NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Utility Technician II
NEWBERG, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$5,208.67/mo - $6,668.13/mo
4+ years expNEOGOV is an employer within the City of Newberg, Oregon, seeking a Utility Technician II to join their wastewater/stormwater crew. The role involves performing maintenance work and operating various equipment related to water, wastewater, and storm drainage systems.
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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
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED equivalent
A minimum of four (4) years combined experience in relatable construction, operation and/or maintenance of water, wastewater, or stormwater systems
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
After 6 months this position is subject to a rotating 'on-call' schedule and weekend shifts
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
Preferred
Certifications in: Public Pesticide Applicators License, Right of Way, Ornamental and Turf Herbicide, or Regulatory Weed Control preferred
Wastewater Collection Operator 1 Certification within 18 months of hire or promotion
One year of combined CCTV Truck and Vactor Truck Experience
Benefits
The City of Newberg provides an excellent health care benefit package to full-time employees, with medical, vision and dental paid 100% by the employer
Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
Holiday pay
And a PERS retirement plan
Additional benefits are available as employee electives.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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