Utility Worker I

The City is looking to add a new team member to the Public Works Department. The Utility Worker I will have the opportunity to work in all assignment areas of Public Works. 

The schedule for this position will be a 4/10 schedule Thursday- Sunday or Friday- Monday (employee preference) March through November.  The schedule will then annually transition to a 5/8 schedule December through February and work Monday- Friday. Exceptions to the regular schedule will be made for special events and inclement weather/emergency response.   

About Happy Valley:
Happy Valley is known for Its wonderful neighborhoods that have an abundance of parks, open spaces, and meandering trails. Our residents take great pride in the community and come together throughout the years at an annual Fun Run, summer concert series, 4th of July Festival, Summer concert series, Harvest Fest, Tree lighting and many other community-driven events. As the community grows, we're building a city where family-friendly neighborhoods meet a world-class economy. Happy Valley's business community is rapidly emerging, creating vibrant centers throughout town.

Happy Valley is looking to the future. Once a small community as recently as the early 2000s, the City has rapidly developed toward being a medium-sized City for the Clackamas County area and there is a lot changing in the community and in our organization. Happy Valley has the vision and heart to be a leader in the region.

As an employer, the City of Happy Valley strives to provide a collaborative working environment that allows access to all city employees, across all departments. We maintain a current technological platform for our staff to provide the most efficient services to our residents and business owners.

Come and join us as we serve this great community together!    

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under close supervision, performs a variety of routine public works support tasks including park, street and general maintenance, event support and inclement weather response. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Utility Worker I position is distinguished from the Utility Worker II position by performing entry level tasks under close supervision. The Utility Worker II performs journey level tasks under limited supervision. 

The Utility Worker I is supervised by the Public Works Supervisor and/or Public Works Director. The Utility Worker I may receive lead instruction from a Utility Worker I or Utility Worker II. The Utility Worker I may provide technical or functional guidance to part time, seasonal, or temporary employees and job orientation to other utility workers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Any one position in this class may not perform all the duties listed below, nor do the listed examples of duties include all similar and related duties that may be assigned to this class.

1. Evaluates citizen complaints by on-site inspection and citizen contact; responds to routine requests for information from other City departments and representatives of public and private agencies.
2. Performs semi-skilled to skilled welding, metal fabrication, or carpentry tasks.
3. Installs new and replacement traffic signs.
4. Performs maintenance functions for buildings, equipment, parks and trails.
5. Operates light to heavy equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, lawn mowers, truck with snow removal attachment, street sweepers, etc.
6. Identifies plant diseases.
7. Calibrates fertilizer application equipment, boom sprayers and similar pesticide application equipment; makes fertilizer and pesticide application to trees, shrubs, or turf areas.
8. Performs turf aeration, over-seeding and top dressing.
9. and transplants trees and shrubs.
10. Programs and maintains splash pad controller; troubleshoots system malfunctions.
11. Cleans and maintains sprinkler heads (including disassembling and assembling sprinkler heads).
12. Operates such equipment as mowers, trimmers, and chain saws.
13. Lays out and sets up athletic fields; does routine athletic field marking and prepping.
14. Completes such records as pesticide application records and athletic field maintenance.
15. Cleans and maintains restrooms and other park facilities.
16. Performs routine playground safety inspections, notes any deficiencies and related deterioration to supervisor.
17. Notes and reports street problems, such as potholes, cracks and sign damage.
18. Performs street maintenance and repair, including hot paving, cold patching and crack sealing; refurbishes all street markings and pavement buttons.
19. Makes and installs street signs in accordance with Uniform Traffic Control Manual; estimates traffic sign materials needed and recommends ordering of materials.
20. Sands or applies de-icing product to slippery road surfaces and removes snow.
21. Maintains up to date maps of street signs, storm lines, sanitary lines and water lines; locates underground pipes for other utilities.
22. Assists and supports the City to identify and provide services to all members of the community and remove barriers to those services.
23. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: 

• Safe work practices.
• Principles and practices of repair, maintenance, construction and installation used in streets, sewers, parks and water systems.
• Office administrative practices and procedures, including recordkeeping and filing practices and procedures.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication; proper English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to become knowledgeable concerning City organization, rules, policies and procedures.
• Basic functions of public agencies, including the role and responsibilities of a public entity.
• Computer equipment and uses of word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, database and other software.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person, in writing and over the telephone.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Safely drive or operate vehicles, equipment, machinery and tools.
• Detect needed repairs and make minor adjustments to equipment, machines or tools used to perform duties.
• Work independently in performance of regular assignments.
• Read and understand maps, plans, drawings, orders and/or other documents as required.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Comply with safety requirements of the position and actively promote safe work practices.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, management, elected officials and the general public, and display excellent interpersonal skills and awareness of controversial and/or sensitive issues. 
• Make decisions based on regulations and established policies and procedures.
• Operate a computer and word processing software and other standard office equipment.

• Comprehend and use English effectively including producing all forms of communication in a clear, concise, and understandable manner to intended audiences.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and two years of increasingly responsible work in a construction, building, landscape or mechanical trade; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• A valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required. Incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

• Within One Year of Employment:
  • Requires a Class A Commercial Driver’s License, with a tanker endorsement and the ability to meet the standards of maintaining that license. 
  • CPR certification 
  • Certified Pool Operator License
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Flagger Certification

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  

This position works primarily during routine daytime hours. However, responses to emergencies or construction schedules will require some nighttime, weekend, and holiday work activity. Employees may work one weekend day as part of their routine summer work schedule. 

• Works primarily in a field environment.  
• Works under tight and/or conflicting deadlines and priorities. 
• Requires the ability to perform efficiently and effectively under pressure.
• This position requires mobility. 

• Duties may be performed while sitting, standing, walking and ability to be mobile, use of stairs and ladders, reaching in all ranges (below the waist to above shoulder height), repetitive grasping, pinching and fine motor manipulation. It also requires getting into low positions including squatting, crouching, kneeling, crawling and lying down, pushing and pulling of loaded carts and hand trucks, pushing/pulling of equipment and tools. There is repetitive bending, stooping and twisting, regular use of hand and power tools, and lifting carrying and general handling of tools, supplies, and materials.

• Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 90% of the work period.
• Frequently lifts up to 50 pounds, occasionally lifts up to 80 pounds. 
• Frequently push/pull up to 50 pounds, occasionally push/pull up to 100 pounds. 
• Working and vehicular travel in adverse or inclement weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to high noise levels.
• Occasionally dealing with distraught or difficult individuals.
• Occasional on- call responsibility during off-hours. 
• Occasional response to emergency conditions during off-hours. 
• Operation of a motor vehicle on public roads. 

Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated on an individual basis and depend, in part, on the specific requirement for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the City to accommodate the limitation.

 Pre-Employment Requirements

• Reference Checks 
• Background Check 
• Driving Record 
• Physical Ability Assessment
• Drug Test    

• Resume
• Cover letter
  
  Any offer of employment would be contingent upon a criminal background check, physical ability assessment, drug test and positive references. Happy Valley is an equal opportunity and at will employer.
   
  The City of Happy Valley provides Veteran's Preference to those candidates that identify themselves as a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces and provides a legible copy of their DD214 or DD215, and Veteran Affairs letter of disability if applicable, with their application materials.
  
  Please send questions about this position or selection process to Ivy Markesino, Human Resources Director at 503-886-8426 or imarkesino@happyvalleyor.gov. 

Salary : $53,040 - $68,765