Public Utility Worker Senior - Water

Overview

The City of Gresham is pleased to announce two opportunities within the Water Operations Division of Environmental Services for Public Utility Worker Senior. These are lead roles that are responsible for preparing for and leading Water Operation crews in the construction and maintenance of public works water facilities.

As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve, and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.

Position Description

What you will get to do:

• Lead water operations crews

• Mentor and train water crews to ensure knowledgeable and safe construction standards are met

• Schedule daily tasks for work crew

• Submit all job paperwork including equipment and parts used, dump tickets, equipment purchase receipts, personnel time and 'as-builts' as needed

• Communicate expectations, safety concerns, needed equipment and parts for project completion

Lead installation of water system infrastructure

• Install new infrastructure including water distribution mains to enhance capacity of service availability to residential and commercial users

• Operate a variety of vehicles, trailers, equipment, and tools to perform duties such as a hydraulic backhoe, excavator, loader, dump truck, Vactor, shovel pick, mower, compressor, and others

• Maintain and service assigned tools and equipment to include changing oil, air filters, mower blades, and other items as needed

• Request quotes for the purchase of equipment and materials

• Maintain existing infrastructure by repair, replacement, inspection or exercising water system infrastructure

• Order parts and materials to ensure timely delivery for the project

• Make connections to water mains using specialized tapping equipment

Serve as the Water Division after hours contact

• Participate in the weekly rotation for the Water Operations after hours phone duty

• Be available for occasional after hours work either routine or emergency related

Respond to contractor and public inquiries

• Field questions from residents regarding residential services, water quality or pressure related issues

• Field questions from contractors regarding design standards, cross connection device standards, meter sizing or construction standards

Qualities we are looking for:

• Someone who is flexible and and can adapt to changing, intensive circumstances and/or deadlines

• An effective problem solver who analyzes a variety of solutions and determines best path forward by making informed decisions

• A skilled communicator who listens, understands, and responds appropriately, clearly and empathetically to a variety of individuals within the agency and externally

• A leader that establishes and maintains effective working relationships to direct and oversee others in their job duties

• A nimble person who can quickly shift focus from one task to another and back again while remaining calm and organized

• Someone who tends to the details through examination, observation and execution

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:

• Knowledge of American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the City of Gresham construction standards

• Ability to safely operate a variety of water related construction equipment

• Ability to read and understand engineered drawings

• Skill to effectively motivate, coordinate, and evaluate other Public Utility Worker performance

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Knowledge of modern office practices, methods and software applications with an ability to operate office equipment and technology resources

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to include presenting information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively

• Physical ability to perform job duties with or without accommodation

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Three to six years of progressively related experience

Any combination of qualifying education and experience equivalent to three to six years will be considered.

Required licenses and certifications:

• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Space certification required

• Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Flagger certification required

• Oregon or Washington Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsements required

• Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Water Distribution Operator Level II certification is required within 6 months of hire

Selection Process

To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.

Required application materials:

• Complete online application (Resume does not replace information in the application. Must provide complete and thorough information in the application. This information will be used to establish starting salary in conjunction with pay equity laws.)
• Answers to supplemental questions

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2549, upon submitting the required documents.

A review of application materials submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview. Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.

Veteran's Preference

The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Our Commitment

The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.

Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2549 or HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov.

If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855- 524-5627.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, driving record review, drug screen, job-related physical and FMCSA Clearinghouse full query.