Utility Technician I - Streets Crew

Job Title

Maintenance Worker

Job Description

General Statement: Performs a variety of unskilled or semiskilled 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, buildings, facilities, and other utility systems.

Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the Public Works Maintenance Supervisor. May receive work guidance from a Utility Technician II or PW Maintenance Lead/Crew Chief.

Supervision Exercised: None. May provide work guidance or direction to entry level probationary employees or seasonal positions.

Examples of Duties

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 street activities including sweeping, pavement cutting and removal, asphalt installation and repair, concrete pouring and finishing, utility ditch digging and cleaning, and construction of manholes and catch basins.
• Performs water and drainage activities including installing and reading water meters, cleaning of wastewater, storm, and watermains; pipe repair; installationandbackfillingcutting,fitting,installationandrepairingofwatermains;installing taps, service lines and meters; installation of fire hydrants and valves.
• Performs grounds and facility activities including mowing, and repair of buildings and facilities.
• May assist other divisions of Public Works Maintenance including Water, Wastewater, Storm/Street, and Facilities.
• 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 tractors, mowers and loaders as assigned.
• Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in water, wastewater, storm/street, grounds, and facility maintenance activities.
• 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.
• 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; ability to locate City owned/operated underground utility lines and facilities including Storm, Water, and Wastewater piping.
• 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 general public.
• Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent. And a minimum one (1) year experience in construction, operation and/or maintenance of water, wastewater, or stormwater systems.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which ensures the candidates ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

Special Requirements: 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:

• 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 Class A with tanker endorsement

Preferred:

• Right of way pesticide license

Water Distribution Operator Level I and/or Wastewater Collection Operator Level I preferred.

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.

This position is subject to a rotating "on-call" schedule and weekend shifts after training has been completed.

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.
• 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 walk and stand for long periods of time.
• 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 coworkers, other employees, and contract service providers.

Supplemental Information

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, Nextel phones, Ditch Witch, 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.

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