed to equal employment opportunity as a way to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified employees. Moreover, it is the intent of the city to actively support and comply with local, state and federal law. Accordingly: We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination

Veterans Preference:

The City of West Linn provides qualifying veterans, disabled veterans,state service members, or formerstate service members”with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application as well as the City's Veteran's Preference Form, providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status.

Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Current and former State Service Members may submit The Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214); or (b) The National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service (a federal NGB Form 22 or DD Form 214-1)

An applicant for a position with a public employer claiming state servicemember, former state servicemember, veteran or disabled veteran percentage points may submit a summary of benefits letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or any other official document, provided that the letter or other official document demonstrates that the applicant is a state servicemember, former state servicemember, veteran or disabled veteran, with the application for employment.