Public Utility Worker 2 - Wastewater

The City of Gresham is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to fill a full-time Public Utility Worker (PUW 2) vacancy in the Wastewater Division of the Department of Environmental Services.

What you will get to do:

• Sewer line cleaning - Inspect, clean, remove debris from wastewater collection systems including sanitary sewer mainlines, laterals and manholes. Input cleaning data and findings into asset management system. Use confined space entry equipment. Develop a traffic control plan, and use flaggers as needed

• CCTV Inspections - Inspect wastewater collection lines, cross connections, and manholes either manually, or through remote cameras. Test and monitor sanitary mains and laterals to confirm connections, breaks, and flow direction. Coordinate with homeowners, inspectors, and contractors for inspections. Enter inspection data into asset management system.

• Construction repairs - Perform skilled construction, repair, and maintenance of wastewater system facilities. Operate a variety of power equipment and ensure public health by preventing sewage overflows and blockages. Use excavators, tractor loader back hoes, and loaders for open trench excavations. Use Vac Truck to hydro excavate around utilities. Install trenching and shorting equipment for open trench excavations. Install pipe patches for trenchless repairs.

• Utility locates - Use GIS and TV reports to gather information needed to locate and mark wastewater collection mains and laterals

• Investigations - Use Vac truck, CCTV van, lateral launch cameras, mini camera system, portable power jetter, and power snake to clear and identify potential causes of blockage, or pipe failures.

• Offroad manhole inspections - Use GIS, GPS, TV reports, and asset management software to look up data and location of asset to be inspected.

• Use confined space entry equipment.

• Develop traffic control plans and use flaggers as needed.

• Perform general labor and support

• Work with hand and power tools, jackhammers, concrete and pipe saws, and heavy equipment as trained.

• Respond to spills and illicit discharges that may have an impact on public health and safety.

• Communicate effectively with the City's customers by phone and/or in-person

• This position may be required to carry an on-call emergency Vac truck support pager 2 to 3 weeks each year.

What we are looking for:

• Collaborative: Someone who works well with other Public Utility Workers within their team and other divisions and is willing to mentor seasonal staff.

• Nimble: Someone who has the ability to navigate from one assignment to another, even on short notice while maintaining a positive attitude.

• Practical: Someone who is self-motivated with a solid work ethic and embraces the significance of wastewater systems and the impact they have on the environment if not taken care of properly.

• Inventive: Someone who can evaluate circumstances and adapt their work according to what matters most while recognizing opportunities for improvement and utilizing problem solving skills.

Working Conditions are generally outdoors performing various manual labor tasks which will require bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and standing for long periods of time. Depending on the task, you may be required to lift and/or move objects and/or equipment ranging in weight from 25 to 85 lbs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.

• One (1) to four (4) years of related full-time work experience

Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Required certifications and licenses:

• CPR/AED and First Aid certification is required within 6 months of hire.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Space certification is required within 6 months of hire.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Competent Person certification is required within 6 months of hire.

• Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Flagger certification is required within 6 months of hire.

• Oregon or Washington Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsements is required within 6 months of hire.

Required application materials:

• Complete online application (Do not type 'see resume' in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template. The education, experience, training and certifications listed in your application will be used to determine starting salary as related to Oregon's Pay Equity law. It is in your best interest to be thorough and complete)

• Answers to supplemental questions

For more details and to apply, visit: https://GreshamOregon.gov/jobs

If you have questions, please contact HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov