The City of Oregon City has an immediate opening for a Utility Maintenance Specialist I or II (based on experience) in our Sewer/Storm Division. All application materials are due no later than 11 pm, Thursday, July 25, 2024
Wage effective July 01, 2024:
$25.18 - $34.65 is the salary range for UMS I
$27.76 - $38.27 is the salary range from UMS II
This is a great opportunity to enter a career serving the community and strengthening the City's infrastructure. Utility Maintenance Specialists perform general labor and assists with skilled work in connection with the construction, repair, and maintenance of storm water management, and wastewater collection systems, and related public works infrastructure.
The Utility Maintenance Specialist is capable of performing any of the following general and special functions, although will usually specialize in one area.
Utility Maintenance Specialist I

• Performs general labor activities that support installation and maintenance of street, sewer, storm, and/or water infrastructure. (cleaning and assisting with inspection of pipelines, sweeping, earthwork, installing, leveling, compacting, and maintaining asphalt and concrete, waterline construction, and other utility labor.)
• Operates hand and light-duty construction tools and equipment such as the high pressure sewer jet, vacuum truck, concrete saw, mowers, and other equipment assigned to Utility Maintenance classifications.
• Identifies needed repairs and may perform routine preventive maintenance of vehicles and large equipment.
• Actively participates in departmental on-call lists. Responds to urgent situations initiated by customers. Assists other Specialists in determining cause and location of damaged utility lines or service.
• Performs snow and ice response and removal as needed.
• Assists with construction, cleaning and repair of storm drains, ditches, pipelines and catch basins. Learns to and participates in repairing leaks, cutting pipe, repairing valves, tapping mains and trunk sewers and installing branch laterals.
• Learns to operate specialized equipment such as a vactor, rodder truck and camera, to inspect, clean, construct and maintain storm and sewer pipelines, ditches, catch basins, lateral lines and manholes. Maintain records on work progress.
• Participates in locating and marking sanitary sewer/storm main lines and laterals to elevate necessity of repair or placement.

Utility Maintenance Specialist II

• Performs general labor and skilled public works maintenance activities such as, but not limited to, cleaning and inspecting pipelines, sweeping, earthwork, public infrastructure construction, installing, leveling, compacting, and maintaining asphalt and concrete, waterline construction and testing, and other utility labor.
• Operates small-to-medium size and heavy construction equipment such as the high pressure sewer jet, vacuum truck, street sweeper, backhoe, loader, grader, paving equipment, concrete/asphalt saws, chain saws, flusher, and other equipment assigned to Utility Maintenance classifications.
• Identifies needed repairs and may perform routine preventive maintenance of vehicles and large equipment.
• Participates in the Public Works on-call list, available to respond to urgent situations. Performs snow/ice and other weather related response.
• Constructs, cleans and repairs storm drainage piping, ditches, sewer piping appurtenances, catch basins, and manholes. Makes visual inspections. Taps trunk sewers and installs branch lateral lines.
• Operates and maintains sanitary sewer pump stations, including troubleshooting of motors, pumps, valves, and any related equipment.
• Operates specialized equipment such as a vactor, rodder truck and pipeline inspection camera, to inspect, clean, construct and maintain storm and sewer pipelines, ditches, catch basins, lateral lines and manholes.
• Documents and maintain records on work progress such as pump station maintenance, the amount of debris removed from catch basins and other collection points, and water quality sampling.
• Locates and marks sanitary sewer/storm main lines and laterals. Performs die and smoke testing to identify pipe locations, breaks, illicit connections, and other problems.
• Responds to pump station alarms, any related failure, or regulatory compliance issue pertaining to collection and conveyance systems operated and maintained by the City. Reports all "spills" to the Department of Environmental Quality (D.E.Q.), as required by State and Federal regulations.

Utility Maintenance Specialist I
Knowledge and Skills
The position requires a basic knowledge of the methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance and repair related to public works. Requires basic knowledge of inspection, servicing, repair, or replacement methods used in streets, parks, water distribution systems, or storm drain and sanitary sewer systems. Requires knowledge of and skill in using equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair as assigned public works systems, including hand and power tools, and light duty machinery. Requires knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices. Requires knowledge of and skill in performing detailed operations such as cutting and repairing pipe. Requires sufficient math skills to record distance and volume measurements. Requires sufficient human relation skills to work as part of a team and demonstrate courtesy to customers.
Abilities
Requires the ability to perform a variety semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work in the area of work assigned and assist or participate with other Specialist in related areas. Requires the ability to operate light duty vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Requires the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, diagrams, maps, and blueprints. Requires the ability to use a personal computer to access and print maps and other printed material and to store field data. Requires the ability to work as contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers, and convey a positive image of the City. Requires the ability to participate in, and accept on-call assignments.
Physical Abilities
Incumbent performs work of an active nature requiring sufficient cardiovascular condition to carry out the job duties on a sustained basis. Requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk up to 400 yards, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of up to 75 pounds on a regular basis. Requires the ability to push, pull, and guide materials over 75 pounds. Requires the ability to climb (e.g. ladders), stoop, kneel, and crouch on a regular basis. Requires sufficient hand-eye coordination, hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp, and operate demanding equipment. Requires auditory ability to hear machinery sounds and alarms. Requires near and far visual acuity to read printed materials, video readings, and observe stationary and moving objects. Requires speaking ability to carry on ordinary conversations. Requires the ability to work in extreme temperature conditions and on varying work hours.
Utility Maintenance Specialist II
 The position requires a working knowledge of the methods and techniques of general construction, maintenance and repair related to public works. Requires knowledge of inspection, servicing, repair, or replacement methods used in streets, parks, water distribution systems, or storm drain and sanitary sewer systems. Requires knowledge of and skill in using equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair as assigned public works systems, including medium to heavy machinery. Requires knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices. Requires knowledge of and skill in performing detailed operations such as cutting and repairing pipe. Requires sufficient math skills to record distance and volume measurements. Requires sufficient human relation skills to work as part of a team and demonstrate courtesy to customers.
Abilities
Requires the ability to independently perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work in the area of work assigned and participate with other Specialist in related areas. Requires the ability to operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Requires the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, diagrams, maps, and blueprints. Requires the ability to use a personal computer to access and print maps and other printed material, to evaluate system conditions, and to record and store field data. Requires the ability to work cooperatively with senior citizens. Requires the ability to work as contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams and external customers, and convey a positive image of the City.
Physical Abilities
Incumbent performs work of an active nature requiring sufficient cardiovascular condition to carry out the job duties on a sustained basis. Requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk up to 400 yards, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of up to 75 pounds on a regular basis. Requires the ability to push, pull, and guide materials over 75 pounds. Requires the ability to climb (e.g. ladders), stoop, kneel, and crouch on a regular basis. Requires sufficient hand-eye coordination, hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp, and operate demanding equipment. Requires auditory ability to hear machinery sounds and alarms. Requires near and far visual acuity to read printed materials, video readings, and observe stationary and moving objects. Requires speaking ability to carry on ordinary conversations. Requires the ability to work in extreme temperature conditions and on varying work hours.
Utility Maintenance Specialist I
Education and Experience
The position typically requires a high school diploma and two years of construction and repair experience preferably in public works.
Licenses and Certificates
Requires a valid Class A driver's license with an N endorsement within one (1) year of employment. May require a Class 1 certification (or equivalent) in a public works field.
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors where significant health and safety considerations exist from physical labor, exposure to fumes and septic conditions, temperature variations, and dangerous equipment.
Utility Maintenance Specialist II
Education and Experience
The position typically requires a high school diploma and four years of varied utility construction and repair experience. The position may require for specific applications, certification and/or special training.
 Requires a valid Class A driver’s license with N endorsement.
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors where minimal significant health and safety considerations exist from physical labor, exposure to fumes and septic conditions, temperature variations, and dangerous equipment.
This job/class description, describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the job.