Utility Worker II

City of McMinnville • McMinnville, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of McMinnville Water Reclamation Facility is hiring a Construction/Conveyance Maintenance Utility Worker. This position operates, maintains, constructs, repairs, and/or inspects sanitary sewer and storm sewer conveyance infrastructure and associated system components including pipelines, manholes, catch basins, outfalls and culverts. Transporting contaminated soil and raw sewage for proper disposal; repairing asphalt and concrete; hazardous spill response; following all safety policies and procedures; and responding to emergencies. Utility Worker II's may provide lead direction to Utility Worker I's but do not exercise supervision over any positions. Utility Worker II's are supervised by the Wastewater Services Supervisor.

Requirements

• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described.
• High school plus up to one-year post-high school training and at least 6 months of related experience.
• Knowledge of basic equipment maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of computer applications used in assigned area.
• Knowledge of potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions required to perform assigned duties.
• Knowledge of traffic control requirements.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and City laws, ordinances and regulations related to program area.
• Ability to evaluate potential problems in tasks and take appropriate action to solve problems.
• Ability to safely operate light, medium, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, maps, and other specifications required to complete public works tasks.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to read and follow instructions on container labels.
• Ability to exemplify traits that reflect the City’s culture, including integrity, customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility, and a willingness to change.
• Pass a pre-employment physical exam in accordance with the posted job duties.

Nice To Haves

• Oregon Wastewater Collection System Grade I or Higher (or must obtain Grade I within one year orientation period)
• Oregon Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with manual transmission tanker and air brake endorsements (or must obtain within six months from the date of hire.)
• Certified flagger and will have completed a public agency work site traffic control course (or must obtain within the one-year orientation period.)
• Must complete confined space entry safety training within six months of date of hire.
• Must complete excavating / safety competent person training within one year of date of hire.
• Must complete HAZMAT training within one year of date of hire.
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certificate

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitary and storm sewer conveyance infrastructure including pipelines, manholes, catch basins, siphons, culverts, and outfalls using specialized sewer cleaning equipment.
• Construct, repair, and rehabilitate sanitary and storm sewer pipelines, manholes, and catch basins, using traditional and trenchless construction techniques; read and work from maps and construction plans; perform pipe laying and repairs involving excavations.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections of sanitary and storm conveyance infrastructure; use smoke, air, or dye testing equipment to test for infiltration and inflow; inspect pipelines with computer-based TV inspection equipment and document pipeline condition.
• Maintain storm water quality facilities by removing sediment, mowing, spraying, seeding, pruning, and/or planting.
• Controlling traffic, including signing, placing cones, and flagging in and around the job site location.
• Working closely with coworkers as part of a team.
• Entering confined spaces, including manholes when performing routine maintenance duties.
• Responds to emergencies involving collection systems, streets, and park maintenance.
• Carries an after-hours pager on a rotating basis.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
• Participate in committees when requested.
• Maintain proficiency in job requirements which may include attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility, which may require travel.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Maintain confidentiality, data integrity and comply with all related city, state, and federal standards related to confidentiality.

Benefits

• Your CDL license expense will be covered by the City of McMinnville in the amount of six thousand dollars and zero cents ($6000.00).
• Salary placement will be based on guidelines in the handbook or association agreement (as applicable) to assess education and experience.

What This Job Offers

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