Water System Operator 2 (Public Utility Worker 2)

Job Summary: The City of Gresham is seeking individuals to join our Water Operations Division team and serve our community as a Water System Operator 2, Gresham team members work together to safely deliver potable water to our community. There are 2 positions available at the time of job posting. Working outside you will work with other teammates installing, repairing and maintaining water related infrastructure including water mains, water services, valves, water meters and fire hydrants in a utility construction and customer service environment.

Job Responsibilities:
• Maintenance and repair of the water distribution system including: water main and water service repairs, fire hydrant repairs, water meter repairs and replacement, system flushing, and valve maintenance and repair. This will involve manual labor and heavy equipment operation, excavation and traffic control, and concrete sidewalk repairs around water facilities.
• Complete new installations including water mains, service connections to water mains using special tapping equipment, water services, fire hydrants, fire system supply lines, water meters, air release valves, water quality test sites, work to help facilitate connections to new developments.
• Performing rapid response to unexpected water system issues requiring immediate attention such as water main failures, service line leaks, fire hydrants struck by vehicles, and others. See job bulletin for additional responsibilities.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• One (1) to Four (4) years of professional work experience in general or utility construction
• Valid Driver's License
• Good Driving Record (according to matrix below)

Required licenses and certifications:
• Oregon or Washington Class A Commercial Driver License within 6 months of hire
• Oregon Department of Transportation flagger certification within 6 months of hire
• Oregon OSHA approved Competent Person certification within 6 months of hire
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire

DRIVING MATRIX: You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions:
• A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury.
• Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.
• Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one- year period.
• Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.

Compensation: $55,798.00 - $71,199.00 Annually

Apply Online: Required application materials: • Complete online application (Do not type 'see resume' in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.) • Answers to supplemental questions

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

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