GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
Performs a variety of general purpose and technical tasks in various areas of duty in the Public Works Department across all facets of public works operations including water, wastewater, parks, streets and storm drains. The position also may also be assigned to perform general building and fleet maintenance duties on an occasional basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Unless specifically identified as a “Non-Essential Job Function”, the information included in this job description, and any referenced supplemental documents, is considered an “Essential Job Function”. Temporary modifications to provide reasonable accommodations, or transitional work assignments, do not waive any of the essential functions for this position.
The following information is not all-inclusive.
Public Works General Operations
Complete assigned tasks across all facets of Public Works Department responsibilities
Maintenance and repair of a variety of public infrastructure including water lines, septic systems, park playground equipment, storm drains, road signs and paint/markings, etc
Short duration traffic control/flagging for emergency repairs within public right of way, as well as for community events (parades, runs, etc)
Participate in and have high regard for workplace safety
Participate in emergency management and operations trainings and live events as assigned
Participate in on-call rotation scheduled that includes evenings/weekends one week per month
Participate in occasional unscheduled after-hours emergency system repairs as necessary
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Technology Skills: Proficient with current version of the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as ability to become proficient with City records management and financial systems to the level required for tasks assigned. General understanding of SCADA systems. Knowledge and use of a wide array of general and Public Works Department specific equipment (controls, testing, apps, work orders, etc).
Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, primarily within the Public Works team, but also with residents and businesses when necessary and appropriate. This includes prompt response to inquiries, status updates, task completion and other basic communications carried out daily within Public Works.
Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with coworkers, elected officials, and the public.
Ability to develop and maintain operating methods, procedures and protocols as directed.
Ability to organize and maintain data with a high degree of accuracy in accordance with established rules and procedures.
Ability to work and make decisions independently and organize work to meet deadlines with a high degree of initiative, judgment and accuracy based on parameters established by supervisors or Director and in accordance with established policies.
Ability to perform assigned duties and tasks in compliance with department policies and procedures in an efficient, timely and detailed manner
Ability to read, comprehend and follow simple and complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, drawings and specifications
Ability to operate basic repair and maintenance equipment and tools, including heavy machinery, augers, chainsaws, cutting instruments and other general construction equipment.
Understanding of and adherence to workplace safety requirements and best practices with continuous safety training and education.
WORK STANDARDS:
Regular attendance and punctuality.
Speak and act truthfully.
Conduct oneself with integrity, character, trustworthiness and self-control
Thorough when completing work tasks.
Accept constructive criticism.
Reliable, responsible, detail-oriented and dependable.
Willingness to accept new tasks.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience requirements listed are minimum standards. Other equivalent combinations of education, certifications, training, and experience may be considered.
Operator I
High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Prior work experience demonstrating familiarity and safety protocols in construction work environments and/or heavy equipment use.
Operator II
Public sector infrastructure operations and maintenance for a local/county/state government or as a private contractor for public system operations and maintenance.
Oregon DEQ Wastewater Treatment I, Collections I Certification, Oregon Health Authority Water Distribution System certification or commitment to obtain one or more within twelve (12) months upon hiring.
High school diploma, GED or equivalent
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Must reside within a 30 minute response time of Coburg
Hepatitis B Vaccination (can be completed upon hire if needed)
Possession of active Oregon drivers license with satisfactory driving record (min two years)
Position requires participation in mandatory after-hours on-call schedule that includes rotating weeknights and weekends and holidays. On call/Duty pay and overtime pay is added to (listed) position base pay rate
Certification pay (additional 1.5% of base pay) available for Wastewater Treatment II, III and/or Wastewater Collection II, III
WORKING CONDITIONS
City of Coburg is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Oregon’s Disability Accommodation and Discrimination laws. We are also committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. City of Coburg will make reasonable efforts to accommodate a qualified applicant or employee with a known disability, unless such accommodation creates an undue hardship on City of Coburg operations, or a safety risk to employee or coworkers, or removes an essential job function. Employees should request an accommodation as soon as it becomes apparent that a reasonable accommodation may be necessary, to enable the employee to perform the essential duties of a position, or to participate in the employment process. To discuss an accommodation request, please contact your supervisor, who will coordinate with City Administration/HR leadership.
The duties of this position may include exposure to human bodily fluids and other potentially infectious and hazardous materials, as well as exposure to wide temperature variations throughout the year. Position routinely works around noise, vibrations, fumes, grease, machinery, moving parts, odors, dust and wastewater at various levels of treatment.
The factors described herein are representative of, but not all-inclusive of, those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform as a Public Works Operator. Detailed information may be available in a supplemental document.
WORK SCHEDULE
Coburg Public Works maintains a seasonally adjusted forty (40) hour workweek of both four day (Mon-Thurs 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM) and five day schedules (Mon-Fri 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM). All Public Works employees also participate in the on-call duty pay schedule that includes a one week per month evenings and weekend on-call, paid at 1/8th hourly wage plus overtime for actual callouts.
How to Apply: A completed job application and resume is required. Employment applications and a full position description are available at 91136 N. Willamette Street, Coburg, Oregon 97408, or at coburgoregon.gov
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