Utility Technician - Streets

Utility Technician - Streets

Salary

$59,989.00 - $76,588.00 Annually

Location

Oregon, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

S

Department

Public Works

Division

Streets

Opening Date

12/01/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

LOMEA

* Description

* Benefits

The Position

The City of Lake Oswego is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Utility Worker in the Streets Division of the Public Works - Operations. The position provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with knowledge of public works systems to serve in a progressive, innovative community.

Individuals in the Utility Technician classification perform semi-skilled to skilled duties related to the maintenance, operation, and repair of streets, sewers, and water system. This position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Key Responsibilities

* Evaluates citizen complaints by on-site inspection and citizen contact; responds to routine requests for information from other City departments and representatives of public and private agencies.

* Performs semi-skilled to skilled welding, metal fabrication, or carpentry tasks.

* Installs new and replacement traffic signs.

* Performs necessary aerial functions at heights greater than 25 feet above the ground, such as tree trimming and roof repair.

* Performs maintenance functions in trenches up to 25 feet in depth.

* Operates light to heavy equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, street sweepers, mowers, etc.

* Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Streets

* Notes and reports street problems, such as potholes, cracks and sign damage.

* Performs street maintenance and repair, including hot paving, cold patching and crack sealing; refurbishes all street markings and pavement buttons.

* Makes and installs street signs in accordance with Uniform Traffic Control Manual; estimates traffic sign materials needed and recommends ordering of materials.

* Performs non-electrical repairs to the signal light system, such as revamping signal lights.

* Sands slippery road surfaces and removes snow.

* Maintains up to date maps of street signs, storm lines, sanitary lines and water lines; locates underground pipes for other utilities.

* Sets grades or adjusts grades with surveyor's type level.

* Operates such equipment as: street sweeper, ladder truck, truck with snow removal attachment, and high velocity sewer cleaning equipment.

* Brush control in right of way.

Education and Experience Requirements

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation with a High School diploma or G.E.D; and two years of experience in general landscape, maintenance, construction work or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing and Other Requirements:

Positions in this classification require the ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license and ability to meet the City's driving standards.

Positions in this classification may also require the ability to possess and maintain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) within six months of appointment and ability to meet the City's driving standards.

May also be required to obtain a water distribution certification; sewer collections system certification; and/or International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification. Other certifications or licenses may also be required.

For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description .oswego.or.us/hr.

Supplemental Information

Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, and VEBA contribution.

Bilingual Pay:
Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.

Application Process:

You may visit our web site .oswego.or.us to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. This position is open until filled, with first review December 15, 2025.

BENEFIT SUMMARY - LOMEA members

The City of Lake Oswego offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. This summary is a general outline of the benefits that are available to regular status employees that are employed for 20 or more hours per week. Please contact Human Resources with any questions.

Medical/Vision Insurance

City of Lake Oswego offers 2 plan options for you and your dependents.

* Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield or Oregon and VSP Vision-Traditional PPO

In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care.

* Kaiser Permanente Medical and Vision

Services provided exclusively by Kaiser providers through a primary care physician…