The City of Depoe Bay is looking for the right person to fill an immediate opening for a Utility Worker position. This important position is the first step in a career path that has potential for further advancement both within the City and the water industry in general.
A Utility Worker performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks involving both light and heavy labor in the operation, maintenance, and construction of water works facilities; does related work as required.
1. Conducts repairs to valves, pumps, hydrants, main and service pipes, wells, and associated facilities; performs operation of distribution facilities, including valve turning, hydrant flushing, leak detection, reservoir and pumpstation inspection, cleaning, and operation.
2. Assists with the installation and construction of water distribution facilities, including service and main lines, hydrants, valves, pump stations, and associated facilities.
3. Operates a variety of light and medium power equipment, including compressor, power saw, backhoe, lift, and other water system construction equipment; performs operator maintenance, such as conducting pre- and post operation checks, maintaining proper fluid levels, changing parts, cleaning, etc.
4. Performs various building/grounds maintenance tasks, including carpentry, electrical, and plumbing duties not requiring a license.
5. Maintains positive, cooperative, and effective working relationships with City staff, other organizations, and the public.
6. As driving a City truck is a requirement of the position, employees must possess a valid driver's license upon hire and have acceptable driving record.
This is a non-exempt position; hourly range for a Utility Worker 1 is $22.50 ($46,800 annually) - $31.66 (65,852.30 annually). Hourly range for a Utility Worker II is $23.50 ($48,880 annually) - $33.07 (68,779.06 annually). New hires are generally started at the beginning of the range; however, starting at a higher step or different level within the Utility Worker series can be considered commiserate with level of experience.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION – One year experience or combination of experience and education in performing public works equipment operation, laboring duties, or distribution operations and maintenance; graduation from high school or GED program.
MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Knowledge of equipment, materials, and methods used in the construction, maintenance and operation of public works facilities; knowledge of safety methods and measures in the assigned work field; ability to work at strenuous tasks outside in all types of weather; ability to understand and apply oral or written instructions to fairly complex equipment, materials, or construction; ability to obtain and maintain required safety certifications and Oregon driver's license; ability to develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team oriented working relationships with supervisors and co-workers; ability to maintain a professional appearance and a positive, courteous, and helpful attitude toward customers and the general public; satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, bend, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects, tools, or controls. The position requires mobility. Many duties are physically demanding, requiring the occasional moving of materials weighing up to 100 pounds. Movement of materials weighing 25 pounds may consume up to 20 percent of the work period. Activity and types of duties performed require manual dexterity, coordination, and ability to use personal protective equipment, such as respirator mask, steel toed boots, chaps, etc.
The majority of duties take place outside buildings with exposure to all types of weather conditions on a year round basis, including exposure to traffic, dirt, oil, grease, fumes, noise, and chemicals. Entry into confined spaces is required on an infrequent basis.
Position is subject to emergency on call response after normal duty hours on a rotational and as-needed basis. May require working on weekends and holidays. As employees in this position must to be readily available in a timely manner to address operational and customer service needs, a residency requirement applies to this position which requires a new employee to obtain permanent residency that provides a 30-minute response time to the City of Depoe Bay, Oregon 97341.
An EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION MUST be submitted. Application, resume, and additional information should be emailed to [email protected].
Blank applications can be obtained by contacting Gena Burke at 541-765-2361 or [email protected]
First consideration of applications: April 8, 2024 - Position is open until filled