Water Utility Worker II

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Water Utility Worker II, Woodburn, Oregon, $23.91 - $33.31

Employment Type

Full Time

Application Start Date

06-03-2025

Application End Date

07-18-2025

Location

Woodburn, Oregon

Work Style

On-site

Industry

Energy and utilities

Position

General labour or other school trade

Experience

Minimum two years of experience in public works maintenance, construction or repair in water distribution

Education

High school or GED

Description

City of Woodburn is seeking a skilled and dedicated Utility Worker II to join our Water Division in the Public Works Department. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that plays a crucial role in maintaining and constructing our city's potable water distribution system.

Key Responsibilities:
- Perform skilled maintenance and construction work on the city's potable water distribution system
- Operate a wide range of equipment including dump trucks, truck/trailer combinations, bobcats, loaders, forklifts, street sweepers, high velocity cleaners, hydro cleaners, flusher trucks, pavement breakers, asphalt spreaders, crack sealers, backhoes, rollers, and crane trucks
- Use power and hand tools such as compressors, generators, jackhammers, pressure cleaners, chippers, hydraulic pumps and jacks, and portable pumps
- Repair and calibrate specialized equipment like flow monitoring gages, rain gages, and water meters

Qualifications:
- High school degree or G.E.D.
- Minimum two years of experience in public works maintenance, construction or repair in water distribution
- Oregon Water Distribution I certification
- Valid Oregon Class A driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement
- Oregon Public Pesticide Applicator's license with invertebrates' add-on (or ability to obtain after employment)

Additional Requirements:
- Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test
- Ability to obtain and maintain certifications in Forklift operation, flagger duties, first aid/CPR, NIMS ICS 100, 200 and 700, excavation safety, and confined space

Oregon backflow tester license preferred, City will pay for obtaining of license.

Join our team and contribute to the essential services that keep our community thriving. Apply now to become a vital part of the City of Woodburn's Public Works Department!

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Woodburn grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

City of Woodburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply

For AFSCME benefits:

https://www.intranet.woodburn-or.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/human_resources/page/12362/afscme_benefit_summary.pdf

For WPA benefits:

https://www.intranet.woodburn-or.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/human_resources/page/12363/wpa_benefit_summary.pdf

For Unrepresented benefits:

https://www.intranet.woodburn-or.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/human_resources/page/12363/non-rep_benefit_summary_.pdf

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If you are a veteran and would like to be given Veteran Preference Points, you must attach your DD214 or DD215 to your application, with the social security number redacted. This document must show the character of service. Would you like to claim Veteran's preference in public employment for this recruitment?

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APPLICATION QUESTIONS

Can you after employment, submit proof of your legal Right to Work in the United States? * Required

Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from any employment? * Required

If yes, please explain fully as to the details of the discharge. If no, please put N/A in this section in order to continue. * Required

Have you ever been employed by the City of Woodburn? * Required

If you have been previously employed by the City of Woodburn please provide details of that employment. If no, please put N/A in this section in order to continue. * Required

Are you related to any City employee or City official? * Required

Please let us know who you are related to any City of Woodburn employee or elected official. If you are not related to a City employee or a City official, please put N/A in this section in order to continue. * Required

Do you have a commercial (class A) driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement ? Yes or No * Required

Do you have an Oregon Water Distribution I certification? Yes or No * Required

Do you have an Oregon Public Pesticide Applicator's license with invertebrates' add-on (or ability to obtain after employment)? Yes or No * Required

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