Water Distribution Technician

Job Overview

The City of Beaverton’s Public Works Department is hiring two Water Distribution Technicians (Public Works Utility Technician
1). These journey-level positions are responsible for the efficient and cost-effective installation, maintenance, and repair of city water distribution systems.

Full-time, non-exempt, SEIU classified, and DOT-covered. Employees will work four ten‑hour shifts per week, with either Monday or Friday off. Employees will be subject to random drug screens and breath alcohol tests per DOT guidelines.

• Maintain, repair, and replace water mains and service distribution lines, including meters and meter boxes. Conduct pressure and leak checks.
• Perform disinfection procedures to ensure sanitary system conditions.
• Perform hydrant and valve maintenance; operate system control valves, valve exercise machine, and small vacuum 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 or off due to non‑payment.
• Respond to emergencies and carry after‑hours pager.
• Diagnose and resolve routine water distribution problems.
• Additional duties outlined in the Public Works Utility Technician 1 class specification.

• High school diploma and/or GED.
• 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.

• Commercial Driver’s License Class B 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.
• Oregon Health Authority Water Distribution Level 1 license required within 1 year of hire.
• Ability to pass reference checks, education verification, and background checks.
• Ability to satisfy requirements of a pre‑employment physical exam, respirator fitness test, and drug screen.

$27.73 – $37.16 hourly. Starting rate determined based on related work experience. Higher steps within the posted range may be offered to those with additional years of directly related experience.

In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits including full retirement contribution to PERS, Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan, public service loan forgiveness program, tuition reimbursement program, excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. Employees enjoy paid time off accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, an Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account, Employee Assistance Program, and bilingual pay premiums.