City of Dallas
Salary: $36,621.72 – $58,678.08 Annually
Location: Dallas, OR
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Public Works
Closing: Continuous
General Statement of Duties
For best consideration, apply by November 30, 2022; applications received after that date are not guaranteed a review.
Depending on qualifications and certifications, this position performs a variety of entry level, semi-skilled or skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water distribution and water treatment facilities and systems and performs routine clerical and semi-skilled utility work in the reading and operation of utility meters.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities;
- Basic skill in operation of hand tools and power equipment.
- Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time; ability to work safely; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
- Ability to perform and record arithmetic computations accurately and quickly; ability to accurately read and record data from various types of meter dials; ability to work in inclement weather; ability to work with angry or difficult customers.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent, and
- Two year post high school education in water/wastewater technology or equivalent (for Water Utility Worker I or II only)
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications
Water Utility Technician:
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Oregon Driver License by time of employment; and
- Must possess or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver License (Class B) within 6 months of hire.
Water Utility Worker I:
- Must possess or be able to obtain by time of employment, a valid Oregon Driver License;
- Commercial Driver License (Class B) required within 6 months of employment.
- Certification from the State of Oregon as a Water Distribution System I Operator.
Water Utility Worker II:
- Must possess or be able to obtain by time of employment a valid Oregon Driver License;
- Commercial Driver License (Class B) required within 3 months of employment.
- Certification from the State of Oregon as a Water Distribution System II Operator