Water System Operator 2 (Public Utility Worker 2)

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

Location : Gresham, OR

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 25-70

Department : Environmental Services

Division : Water Operations

Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Overview

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.

As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.

Position Description

The Water System Operator 2 position requires experience in general or utility construction and works in a team environment in the installation, repair and maintenance of The City of Gresham Water System.

What you will get to do :

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. Typical duties will include :

• 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. These circumstances must be addressed as they occur requiring potential response at any or all hours of the day / night to include weekends and holidays. Additional responses to provide customer service related to water pressure or discolored water.
• To ensure needed equipment and supplies are ready for use, this role will require ongoing repair and maintenance of tools and equipment to include routine cleaning and organization; for example : tapping machines, pumps, cutoff saws, compressors, tool bins, etc. Keeping service trucks fully stocked and ready to respond immediately will also be important.
• Water System Operator 2's may also assist other City Operations Divisions with 24 / 7 dispatch operation.
• This role requires working outdoors in all weather conditions

Qualities we are looking for :

Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Required licenses and certifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Water distribution systems including water mains, water service lines, valves, fire hydrants, water meters, system flushing and storage reservoirs

DRIVING MATRIX : You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions :

Selection Process

To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.

Required application materials :

The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials.

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to [email protected], or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application documents.

A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview.

Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.

Veteran's Preference The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Our Commitment

The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.

Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2729 or [email protected].

If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, driving record review, job-related physical, and drug screen.

The City provides full family, comprehensive medical and dental insurance. Vision and prescription coverages are included in the medical plans. Most limited term and regular status employees who work at least 30 hours per week pay nothing for their medical and dental coverage.

Medical Insurance Options :

Dental Insurance Options :

Additional benefits include : Employer paid life insurance and long term disability, an employer sponsored deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts (medical, child care), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement (City picks up the 6% employee's contribution), an employer contribution to a HRA / VEBA medical savings account, paid time off (PTO) accrual at a minimum of 12.66 hours per month, and 4 hours of sick leave, in additional to nine paid holidays and 3.5 paid floating holidays per year.

For more detailed information, please visit our Employee Benefits page at :

What best describes your highest level of education?

Do you have a valid Driver's License

Do you currently have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or instruction / learner's permit?

If you have a CDL, from what state and what are the endorsements?

In the last 5 years, have you had more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one-year period?

In the last 5 years, have you had more than 2 motor vehicle accidents within a 3-year period?

In the last 5 years, have you had a driving under the influence (DUI) offense?

In the last 5 years, have you had a major traffic offense or accident that resulted in death or major injury?

What best describes your professional work experience in general or utility construction?

Based on your response to professional experience in general or utility construction, please describe when and where you acquired this experience and specific duties performed. Please include any tools or equipment you used and for what purpose. If you do not have this experience, please type 'N / A'.

Please select any and all of the following certifications that you currently possess :

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