Municipal Utility Worker 1 - Stormwater

City of Keizer • Keizer, OR

13d • $4,604 - $6,008 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Municipal Utility Worker in the Stormwater Operations & Street Division, you will play a vital role in maintaining, repairing, and improving the City’s stormwater drainage system. This hands-on position focuses on storm drain cleaning, infrastructure inspection, repair, and responding to stormwater-related customer concerns. The Keizer Public Works Department is a professional, dedicated team that proudly serves the community by effectively and efficiently building, operating, and maintaining quality, safe, and secure public facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency
• One year of full-time experience in road, water, sewer, stormwater, or general construction (e.g. concrete work, roofing, framing, masonry, carpentry, finish work, heavy equipment operation)
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position
• Valid Oregon driver license
• Residence must be within a 35-minute drive time to City shops.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of methods, materials, and procedures used in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of stormwater drainage systems.
• Ability to contribute to a team and play a collaborative role
• Adherence to safe work practices
• Ability to learn new technology and effectively apply the technology

Responsibilities

• Clean and repair catch basins, storm pipes, manhole vaults, and covers.
• Recognize, respond to, and report illicit discharges that may affect stormwater quality.
• Conduct field investigations to determine the nature and origin of stormwater pollutants.
• Investigate storm drainage issues and recommend corrective actions to resolve concerns efficiently.
• Conduct field inventory and inspection of the City’s stormwater drainage system.
• Read and interpret plans, maps, and designs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Term life and long-term disability insurance
• FSA, HSA & LPFSA
• Paid time off (holidays, sick, vacation, personal leave)
• Employer contributions to a retirement health savings program (after 10 years of service)
• Fitness incentive program
• On-site employee only fitness center
• Access to an on-site massage chair
• 5% pay incentive for Spanish-speaking candidates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED