Maintenance Worker 1 / 2

City of Eugene•Eugene, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker 1/2 performs a variety of entry level maintenance work and equipment operation in assigned areas in the maintenance of city streets, sewers, drainage systems, and related structures. This role operates light, medium, and trains on some heavy construction equipment, and may work independently or in a team situation. Responsibilities include assisting with the installation and repair of sewer pipe, assisting with TV inspections of sanitary and stormwater lines, cleaning wastewater grit channels, clarifiers, and various tankage, assisting with infiltration and inflow monitoring and smoke testing operations, cleaning and maintaining catch basins, wastewater channels, storm sewer, and wastewater lines with construction equipment, and assisting the jet rodder/vactor operator with cleaning wastewater and stormwater lines. The position requires maintaining an active telephone number and being available for call-outs as required. Employees hired into the entry-level Maintenance Worker 1 position are assigned to a specific Public Works Maintenance crew and must participate in a competency training program designed to take 18-24 months to complete. After 18 months, an employee's position is eligible to flex to the semi-skilled Maintenance Worker 2 level upon completion of proficiency in skill areas and meeting the minimum experience requirement of three years in public works maintenance, construction, or repair. For those hired without a Commercial Driver’s License, priority may be placed on obtaining that license before beginning the proficiency training program.

Requirements

One year of experience in public works maintenance, construction or repair.
A valid Oregon driver's license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City's standard.
Ability to obtain an Oregon State Class A Commercial Driver's License within one year of hire date.
Flagger certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire date.
Must pass a background check.
Provide and wear personal protective equipment as required including footwear meeting OSHA and City requirements.
Follow verbal and written instructions and keep accurate work records.
Operate assigned equipment and specialized hand and power tools.
Perform strenuous physical work outdoors in varying weather conditions, which may include heavy lifting and direct contact with raw sewage.
Perform manual construction and maintenance duties requiring specific skills in assigned area.
If position requires, be available for shift work.
Maintain an active telephone number in order to be available to respond for emergency callback as necessary.
Learn new tasks and equipment operations as required.
Work independently and as part of a crew.
Identify safety hazards.
Assign, lead, train, and review the work of seasonal employees.
Communicate effectively, courteously, and tactfully with City employees and the public; establish effective working relationships.
Use computers.

Nice To Haves

Excavation, pipe repair or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of entry level, and frequently heavy manual, maintenance activities in the assigned areas.
Operates a variety of equipment as required in the performance of assigned duties.
Performs manual maintenance activities such as hauling and spreading gravel to a uniform depth, shoveling and raking asphalt, clearing catch basins and ditches, and assists with installation and repair of sewer pipe.
Performs general maintenance of construction equipment, hand and power tools.
Identifies repairs and preventive maintenance needed for vehicles and large equipment.
May enter manholes or other confined spaces.
May work in and around raw sewage.
Maintains daily work records as required.
Performs minor carpentry, painting, concrete work, or other related tasks.
May train coworkers and seasonal employees in equipment use, care, and safety procedures.
Performs work outside in varying and extreme weather conditions while exposed to a variety of hazards.
Regularly lifts heavy objects and equipment.
Actively supports and respects diversity in the workplace.
May require shift work and weekend work.
Performs other related work as assigned.
Assists with installation and repair of sewer pipe.
Assists with TV inspections of sanitary and stormwater lines.
Cleans wastewater grit channels, clarifiers, and various tankage.
Assists with infiltration and inflow monitoring and smoke testing operations.
Cleans and maintains catch basins, wastewater channels, storm sewer, and wastewater lines with construction equipment.
Assists jet rodder / vactor operator with cleaning wastewater and stormwater lines.
Must maintain an active telephone number and be available and accessible for call-outs as required.