Utility Worker II May underfill as UW I Surface Water Management Team SWM

Utility Worker II (May underfill as UW I) Surface Water Management Team (SWM)

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Utility Worker II (May underfill as UW I) Surface Water Management Team (SWM)

Salary

$24.96 - $33.45 Hourly

Location

Oregon 97223, OR

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2023-00043

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

01/23/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Overview

OUR PURPOSE

At the City of Tigard, our talented, industrious, and innovative municipal government professionals have been providing essential services and recreational spaces to Tigards 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 Oregons 12th largest city and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.

OUR VALUES

At Team Tigard, we are the ambassadors of our 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.

Examples of Duties

We are looking for you, if you: Enjoy providing excellent customer service and want to be part of a dynamic and skilled team maintaining a rapidly growing inventory of vegetated storm water treatment facilities, and green infrastructure. If you enjoy serving and helping the public, you work well in a team environment, and have a get it done mindset, you should join our team!

+ Maintaining and rehabilitating the citys numerous vegetated storm water treatment facilities and drinking water reservoir sites.

+ Occasionally performing creek/stream restoration projects. Assisting citizens with questions they may have regarding the citys storm system and how these facilities treat storm water and help control flooding.

+ Perform restoration work in many drainage areas eliminating and mitigating erosion within in forested areas. Types of equipment you will be tasked to operate may include, push and riding mowers, weed eaters, blowers, chainsaws, backhoe, mini excavators, trucks with trailers.

+ During weather events and emergencies, the division also assists other divisions as needed to ensure the public receives the highest level of customer service.

Why YOU belong with Team Tigard!

YOU are Collaborative!

You share time and knowledge with others; adjust priorities as circumstances dictate; follow through on commitments, accept responsibility for actions, resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively.

YOU embrace Diversity!

You demonstrate an awareness and respect of cultural and individual values. You treat all people with dignity, courtesy, and respec t.

YOU are a good Steward!

You demonstrate fiscal accountability aimed at sustainability. You actively contribute to the productivity of your organization; you demonstrate good stewardship of time and resources; you maintain high ethical standards.

YOU Care!

You anticipate the needs of internal and external customers; you deliver quality work products and services within expected timeframes. You consider and respond constructively to people in various situations.

YOU are Innovative!

You consider new approaches to situations; you are curious and solution oriented; you encourage ideas and improvements .

YOU foster Sustainability!

You actively encourage environmental benefits and the conservation of natural resources.

YOU work Safely:

You adhere to safety related laws, regulations, standards, and practices; you perform work in a safe manner; you encourage and support others to be safe while at work.

The City of Tigard is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

+ Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND

+ 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. (Must be obtained within 6 months of employment)

Desired Certifications:

+ Standard First Aid Certificate (Red Cross)?

+ CPR Certification

+ Confined Space Entry Certificate

+ Flagger Certificate

Supplemental Information

Union Representation: SEIU

Schedule: Generally, working days are Monday through Thursday one week (9-hour days) and Monday through Friday (9-hour days Monday through Thursday and an 8-hour day on Friday) the next week. This schedule provides 3-day weekends every other weekend.

Compensation for Utility Worker II: The hourly range for this overtime eligible position is $24.95-$33.33 per hour. The starting pay assignment, based on an analysis of the successful candidates related experience and education in accordance with the Citys pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act, would be no higher than $30.33 per hour.

Compensation for Utility Worker I: The hourly range for this overtime eligible position is $23.75-$31.83 per hour. The starting pay assignment, based on an analysis of the successful candidates related experience and education in accordance with the Citys pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act, would be no higher than $28.87 per hour.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate will pass a physical capacities test designed to evaluate ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job.

How to apply: Please apply online. We do not accept applications that are emailed. Applications must be received by the Human Resources Division by closing time/date. This job is open until filled. First review date of applications will be Monday, February 5th, 2024. Please apply by Sunday, February 4th, 2024 for first round consideration.

IMPORTANT: (Please read): In lieu of resumes and cover letters, The City of Tigard evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.

ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive Veterans preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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