City of Newberg
Closing Date: 04/25/2022
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GENERAL STATEMENT
Everything that connects Under, On, and Above the street is Public Works and essential to the community we serve. The Maintenance Division is part of a robust Public Works Department that also includes Engineering Services and Operations (water and wastewater plants). In this position you will be part of a team that performs a variety of maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water, wastewater, street maintenance, storm drainage, grounds, buildings, facilities, and other utility systems.
A full job description can be viewed here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newbergoregon/classspecs/1317593?keywords=Utility%20Technican%201&pagetype=classSpecifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Requires a minimum one (1) year combined experience in construction, operation and/or maintenance of water, wastewater or stormwater systems.
Special Requirements: Valid states driving license with a clean record.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which ensures the candidates ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
Required Certifications/Licenses: Possession of, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire:
- Oregon Commercial Driver’s License – Class A with tanker endorsement;
- First Aid, CPR, AED Certification;
- Public Agency Work Zone Traffic Control training and obtain Flagger’s Card;
- Cave-in Protection/Competent Person Training.
Desired Certifications:
- Water Distribution Operator Level 1 and/or Wastewater Collection Operator, Level I.
Selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical which includes drug screening, and successfully pass the City of Newberg Fit for Duty Testing; job related tests as may be required.
Must successfully pass a criminal history background check and the record must be clear of any criminal convictions for crimes which would preclude the individual from performing the essential job duties and responsibilities. Must be able to pass the department’s security clearance standards for unescorted access to certain City facilities.
As a Utility Technician I in the Public Works Maintenance Division, you are considered a “First Responder” which is considered essential personnel. This means that in the event City offices close due to inclement weather, etc., you are still required to report to work for your scheduled shift, as well as any overtime or extra hours required.
As a Utility Technician I position is subject to a rotating “on-call” schedule after training has been completed.