Utility Worker II

Salary : $51,958.40 - $72,737.60 Annually
Location : Water Reclamation Facility | 3500 NE Clearwater Dr., McMinnville, OR
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY2025-00231
Department: Public Works
Division: Wastewater
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Position Summary
The City of McMinnville Water Reclamation Facility is hiring a Construction/Conveyance Maintenance Utility Worker. This position operates, maintains, constructs, repairs, and/or inspects sanitary sewer and storm sewer conveyance infrastructure and associated system components including pipelines, manholes, catch basins, outfalls and culverts. Transporting contaminated soil and raw sewage for proper disposal; repairing asphalt and concrete; hazardous spill response; following all safety policies and procedures; and responding to emergencies. Utility Worker II's may provide lead direction to Utility Worker I's but do not exercise supervision over any positions. Utility Worker II's are supervised by the Wastewater Services Supervisor.


Please submit your required application materials including application, resume, and references by 7/15/26 at 11:59pm.

Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Maintain sanitary and storm sewer conveyance infrastructure including pipelines, manholes, catch basins, siphons, culverts, and outfalls using specialized sewer cleaning equipment.
• Construct, repair, and rehabilitate sanitary and storm sewer pipelines, manholes, and catch basins, using traditional and trenchless construction techniques; read and work from maps and construction plans; perform pipe laying and repairs involving excavations.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections of sanitary and storm conveyance infrastructure; use smoke, air, or dye testing equipment to test for infiltration and inflow; inspect pipelines with computer-based TV inspection equipment and document pipeline condition.
• Maintain storm water quality facilities by removing sediment, mowing, spraying, seeding, pruning, and/or planting.
• Controlling traffic, including signing, placing cones, and flagging in and around the job site location.
• Working closely with coworkers as part of a team.
• Entering confined spaces, including manholes when performing routine maintenance duties.
• Responds to emergencies involving collection systems, streets, and park maintenance.
• Carries an after-hours pager on a rotating basis.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
• Participate in committees when requested.
• Maintain proficiency in job requirements which may include attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility, which may require travel.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Maintain confidentiality, data integrity, and comply with all related city, state, and federal standards related to confidentiality.

Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described. A typical way to qualify would be high school plus up to one-year post-high school training and at least 6 months of related experience. This position also requires:

Knowledge of:

• Basic equipment maintenance and repair.
• Computer applications used in assigned area.
• Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions required to perform assigned duties.
• Traffic control requirements.
• Federal, State, and City laws, ordinances and regulations related to program area.

Skill and Ability to:

• Evaluate potential problems in tasks and take appropriate action to solve problems.
• Safely operate light, medium, and heavy equipment.
• Read blueprints, maps, and other specifications required to complete public works tasks.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Read and follow instructions on container labels.
• Exemplify traits that reflect the City's culture, including integrity, customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility, and a willingness to change.
• Pass a pre-employment physical exam in accordance with the posted job duties.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES :

• Oregon Wastewater Collection System Grade I or Higher. (or must obtain Grade I within one year orientation period)
• Oregon Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with manual transmission tanker and air brake endorsements (or must obtain within six months from the date of hire.) In addition, must meet ongoing CDL requirements including random drug/alcohol testing, medical examiners certification, and acceptable driving record.
• Certified flagger and will have completed a public agency work site traffic control course (or must obtain within the one-year orientation period.)
• Must complete confined space entry safety training within six months of date of hire.
• Must complete excavating / safety competent person training within one year of date of hire.
• Must complete HAZMAT training within one year of date of hire.
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certificate

Your CDL license expense will be covered by the City of McMinnville in the amount of six thousand dollars and zero cents ($6000.00). To provide this opportunity to you, we must address the possibility that your employment with the City of McMinnville may end prematurely by your choice. Accordingly, as a condition of this license coverage, you must agree that if, within 24 months of obtaining your license, you voluntarily resign from your employment with the City of McMinnville, you will be obligated to repay the City of McMinnville all the expenses incurred on your behalf, according to the schedule below.

Duration of Employment Percentage to be Re-paid:

• Less than 12 months: 100%
• 12 to 24 months: 50%

Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS :

This position is designated as an essential employee role, requiring the individual to be available and responsive during regular working hours as well as in the event of unexpected situations, emergencies, or critical operational needs. This may include working outside of regular hours, including weekends or holidays, based on business needs.
The position requires regular (60-80%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills assemble, build or repair machines or other objects. Frequent (51-80% of the time) use of office equipment. The position requires continuous (80+%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work require continuous speed, agility, hand eye coordination and equipment operation. The work environment has constant hazards or obstacles (80+%). There may be a high personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are constantly uncomfortable, with consistent (80+%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc. Position may require regular responsibility for driving.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel and may assign work to student workers.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Works under the general direction of the Wastewater Services Conveyance Supervisor.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Finalists for this position will be subject to a pre-employment physical exam in accordance with the posted job duties.
• Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history check, driving record check (if driving is required for the position), and education/certification verification. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
• The City of McMinnville does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in the handbook or association agreement (as applicable) to assess education and experience. For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want considered towards placement.

The City of McMinnville only accepts applications through our online application system at We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For technical assistance, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.
The City of McMinnville is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistive listening devices)

to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process should contact Vicki Hedges, Human Resources Director.
The City of McMinnville is proud to hire veterans.

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Military personnel who expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on this job application, may also request preference. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and they electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension. If you need to request a copy of your DD-214, click here.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website:
The City of McMinnville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City of McMinnville are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
The City of McMinnville is dedicated to fostering a fair and inclusive environment in all aspects of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training. We are also committed to supporting leadership development in the broader McMinnville community and working toward a welcoming and respectful atmosphere for everyone. We encourage candidates who align with these principles to join us in contributing to a stronger and more unified McMinnville.
The City of McMinnville offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health/dental/vision insurance, Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association (HRA-VEBA,) Flexible Spending Account, life and long-term disability insurance (city-paid and supplemental,) paid holidays, floating holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, an Employee Assistance Program, 457(b) deferred compensation plans, and employer-paid participation in the State of (PERS.)

These benefits packages may vary between bargaining unit members (union) and general service (non-union) employees. McMinnville police officers are represented by


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