2026 Utility Maintenance Specialist I-II Waste Water/Storm Water

City of Oregon City•Oregon City, OR

About The Position

The City of Oregon City is hiring a Utility Maintenance Specialist I or II, based on experience, in its Sewer/Storm Division. The role performs general labor and assists with skilled work to construct, repair, and maintain stormwater management and wastewater collection systems, as well as related public works infrastructure. Specialists may focus on a particular area while being capable of performing a range of general and specialized functions. Specialist I duties include supporting installation and maintenance of street, sewer, storm, and water infrastructure; operating hand tools and light-duty construction equipment; helping locate and repair utility-line problems; maintaining vehicles and equipment; and responding to urgent customer situations. The position participates in departmental on-call assignments and snow and ice response. Specialist II performs Specialist I duties at a skilled level and additionally operates and maintains sanitary sewer pump stations, uses specialized inspection and cleaning equipment, maintains work and sampling records, performs dye and smoke testing, responds to pump-station alarms and collection-system compliance issues, and reports spills to the Department of Environmental Quality as required. The position typically requires a high school diploma and two years of construction and repair experience, preferably in public works, for Specialist I. Specialist II requires four total years of varied utility construction and repair experience and DEQ wastewater collections I certification. A valid Class A driver's license with an N endorsement is required within one year of employment for Specialist I and is required for Specialist II. The posted hourly ranges are $26.71–$36.76 for Specialist I and $29.45–$40.60 for Specialist II. Applications are accepted until filled, with the first review scheduled for November 23, 2026.

Requirements

Specialist I typically requires a high school diploma.
Specialist I typically requires two years of construction and repair experience, preferably in public works.
Specialist II requires four total years of varied utility construction and repair experience.
Specialist II requires DEQ wastewater collections I certification.
Specialist I requires a valid Class A driver's license with an N endorsement within one year of employment.
Specialist II requires a valid Class A driver's license with an N endorsement.
Knowledge of general construction, maintenance, and repair methods related to public works.
Knowledge of inspection, servicing, repair, and replacement methods used in streets, parks, water distribution, storm drains, and sanitary sewer systems.
Skill using tools and equipment for public works maintenance and repair, including hand and power tools and machinery appropriate to the classification.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices.
Ability to perform detailed operations such as cutting and repairing pipe.
Sufficient math skills to record distance and volume measurements.
Human-relations skills to work as part of a team and demonstrate courtesy to customers.
Ability to perform semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work and assist with related work in other areas.
Ability to safely and efficiently operate vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment; Specialist II must be able to operate light- to heavy-duty equipment.
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, diagrams, maps, and blueprints.
Ability to use a personal computer to access and print maps and other materials and store field data; Specialist II must be able to use a computer to evaluate system conditions.
Ability to work productively and cooperatively with teams and external customers and convey a positive image of the City.
Ability to participate in and accept on-call assignments.
Ability to perform active physical work, including standing for extended periods, walking up to 400 yards, regularly handling weights up to 75 pounds, pushing or guiding materials over 75 pounds, and regularly climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
Sufficient hand-eye coordination and hand and finger dexterity to grasp and operate demanding equipment.
Ability to hear machinery sounds and alarms, see printed materials and video readings and observe stationary and moving objects, and carry on ordinary conversations.
Ability to work in extreme temperature conditions and varying work hours.

Nice To Haves

Public works construction and repair experience is preferred for Specialist I.

Responsibilities

Perform general labor supporting installation and maintenance of street, sewer, storm, and water infrastructure.
Clean pipelines and assist with pipeline inspections; perform sweeping, earthwork, and asphalt and concrete maintenance.
Operate hand and light-duty construction tools and equipment, including high-pressure sewer jets, vacuum trucks, concrete saws, and mowers.
Identify needed repairs and perform routine preventive maintenance on vehicles and large equipment as appropriate.
Participate in departmental on-call lists and respond to urgent customer situations.
Assist other specialists in determining the cause and location of damaged utility lines or service problems.
Perform snow and ice response and removal as needed.
Assist with construction, cleaning, and repair of storm drains, ditches, pipelines, and catch basins.
Learn and participate in pipe repair, pipe cutting, valve repair, main and trunk sewer tapping, and branch lateral installation.
Locate and mark sanitary sewer and storm main lines and laterals to help determine repair or placement needs.
At Specialist II level, operate and maintain sanitary sewer pump stations and troubleshoot motors, pumps, valves, and related equipment.
At Specialist II level, operate specialized equipment such as vactor and rodder trucks and pipeline inspection cameras to inspect, clean, construct, and maintain sewer and storm infrastructure.
At Specialist II level, document and maintain records of work progress, pump-station maintenance, debris removal, and water-quality sampling.
At Specialist II level, perform dye and smoke testing to identify pipe locations, breaks, illicit connections, and other problems.
At Specialist II level, respond to pump-station alarms, related failures, and regulatory compliance issues involving City-operated collection and conveyance systems.
At Specialist II level, report spills to the Department of Environmental Quality as required by state and federal regulations.