Job Details

The City of Beaverton's Public Works Department is hiring two Water Distribution Technicians who will help ensure the uninterrupted delivery of safe and aesthetically pleasing water to the residents of Beaverton. This journey-level position is responsible for the efficient and cost-effective installation, maintenance, and repair of city water distribution systems.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, SEIU-classified, and DOT-covered position. There are two vacancies: one Water Distribution Technician 1 and one Water Distribution Technician 2. Applicants will be considered for both positions, depending on qualifications. Individuals in this position will be subject to random drug screens and breath alcohol tests in accordance with DOT guidelines.

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton's online portal. You will need to fill out your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the main application form and supplemental questions.Water Technician 1

* Maintain, repair, replace water mains and service distribution lines including meters and meter boxes. Conduct pressure and leak checks.

* Perform disinfection procedures as required to ensure sanitary system conditions.

* Perform hydrant and vale maintenance. Operate system control valves, valve exercise machine, and small vac machine.

* Collect water samples and deliver to testing laboratory. Perform routing monitoring and diagnosis using telemetry equipment.

* Set up traffic safety controls and shoring. Enter confined spaces following established procedures.

* Operate heavy equipment, including vactors, loaders, dump trucks, street cutting saws, jackhammers, and trenching machine.

* Inspect new construction to ensure compliance.

* Repair concrete curbs, sidewalks, driveways, and landscapes after utility repairs

* Read meters and turn water on and off due to non-payment.

* Respond to emergencies and carry after-hours pager.

* Diagnose and resolve routine water distribution problems.

* Additional duties are outlined in the Water Distribution Technician 1 class specification.

Water Technician 2

* Operate equipment including vacuum trucks, loaders, backhoe, ten-yard dump trucks, street cutting saw, jack hammer, trenching machine and other equipment.

* Inspect all equipment, attachments, and tools for safety. Ensure job site utilities have been located prior to beginning work.

* Serve as crew leader at work sites and resolve site issues in absence of crew lead. Maintain safe work area.

* Inspect installations and communicate with city engineering, planning, and project lead.

* Oversee and set up traffic control for work crew sites. Perform flagging functions.

* Repair and maintain the various components of the water distribution system.

* Use asset management system to track and document material usage, labor and costs.

* Notify customers of scheduled projects.

* Respond to emergencies as needed. Participate in on-call after-hours response.

* Additional duties are outlined in the Water Distribution Technician 2 class specification.

Water Technician 1

Minimum Qualifications

* High school diploma or GED and

* Two years' experience in water distribution systems; or

* An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing and special requirements

* Commercial Drivers License Class A with air brake and tank endorsement required within 360 days of hire.

* Flagger training required within 12 months of hire.

* CPR and First Aid certification required within 12 months of hire.

* Water Distribution Level 1 license required within 1 year of hire.

* Ability to pass reference checks and education verification and satisfy the requirements of a background check.

* Ability to satisfy the requirements of a pre-employment physical exam, respirator fitness test, and drug screen.

Water Technician 2

Minimum qualifications

* High school diploma or GED, and

* Three years' experience in water distribution systems, including

* Experience operating heavy equipment and

* Experience operating telemetry equipment; or

* An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing and special requirements

* Commercial Drivers License Class A with air brake and tank endorsement within 360 days of hire.

* Flagger training required within 12 months of hire.

* CPR and First Aid certification required within 12 months of hire.

* Water Distribution Certificate 1 required upon hire.

* Water Distribution Level 2 required within 12 months of hire.

* Ability to pass reference checks and education verification and satisfy the requirements of a background check.

Ability to satisfy the requirements of a pre-employment physical exam, respirator fitness test, and drug screen. The City of Beaverton is committed to supporting a culture of accountability, equity and inclusion for all, especially marginalized groups. We pledge to continue the ongoing, difficult and essential work needed to address institutional racism and historical inequities in all forms.

Beaverton is a diverse city, boasting a large population of qualified persons, including women, veterans, Black, Indigenous and people of color, persons with disabilities, generational groups, persons who speak many languages and are of diverse national origins.

Studies have shown that many candidates, especially women, are less likely to apply for a job if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city's talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.Wage range:

* Water Distribution Technician 1: $24.92 - $33.39

* Water Distribution Technician 2: $26.73 - $35.81

Starting rate will be determined depending on relevant work experience as outlined in the Equal Pay Act. New hires who meet minimum requirements will start at step one. Higher steps may be offered to those who have additional years of directly related experience to the position within the posted wage range.

Total compensation package and benefits

In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.

The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.

Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.