Public Works Utility Worker Position

Public Works Utility Worker

City of Warrenton Public Works Department is accepting applications for a Utility Worker I or II depending on qualifications and experience.

UTILITY WORKER I

Salary range 18: $3,865.73 - $4,473.99 monthly.  An AFSCME union position w/excellent benefits including PERS/OPSRP, Medical, Life and AD&D insurance, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave. City pays employee portion of PERS/OPSRP. 

UTILITY WORKER I MINIMUM  QUALIFICATIONS: Mandatory qualifications include graduation from high school or equivalent, and possession of valid driver’s license with the ability to obtain a commercial driver’s license within 6 months of employment. Must have minimum of 1 year of construction maintenance experience in water, sewer, streets, or stormwater utilities or equivalent.

UTILITY WORKER II

The salary is range 20: $4,265.61 - $5,184.88 monthly.  This is an AFSCME union position with excellent benefits including PERS/OPSRP, Medical, Life and AD&D insurance, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave. City pays employee portion of PERS/OPSRP. 

UTILITY WORKER II MINIMUM  QUALIFICATIONS: Mandatory qualifications include graduation from high school or equivalent, and possession of valid class A commercial driver’s license. A certificate in water distribution or water treatment or sewer collections or sewer treatment. Three years of experience in operation of heavy construction equipment. Two years of experience as a Utility Worker I may substitute for the heavy construction experience

POSITION:  Under the supervision of the PW Foreman, a Utility Worker operates heavy construction equipment, power equipment and commercial vehicles.  Duties range from semi-skilled to manual work in construction and maintenance of the City’s streets, dikes, stormwater, water/wastewater distribution/collections and drainage system maintenance, meter reading, installation and repair of water infrastructure, cross-training in refuse collection and other duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: The successful candidate will have the ability to perform skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work in the area of work assigned; perform heavy manual tasks; work safely and adhere to established safety principles and practices; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; work effectively in the absence of close supervision; operate a variety of vehicles and equipment in a safe and effective manner; read and interpret basic maps and blueprints; understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to understand and interpret operation and maintenance manuals, ordinance and construction standards. Possession of a Pesticide applicator license is desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Strenuous physical work is required which may involve lifting heavy objects, bending, twisting, working above the ground in trenches or on irregular surfaces, usually outdoors in conditions that may be wet and cold or otherwise unpleasant working conditions; occasional call out after regular working hours required.

Cover letter, resume, and application are required. Application packets are available from  at Warrenton Public Works 45, SW 2nd Street, Warrenton Or, 97146. They can be return there or emailed to publicworks@warrentonoregon.us

Submitted application must clearly show how the candidate meets the minimum qualifications and the items listed for an ideal candidate. Finalist are required to perform a in person practical skills test prior to receiving a formal offer.

Open until filled, First review May 1, 2024   “EOE”