Posted: 2/21/25
Salary:  $4,904 - $6,407 per hour depending on qualifications
Location:  Portland, OR

Application Deadline: March 18th, 2025.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Water Worker in Training (OIT) and Water Worker 1 positions are entry level positions within the Distribution Series. These roles are trained to perform a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in the District’s Distribution Department. Work is completed through training along with independent work within a team environment. The work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion for conformance with instructions and specifications.

Water Worker in Training expectations:

Entry level trainee role where training and experience will be provided on the job. Incumbent will learn a variety of skills, techniques, and systems throughout a 12-month period. Incumbent is expected to show and perform essential duties of a Water Worker 1 to obtain required certifications to be successful and transition to a Water Worker 1 level role. Requirements not met within 24 months will result in termination.

Water Worker 1 expectations:

Incumbents in this role are expected to perform all duties assigned with minimal instruction or guidance, completing tasks with accuracy, and proficiency. Incumbent will utilize required certifications to perform independently, in a team, and continue to grow and train on additional duties within the Distribution Series.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/EXAMPLES OF WORK

The duties and responsibilities apply to the construction, installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of the water distribution mains, service lines, valves, fire hydrants, residential, commercial, and industrial water meters, and related district facilities, structures, and appurtenances.

1. Assists in the installation of new water services, including domestic, irrigation and fire prevention, to houses, buildings, and businesses; assists in the installation of new water mains, fire hydrants and extends water mains to new developments; pressure test and disinfects water mains or other appurtenances to ensure water safety.
2. Assists in repairs of leaks and breaks on water mains and services; repairs valves, air valves, meter devices, backflow devices, hydrants, and regulators; Assists in minor repairs to District’s equipment and facilities.
3. Assists in maintenance of reservoirs, buildings and grounds, minor repairs to District’s equipment and facilities.
4. Assists in and is trained on large and small meter replacement, fire hydrant rebuilding and maintenance, pipe cutting, tapping mains, miscellaneous duties around the shop and yard.
5. Assists and is trained to dig holes and trenches, shore excavations, backfill trenches and holes with hand tools and equipment for pipe repairs and installation.
6. Performs a variety of manual labor tasks including digging with shovels, spreading gravel, sweeping streets, spreading asphalt, raking asphalt.
7. Performs a variety of cleaning, landscape maintenance, planting, clearing, mowing and other ground keeping tasks.
8. Responsible for service vehicle, materials and equipment stocked on vehicle.
9. Operates a variety of power tools and other equipment in a safe and responsible manner including, but not limited to, chainsaw, pipe saw, trash pump, jackhammer, hydraulic shoring, pressure testing and chlorinating pump, lawnmower, weed eater, street saw, hydraulic rock splitter, compactor, and welder.
10. Operates dump truck, pickup trucks, passenger vehicle, large and small construction equipment with associated trailers.
11. Responsible for pre-trip inspections on all vehicles.
12. Responsible for traffic control setup and perform flagging functions.
13. Must understand and be able to safely enter confined spaces.
14. Follows standards as outlined in the District's Policy Manual.
15. Must be available for rotating, emergency, and on-call duties (as required), including occasional evening and weekend work.
16. Participates in cross training as time allows to assist other crew members. Takes on additional assignments as requested and assists with other positions as needed.
17. Performs related duties as assigned.
18. May be trained on various duties of a Water Worker 2.

How to Apply:

For full application and details please visit: https://rwpud.org/employment/