Job Ref: |
0068
| Organization: |
City of Corvallis, Public Works
| Job Category: |
Water and Sewers: Stormwater
| Job Type: |
Full Time
| Country: |
USA
| State/Province: |
Oregon (OR)
| City: |
Corvallis
| Post Code: |
97330
| Salary and Benefits: |
$23.66 - $30.20 per hour
| Post Date: | 11/22/2017 |
Position Summary
Perform duties in alignment with requirements set forth by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Environmental Protection Agency to protect public health and the environment by ensuring the integrity of the City's wastewater collection and surface water mgmt systems. Responsibilities include maintaining system operability, minimizing system overflow occurrences, and protecting the investment made in the infrastructure by being responsive to customer concerns and/or system failures. Inspect, test, maintain, install, and repair the City's wastewater/storm water collections system. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.
Qualifications and Skills/Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. One year of work experience in wastewater or surface water maintenance fields. Experience must include installation, repair, and maintenance activities associated with this type of infrastructure.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Journey level skills in underground pipeline work, plumbing, equipment operation, and construction. Basic knowledge of engineering concepts and the ability to apply these concepts and construction practices to ensure the integrity of the system.Ability to read blue prints and interpret maps. Knowledge and understanding of work-related safety practices, OSHA and environmental rules and regulations, particularly in regards to work in confined space and/or hazardous conditions. Effective communication, analytical, customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to get along well with co-workers. Ability to use a computer to perform essential functions of the position. Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving.
Special Requirements Oregon DEQ Wastewater Collection System Operator Grade I certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of appointment. Oregon Wastewater Collection Grade II certification or ability to obtain within three (3) years of appointment. State of Oregon Public Pesticide Applicators license and Fur Bearers license are required if assigned the primary responsibility for the Vector Control Program. First Aid and CPR certification; ODOT Traffic Control, Confined Space Entry, and Forklift Operation training, or the ability to obtain/complete within one (1) year of appointment. Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Oregon Drivers License. Ability to obtain an Oregon Class A commercial driver's license, with tanker endorsement and no air brake restrictions, within the probationary period. Must be able to respond within 30 minutes to the Public Works Administrative offices for after-hours calls or emergencies prior to the end of probationary period. Capable of routine decision making regarding assessment of immediate situations, available options, and selection of appropriate methods and procedures, material availability and ordering, equipment utilization and response to customer issues in the field. Demonstrable commitment to sustainability principles in the performance of work. Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. This individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical capacity exam and a background check and/or criminal history check.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants must submit an online application. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on December 8, 2017. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application; however applicants are encouraged to include a resume.
"The City of Corvallis is Committed to Excellence in Customer Service Through its Employees."
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer in Compliance with ADA.
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