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The City of Beaverton’s Public Works Storm Maintenance Division maintains the city’s stormwater systems and collections infrastructure to prevent localized flooding, mitigate erosion, and maintain water quality in local streams and rivers. If you enjoy hands-on work and have construction, utilities, or equipment operation experience, please apply to be our next Utility Technician and help keep the city’s waterways and collection systems safe and clean.
Responsibilities
Install, maintain, and repair utility lines. Set up traffic control safety zones. Perform flagging functions. Inspect and test lines using a variety of equipment and chemicals.
Assist equipment operator with the operation of equipment. Install various cutting attachments including field repairs to machine and device adjustments. Maintain equipment and tools.
Assist in the maintenance and installation of Vegetated Water Quality Facilities.
Set up shoring and enter confined spaces. Keep records of confined space entry and equipment in good working order.
Update GIS maps used in field, documenting new or deficient information.
Employee’s schedule may change with minimal notice for emergency response needs.
Additional duties are outlined in the Public Works Utility Technician 1 class specification.
Licensing and special requirements
Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the city’s driving standards
Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B) with air brake and tank endorsements required within 360 days of hire
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater Operator Level 1 certification required within 1 year of hire.
Ability to pass reference checks and satisfy the requirements of a background check, physical exam, and pre-employment drug screen. |
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Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
High school diploma or GED, and
3 years of experience in operations, installation, construction, repair, and maintenance of street structures, or
An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position. |
