Utility Worker II (Streets)

City of Tigard•Oregon 97223, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At the City of Tigard, our talented, industrious, and innovative municipal government professionals have been providing essential services and recreational spaces to Tigard’s growing community for over 60 years. City of Tigard team members enjoy meaningful work, a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging, job specific flexibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Incorporated in 1961, Tigard is Oregon’s 12th largest city and is part of the Portland metropolitan area. OUR VALUES At Team Tigard, we are ambassadors of municipal services to the members of our community. We aspire to treat all people with dignity, respect, and care; to demonstrate the equitable and sustainable practices that are environmentally and fiscally sound, and to engage with each other as trusted colleagues to achieve excellence in all we do. We do the right things, and we get things done.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade
Two (2) years of related experience, such as construction, repair, operation, and maintenance of streets, underground utilities, or parks and landscape.
Possession of a valid Class A (CDL) Commercial Oregon driver's license with the appropriate endorsements and satisfactory driving record
Possession of or ability to obtain: Standard First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross and a valid CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

Perform construction, modification, maintenance, and repair work on streets
Operate specialized maintenance and repair equipment related to the area of assignment
Set up and operate traffic area construction zones, including cones, barricades, and flagging.
Locate underground utilities by use of blue prints and electronic locating equipment in accordance with appropriate regulations, depending on assignment.
Troubleshoot maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repair.
Make accurate mathematical calculations.
Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance and repairs to city streets and roadways, including shoveling and spreading asphalt in patching, painting and striping, repairing, and reconstructing streets.
Installs, maintains, and repairs, traffic signs, including making signs, and installing sign posts and signs in accordance with city, state, and federal codes.
Performs a variety of duties in the maintenance of drainage structures, such as catch basins, storm drains, and outfalls to ensure efficient drainage.