The Position
The Utility Services and Operations Department is seeking multiple Field Construction/Maintenance Technicians for the Field Operations Division. 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, culverts, water quality facilities, flow monitors, and rain gauges.
Additional Information:•We currently have three open positions:
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Two vacancies in the
System Repair Program, which focuses on the construction, repair and maintenance of District owned conveyance infrastructure. These positions are based at our
Material Handling Yard facility, located at 3990 NE 33rd Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124.
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One vacancy in the
TV/Flow Monitoring Program, which focuses on installing, operating, and maintaining flow monitors and rain gauges; retrieving, processing, and uploading data, and performing repairs and maintenance on mechanical and electronic equipment. This position is based at our
Field Operations facility, located at
2025 SW Merlo Ct, Beaverton, Oregon 97003.
Selected candidates will start at the bottom of the pay range.
•Please ensure that your application materials, including responses to the supplemental questions, are complete and accurate. These materials will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications and to assess your alignment for specific positions.
Essential Functions
(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)
•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.
•Install, maintain, and operate flow monitors and rain gauges. Retrieve collected rain and flow data, edit and manipulate into readable formats, and input into appropriate areas of District's server.
•Use safe work practices and follow all District and Departmental safety policies and procedures.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE OF:
•Materials, methods, and equipment used in public works field such as sanitary sewer, storm water, water line, street maintenance and repair
•Traffic control and flagging
•Construction and/or maintenance safety procedures
SKILL IN:
•Use of hand tools and small gas powered tools
•Basic use of computer applications
ABILITY TO:
•Learn to safely operate maintenance and construction equipment such as sewer cleaning equipment, street sweepers, TV inspection equipment, excavation equipment (loaders, trackhoes, and backhoes), dump trucks, and trailers
•Understand and follow safety practices, policies, and procedures
•Follow oral and written instructions
•Read and interpret construction plans and maps
•Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including co-workers, other District employees, and the public
•Learn, use, and operate work related computer applications
•Operate effectively in a team environment
•Communicate clearly and concisely
Additional Information
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
6 months experience in public works, heavy construction, agriculture, landscaping, mobile equipment operation, surveying, field inspections, operating mechanical or electronic equipment.
College level coursework or equivalent in engineering or environmental technology, civil engineering, surveying, geography, wastewater technology, construction technology, or related fields.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license at time of hire.
Candidates must also possess a valid state issued Class A Commercial Driver's License at time of hire or have the ability to obtain one within 9 months of hire.
Candidates selected must possess the ability to obtain traffic control and flagging certification.
DEQ Wastewater Collection Systems Operator certification (level I-IV) is desirable.
In addition to the certification and licensure requirements listed above, some positions may require the following certification and licensure requirements:
Competent Person certification
Confined Space Entry certification
Pesticide Applicator's license
Clean Water Services offers qualified employees the opportunity to choose benefits and plans that meet both individual and family needs. In addition to a competitive salary, Clean Water Services offers employees a comprehensive benefit packet that includes health coverage, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS/OPSRP), flexible spending account, deferred compensation, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, goal sharing bonus, and more. Further information for full-time regular represented employees can be found here (Download PDF reader).
Depending on hours worked and duration of the position, temporary employees may qualify for an offer of medical benefits, deferred compensation, and employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for sick leave at the rate of .0334 per hour worked upon beginning employment and may carry over up to 40 hours into the next calendar year.
full time
$71,884-$75,462Oregon, OR12 days ago
