Utility Technician II

The successful candidate for this recruitment will join the wastewater/stormwater crew. This posting will be open until filled.

Normally an employee will be appointed at the first step of the salary range established for their classification.  The city may make an appointment above the first step at the sole discretion of the city.

GENERAL STATEMENT

Performs a variety of maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water, wastewater, street maintenance, storm drainage, grounds, and other utility systems. 

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direction of the Public Works Maintenance Superintendent or the Public Works Maintenance Supervisor. May receive work guidance from a PWM Lead/Crew Chief.

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED 

None. May provide work guidance or direction to Utility Technician I’s, entry level probationary employees, or seasonal positions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, in maintenance, repair, and construction of the storm, street, wastewater, water, grounds and facility systems. 
• Performs grounds activities including mowing, and vegetation maintenance. 
• Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weight in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, gravel, and sand.
• Operates a wide range of equipment including dump trucks, truck/trailer combinations, skid steer loaders, forklifts, street sweepers, high velocity cleanser, hydro cleaners, flusher trucks, pavement breakers, asphalt spreaders, crack sealers, backhoes, rollers, crane trucks etc.
• Ability to work independently 
• Uses power and hand tools such as compressors, generators, jackhammers, pressure cleaners, chippers, hydraulic pumps and jacks and portable pumps.
• Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, water supply, consumption, system cleaning, etc.
• Responds to complaints regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water, wastewater plugs or spills, street hazards, storm drainage, grounds or facility problems. Evaluates situation and explains findings to and explains findings to PW Maintenance Lead/Crew Chief, Public Works Maintenance Supervisor or Public Works Maintenance Superintendent. 
• Contacts residents and business owners in areas affected by maintenance activities, explains impacts on systems or area, and when it will be returned to normal service. 
• Determines the locations of gas, telephone, power, television, water and wastewater lines from the appropriate sources (call for locates, 811) prior to excavation; locates City owned/operated underground utility lines and facilities including Storm, Water, and Wastewater piping. 
• Assists and manages material lists, ordering of materials and scheduling of projects and tasks with minimal supervision.
• Assists in the training of lower-level employees and seasonal hires to increase their skills in the maintenance, construction and repair of water, wastewater, street maintenance, and storm drainage.
• Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
• Must maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations and the public.
• Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.

 

Sewer/Storm Crew 

• Installs, cleans and repairs sewer mains and laterals, culverts, catch basins.
• Water quality cleaning, manhole cleaning, sewer line cleaning. 
• Vermin control.
• Responds to complaints regarding utility systems, including wastewater plugs and/or spills, storm drainage problems or system problems.  
• CCTV operations 
• Inspects and maintains outfalls
• Vegetive swells and pond maintenance
• Construction of manholes and catch basins

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED equivalent. And a minimum of  four (4) years combined experience in relatable construction, operation and/or maintenance of water, wastewater, or stormwater systems.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which ensures the candidates ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CREWS: 
Valid State Driver’s license, with a clean driving record 
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire:

• Class A CDL Permit.

 Possession of, or ability to obtain within Eighteen (18)) months of hire: 

• Water Distribution Operator Level 1 and/or Wastewater Collection Operator, Level I
• First Aid, CPR, AED Certification.
• Public Agency Work Zone Traffic Control training and obtain Flagger's Card 
• Competent Person Training/Trench Safety
• Forklift Certification
• Fall protection Training
• Confined space Training
• Bucket truck Training
• Oregon Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) -Class A with tanker endorsement.

Selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical which includes drug screening and successfully pass the City of Newberg Fit for Duty Testing; job related tests as may be required.

Must successfully pass a criminal history background check.

This position is considered a “First Responder” which may be considered essential personnel. This means that in the event City offices close due to inclement weather, etc., you are still required to report to work for your scheduled shift, as well as any overtime or extra hours required.

After 6 months this position is subject to a rotating “on-call” schedule and weekend shifts 

Certifications in: Public Pesticide Applicators License, Right of Way, Ornamental and Turf Herbicide, or Regulatory Weed Control preferred.

SPECIALIZED CREW CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Sewer/Storm Crew
Wastewater Collection Operator 1 Certification within 18 months of hire or promotion.
One year of combined CCTV Truck and Vactor Truck Experience.
The above listed specialized crew certifications must be obtained before transferring between crews.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
• Basic knowledge of computer operation and the ability to utilize computer for record keeping, reports, and operation of maintenance programs and asset management software.
• Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Ability to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work and use tools and equipment safely and to wear task appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective positive and cooperative working relationships with the public, city staff, and other organizations and contract service providers.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Motorized vehicles and equipment, including dump truck, pickup truck, utility truck, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, aeroil propane kettle, compressors, sanders, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, ditch witch, Nextel phones, computers, and other maintenance-related tools and equipment. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to meet the needs of qualified individuals with limitations who can perform the essential functions of the job. 

This position requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, and sitting, reaching/manipulating objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to observe, listen, feel, smell, and communicate. Specific vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up 70 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move one hundred (100) pounds with assistance. Activity and types of duties performed require manual dexterity, coordination, and endurance.

Employee will be required to wear personal protective equipment.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. 

The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. 

The employee will work in a variety of locations with varying hazards. The employee will be provided with appropriate safety training and equipment. The employee will be exposed at various times to hot or cold temperatures, high humidity, fall hazards, rotating or moving machinery, common electrical hazards, and hazardous noise areas. In addition, there is the possibility of exposure to chemical hazards, biological hazards and laceration hazards.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

 

Salary : $5,209 - $6,668