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Form of workOUR 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.
The Water Division installs, maintains, and repairs water distribution infrastructure including service lines, hydrants, pumps, and storage facilities. We also inspect water service for code compliance. This is a water distribution position - the City of Tigard does not operate a water treatment plant.
Installation, repair and replace:
Water distribution main lines
Fire hydrants
Water meters
Water service lines
Performs maintenance that includes:
Water main flushing
Water valve exercising
Fire Hydrant maintenance
Maintenance around water meters
Please review the Utility Worker I classification for additional details about this job.
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 within 6 months of hire failure to do so may result in termination.
Utility Worker I
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND
One (1) year of experience in construction, repair, operation, and maintenance of streets, underground utilities, routine service of light and heavy vehicles and other power driven equipment, or parks and landscape.
If assigned to water distribution systems maintenance:
Possession of or ability to obtain a Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certification from the State of Oregon.
Confined Space Entry Certification.
Competent Person Certification.
Licenses and Certifications:
Standard First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross.
CPR Certification.
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 Utility Worker II:
The hourly range for this overtime eligible position is $24.95-$33.44per 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.
Additional Information:
The successful candidate will pass a physical capacities test designed to evaluate ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job.
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.
Classification Notes:
Working ConditionsPHYSICAL 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
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.
