City of Garibaldi
Accepting applications for the position of Public Works Utility Worker I (UW1). The position will be under the supervision of the Public Works Forman. The UW1 performs a variety of manual, semi-skilled, and equipment operation tasks in the construction, maintenance and operation of city facilities and will be expected to work toward Water Treatment and Distribution certification within five years of the hiring date.
Minimum education, experience and qualifications include graduation from high school or completion of GED certificate, a valid Oregon Driver’s License with no more than two moving violations in the past five years, and no history of criminal convictions relevant or related to the ability to interact with the general public. Preference will be given to applicants having two years of general construction experience within the last five years which include some operation of light to medium motorized equipment.
Application submittal period. Position will remain open until filled. Salary DOE and qualifications. Applications and complete job description can be downloaded from the city’s website at ci.garibaldi.or.us. The City of Garibaldi is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Operates and performs routine maintenance on light equipment used in road and utility maintenance operations, involving skilled manual tasks. Performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under direct supervision of a worker of a higher grade who assigns work, observes performance, and instructs in proper methods.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervision of other employees is not normally a responsibility of this class. May occasionally direct an assistant or seasonal employee.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT, THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
- Truck driver – operates a dump truck or vehicle of 36,000 lbs/GVW in hauling and dumping construction
- Backhoe operator – operates a backhoe to excavate and move construction
- Roadside mower operator – Operates power mower to cut grass and vegetation on road shoulders and roadside rights-of-way.
- Power broom – operates power broom for cleaning roads and
- Street vacuum/sweeper – operates street vacuum/sweeper for cleaning roads and
- Five cubic yard dump truck – applies asphalt or emulsified oil products to pavement in patching or paving operations; rakes asphalt during paving and patching operations.
- Small roller operator – operates small vibratory rollers of less than 5 tons on various
- Flagger – performs traffic control and sets out road work signs for maintenance
- Streets – performs road maintenance and construction.
- Drainage – performs storm drainage systems maintenance and construction.
- Wastewater – performs wastewater systems/treatment plant maintenance and construction.
- Water – performs water systems maintenance and construction.
JOB SPECIFICATION
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Operation and maintenance of light motorized
- Methods and materials used in road repair and
SKILL IN:
- Operating equipment safely under varying
- Maintaining light motorized
- Following oral and written instructions.
ABILITY TO:
- Operate equipment safely and under adverse conditions
- Perform manual work in the
- Follow oral and written
- Attend work as scheduled and/or required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Experience in operation of light road maintenance equipment such as trucks, mowing machines, light rollers, etc., and experience in performing semi- and skilled manual tasks is required. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures ability to perform the work may substitute for the above.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of valid Oregon class “C” driver’s license. Ability to obtain valid Oregon class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six months of date of hire. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid driver’s license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070.
It is important that incumbents in this position maintain a professional and businesslike image to the public at all times. A neat, clean and pressed appearance in clothing, hair and personal hygiene is important every day. Good judgment is expected in determining proper dress and appearance. Unkempt shaggy hair is not acceptable, and all facial hair must be kept neat and trimmed.
Will be subject to successful completion of a background check and physical test.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS SUMMARY:
The incumbent typically works in a building and in outdoor areas and uses mechanical equipment as needed to perform duties with associated noise levels. Weather conditions may vary. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
The employee is regularly required to talk, listen and hear, frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, regularly push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally push, pull and lift up to 60 pounds. The incumbent will regularly use mechanical equipment typical of those used in the maintenance of buildings and landscape.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.
The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above so that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.