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City of Tigard Utility Worker II (May underfill as UW I) Surface Water Management Team (SWM) in Tigard, Oregon
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
Description
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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 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 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 city’s 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 city’s 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 candidate’s related experience and education in accordance with the City’s 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 candidate’s related experience and education in accordance with the City’s 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
Physical demands for Utility Worker vary somewhat based on division. Click on the links below to view the complete job task analysis:
Job Task Analysis - Parks (https://www.tigard-or.gov/home/showdocument?id=1738&t=637720512028730000)
Job Task Analysis - All other divisions
Environmental Elements: Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noises, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confined workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff, public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
In addition to being a great place to work (https://www.tigard-or.gov/your-government/departments/human-resources/jobs) , the City of Tigard offers competitive employee benefits for full-time and part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week:
Choice of health and dental plans
Generous retirement plan
City-paid HRA-VEBA
Paid vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays plus 20 additional hours of floating holiday time
Life and disability insurance
Universal transit pass through TriMet
This job classification is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), OPEU Local 503
Click here (https://www.tigard-or.gov/your-government/departments/human-resources/benefits) for more detailed benefits information.
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Associate's Degree
Associate's Degree and additional coursework
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
Master's Degree or higher
02
Do you have any experience in maintaining vegetated storm water quality facilities?
Yes
No
03
Do you have a valid Class A (CDL) Commercial Oregon driver's license with the appropriate endorsements?
Yes
No
04
Describe your customer service experience.
Required Question
Agency
City of Tigard
Address
13125 SW Hall Blvd Tigard, Oregon, 97223
Website
http://www.tigard-or.gov
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