Utility Worker 1

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*** Reside within a 30 minute commute of the job site to ensure timely response to emergency calls, in accordance with applicable state / federal employment regulations ***

Utility Worker 1 is the entry-level class. Initially under direct supervision, incumbents learn & perform a variety of semi-skilled / skilled duties in the construction, maintenance & repair of the water distribution systems & related facilities. This position is alternately staffed with Utility Worker II, & incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience & demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications for the higher-level class.

Minimum Requirements:

-High school diploma or GED; proof or transcripts will be required

-Eighteen (18) years of age

-No experience necessary this employer is willing to train qualified candidate

-Have or obtain Water Distribution 1 certification after one (1) year of on-the-job training

-Valid Oregon driver's license to drive company vehicles to service areas

Preferred (not required):

-Prior experience in maintenance / repair, construction or related field

Job Duties:

-Performs skilled / semi-skilled work in the construction, installation, repair & maintenance of water distribution system mains, service lines & related facilities / equipment.

-Operation of motorized vehicles / equipment, including trucks, track-hoes & related equipment

-Understand & follow the tools, methods, techniques, & safety practices used in maintaining water distribution facilities

-Shop & field arithmetic methods, techniques & safety precautions necessary to meet the requirements of the position

-Perform skilled tasks in the maintenance of water distribution

-Operate the tools & equipment common to utility construction & maintenance

-Follow & carry out oral / written instructions

-Work from rough sketches, blueprints & diagrams

-Use independent judgment & exercise initiative in daily work activities

-Estimate necessary equipment & materials to complete work assignments & deal effectively with the public; respond to complaints / inquiries

-Any other duties as assigned

Employer Notes:

- This job description listed is 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 class; see the employer for a full job description

-This employer conducts a drug test, a background check & a DMV records check before first day of employment; pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, & follow-up testing

Pay / Benefits:

-$17 to $23 per hour depending on experience

-Sick pay, retirement plan & paid vacation

-Employees become eligible for a $500 health stipend after 90 days of employment; the stipend may be used at their discretion