The City of Silverton is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, the City of Silverton is a historic town with a population of 10,687. Always an agricultural center, it is now described as Oregon’s Garden City. Silverton is known for its historic downtown, gardens, restaurants, antique boutiques, art galleries, shops, and numerous churches. The City of Silverton hosts several festivals throughout the year that celebrate culture with painters, players, poets, and musicians all taking center stage in community life. Citizens truly appreciate and enjoy the small town feel that Silverton offers. The City’s countryside is rich with history and adventure too. Family farms, nurseries and wineries offer opportunities to pick berries, apples, or peaches, find a Christmas tree, or taste wine from the local vineyards.

Just four miles to the north is Mt. Angel, home to the renowned Oktoberfest. Iverson Farms, home of the Wooden Shoe Tulip festival, is down the road. Salem, the state’s capital, is 11 miles to the west. To the south you will find some of Oregon’s finest recreational activities. Silver Falls State Park, the largest state park in Oregon, is home to ten waterfalls and offers hiking, biking, and riding trails, camping, and swimming. You can always enjoy big city amenities in Portland just 45 minutes away.

To apply visit our website at www.silverton.or.us

All applicants must submit a City of Silverton Employment application.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for our next Utility Worker I to join our team!

This is a Safety Sensitive position. Under direct supervision, learns and performs maintenance work and projects relating to City infrastructure and system operations pertaining to streets, sewer, and parks.

This is the entry-level class in the Utility Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Utility Worker II by performing more routine and standardized utility work under close supervision. Since this is the entry-level class within the series, employees may have only limited or no directly related experience.

Incumbents will learn City infrastructure, systems, and facilities, use of tools and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become increasingly varied and are performed with greater independence.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic maintenance practices, tools, and materials relating to streets, water systems, and parks.

• The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and power equipment.

• Basic traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulations.

• Basic computer software related to work.

• Ability to learn to perform construction, maintenance, and repair work on streets, water /wastewater systems, and parks.

• Locate underground utilities by use of blueprints and electronic locating equipment in accordance with department standards.

• Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance.

• Ability to follow city and department policies and procedures.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

• Physically perform the essential functions of the job.

Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and be able to lift 50 pounds. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, and intense noises.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent

• One year of experience in road, water, sewer, parks maintenance or general maintenance is desired

• Ability to be scheduled in the rotation for on-call duty for seven consecutive days

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES

• Valid Oregon driver's license and have a good driving record

• Ability to obtain Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker and airbrakes endorsements

• Must obtain a Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification within six months of hire

We offer competitive pay rates, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive work environment. If you are a motivated individual who enjoys working in a dynamic team setting, we encourage you to apply for the position of Utility Worker I.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.03 - $26.84 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Silverton, OR 97381: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person