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Published date: February 28, 2025

Job Website Link: Link
Closing Date: 3/9/2025
Salary Information: Employment at the City of Gresham includes no to low cost medical/vision and dental plans, PTO, sick leave, parental leave, FSA plans, an HRA account, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.
Description: The City of Gresham is seeking individuals to join our Water Operations Division team and serve our community as a Water System Operator 2, Gresham team members work together to safely deliver potable water to our community. There are 2 positions available at the time of job posting.

What you will get to do:
Working outside you will work with other teammates installing, repairing and maintaining water related infrastructure including water mains, water services, valves, water meters and fire hydrants in a utility construction and customer service environment. Typical duties will include:

• Maintenance and repair of the water distribution system including: water main and water service repairs, fire hydrant repairs, water meter repairs and replacement, system flushing, and valve maintenance and repair. This will involve manual labor and heavy equipment operation, excavation and traffic control, and concrete sidewalk repairs around water facilities.
• Complete new installations including water mains, service connections to water mains using special tapping equipment, water services, fire hydrants, fire system supply lines, water meters, air release valves, water quality test sites, work to help facilitate connections to new developments.
• Performing rapid response to unexpected water system issues requiring immediate attention such as water main failures, service line leaks, fire hydrants struck by vehicles, and others. These circumstances must be addressed as they occur requiring potential response at any or all hours of the day/night to include weekends and holidays. Additional responses to provide customer service related to water pressure or discolored water.
• To ensure needed equipment and supplies are ready for use, this role will require ongoing repair and maintenance of tools and equipment to include routine cleaning and organization; for example: tapping machines, pumps, cutoff saws, compressors, tool bins, etc. Keeping service trucks fully stocked and ready to respond immediately will also be important.
• Water System Operator 2’s may also assist other City Operations Divisions with 24/7 dispatch operation.
• This role requires working outdoors in all weather conditions
Qualifications/Requirements: Qualities we are looking for:
• Journey level subject matter expert to perform a broad range of duties and is fully trained in water systems/operations
• A collaborative team player
• Customer focused
• Effectively manages conflicts and seeks ways to build relationships
• Ability to work independently and applies well-developed water system knowledge, and exercises judgment .
• Self-motivated to take initiative on work duties
• Inclusive of others who may come from different backgrounds, ethnicities, personalities, generations, gender identity, race, etc.
• The ability to work under general supervision
• Someone who is willing and capable of providing technical and functional oversight over less experienced workers and/or seasonal staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One (1) to Four (4) years of professional work experience in general or utility construction
• Valid Driver’s License
• Good Driving Record (according to matrix below)

Required licenses and certifications:
• Oregon or Washington Class A Commercial Driver License within 6 months of hire
• Oregon Department of Transportation flagger certification within 6 months of hire
• Oregon OSHA approved Competent Person certification within 6 months of hire
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire

DRIVING MATRIX: You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions:
• A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury.
• Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.
• Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one- year period.
• Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.

Selection Process
To apply for this position, click ‘Apply’ at the top of linked job bulletin.

Required application materials:
• Complete online application (Do not type ‘see resume’ in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)
• Answers to supplemental questions
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