Public Works Technician - Street

City of Beaverton•Operations Center, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to support Beaverton’s growing infrastructure and help keep the community’s roads safe, efficient and in good working order? Then apply to be the City of Beaverton’s next Street Technician and join our Public Works team! In this hands-on role, you’ll help keep our roadways safe, accessible, and running smoothly. Your work will include setting up traffic-control safety zones, supporting street-paving and construction projects, and operating and maintaining a variety of construction equipment. As a Street Technician, you’ll be an essential part of the team that ensures our streets, sidewalks, and transportation routes remain reliable for everyone who uses them. We encourage you to apply for the position of Street Technician and help us build a city that’s safe and reliable! This is a full-time, non-exempt, SEIU classified, and DOT-covered position. Individuals in this position will be subject to random drug screens and breath alcohol tests in accordance with DOT guidelines. There is one vacancy. The schedule will be Monday-Thursday, 6:00am – 4:30pm. After successful completion of probation, Technicians will have the option to be included in the on-call rotation for after-hours emergency response a total of five weeks each year. Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. You will need to fill out your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the main application form and supplemental questions; a resume and cover letter are not required and do not substitute for a complete application and work history.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and Three years of experience in operations, installation, construction, repair, and maintenance of street structures; or An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the city’s driving standards.
Class B Commercial Drivers’ License with air brake endorsement required within 360 days of hire.
Ability to pass reference checks and education verification, and satisfy the requirements of a background check and physical exam.
Ability to satisfy the requirements of a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Ensure traffic control and safety by setting up traffic control safety zones and performing flagging.
Equipment operation and maintenance: Assist Equipment Operators in maintaining and operating construction equipment, including excavators and asphalt pavers.
Street paving and construction: Rake and shovel asphalt and seal street cracks. You may also operate loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, compactors, street cutting saws, and other equipment.
Concrete work: Construct, maintain, and repair concrete roads, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and ADA ramps, adhering to all city and state standards.
Infrastructure maintenance: Maintain bridges, ditches, and pedestrian/bike paths. Repair or replace damaged infrastructure, including graffiti removal and resolving safety hazards.
Inspections and reporting: Conduct thorough inspections of installations, and communicate directly with engineering, planning, and project leads. Identify needed repairs, document them in a punch list, and assist with walk-throughs and final inspections.
Emergency response: Respond quickly to emergency situations. Your schedule may change with minimal notice to accommodate swift response to emergencies.
Additional duties are outlined in the Public Works Technician class specification.

Benefits

The city pays the full retirement contribution to the Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) including the employee portion
Opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan
Public service loan forgiveness program
Tuition reimbursement program
Excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
Excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual
PTO cash out options
Wellness programs and incentives
Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Bilingual pay premiums