Water Technician I

About the role

The City of Tualatin is in search of a dedicated and dynamic Water Distribution Technician who will contribute to the vital role of ensuring Tualatin’s community has access to clean, reliable water every day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

As a crew or individual the employee will perform the tasks of installing, inspecting, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting various assets connected to the city’s water distribution system. Assets include, but are not limited to, water service lines, mains, meters, fire hydrants, valves, pumps and reservoirs. - Participates in the water meter maintenance program which consists of investigating any leaks in services, clearing of debris or foliage around meter boxes and replacing broken meter boxes or lids. - Assists with utility billing by performing tasks with reading meters, turning water on/off, locking/unlocking meters, and delivering notices when needed to customers. - Assists and, when trained, performs locating of water lines. - Assists with outside contractors on repairs and maintenance performed within the water system infrastructure. - Responds to customer calls regarding leaks, complaints, or questions regarding water quality or usage. - Participates in flushing program to maintain water quality and to ensure proper operation of fire hydrants. - Assists and, once trained, will perform routine water sampling within distribution system to meet all water quality standards and laws. - Operates a variety of hand and power tools in relation to the work assigned. - Operates a variety of equipment including, but not limited to: service truck with crane, backhoe, high-velocity cleaner, dump truck, hook truck, pumps and generators. - Performs manual labor including but not limited to digging trenches, loading and unloading a variety of equipment and materials, lifting and replacing manhole covers. - Responds when needed to emergency events that affect the City of Tualatin. - Drives daily to a variety of job sites, regularly drives to city facilities, meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Technical Knowledge/Ability: Ability to learn and follow written and oral instructions along with the ability to safely and effectively use both equipment and tools. Ability to work effectively as a team or independently in the workforce. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the public and other employees. Ability to consistently respond appropriately and professionally to questions or concerns with other employees and city customers. Knowledge of customer service principals Ability to follow all safety protocols and perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner. - Mathematical Skills & Abilities: Basic math with some algebra and basic water/hydraulic principals. - Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. - Special Skills: Ability to learn safe operating procedures of appurtenances associated with water distribution/quality equipment and construction such as but not limited to: Hydrant and valve operation, maintenance and repair - Applicable tools and equipment used in the trade - Confined space/Hazardous conditions awareness - Operate utility truck with crane, dump truck, vac-truck, backhoe, and hook truck - Read and interpret plans, or blueprints

Additional Information

Are you qualified and up to the challenge? We would love to hear from you! How to Apply: Applications must be filed online at [http://www.tualatinoregon.gov](http://www.tualatinoregon.gov). We cannot accept e-mailed, mailed, or faxed applications or resumes in place of the online application process. If you have a general question regarding the recruitment, contact Human Resources recruitment@tualatin.gov. The City of Tualatin is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you think you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skillset for the role. There are a wide variety of benefits available to employees represented by the Tualatin Employees Association. These benefits include: health, dental with orthodontia, vision, life insurance, voluntary life insurance plans, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, an employee assistance program, and voluntary deferred compensation programs. For more information, follow the link below: [Tualatin AFSCME-Represented Employees Benefit Summary](http://www.tualatinoregon.gov)