Utility Worker 1 or 2

Company Overview

The City of Warrenton is a vibrant community of approximately 5,500 residents located in Clatsop County, Oregon, at the mouth of the Columbia River. We are dedicated to providing essential municipal services, including the management of our Group 3 Extended Aeration SBR plant.

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.

POSITION: Under the supervision of the PW Foreman, a Utility Worker operates heavy construction equipment, power equipment, and commercial vehicles. Duties range from semiskilled to manual work in the 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 labor 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, ordinances, 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, and 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.

UTILITY WORKER I

Salary Range 18: $4,097.67- $4,980.74 monthly.

An AFSCME union position with excellent benefits, including PERS/OPSRP, Medical, Life, and AD&D insurance, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. The City pays the employee portion of PERS/OPSRP.

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

UTILITY WORKER II

Salary Range 20: $4,521.55- $5,495.97 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: Possession of a valid Oregon Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Twelve (12) months of continuous service with the City as a Utility Worker I, unless more time as a Utility I is required by the applicable certification to be eligible for the certification. AND one (1) of the following certifications: Water Distribution I, Water Distribution II, Water Treatment I, Water Treatment II, Waste Water Collections I, Waste Water Collections II, Waste Water Treatment I, Waste Water Treatment II, Pesticide Applicator Operation, and NASSCO Pipe Inspection.

A resume, cover letter, and application are required. Application packets are available on our website at warrentonoregon.us or from the Public Works main office located at 45, SW 2nd Street, Warrenton, OR, 97146. The application can be returned to our mail office 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. Finalists are required to perform an in-person practical skills test prior to receiving a formal offer.