Storm​/Sewer Technician II

The City of Tualatin is currently recruiting for a Storm/Sewer Technician II to join our Storm/Sewer Division. The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting the livability and environmental health of our community by helping ensure the City's vital stormwater and sewer infrastructure remains in optimal working condition.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community, support the quality of our local waterways, and contribute to preserving the natural environment throughout Tualatin. You will be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values shared knowledge, safety, and continuous learning as processes and procedures evolve.

The City of Tualatin also offers a generous benefits package and a flexible schedule, supporting a healthy balance between your work and personal life.

The successful candidate will work outdoors performing a variety of duties on a daily basis. If you have an eye for detail, a commitment to performing your best work, and a desire to serve the community while helping protect and enhance the natural resources around us, we encourage you to consider this opportunity in the public works field.

An employee in this class may be called upon to do any or all of the following:  (these examples do not necessarily include all of the tasks the employee may be expected to perform.)

As a member of a crew, or individually, performs work related to the maintenance, operation, and repair of the City's sanitary sewer and stormwater systems. This includes preventative maintenance and reactionary repair and response to issues affecting infrastructure.

When assigned, acts as a Crew Leader and directs the work activities of employees in specific assignments, including oversight of work tasks to ensure that the work assigned to a crew is being completed to a satisfactory level..

Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment as part of daily work such as a Combination truck, backhoe, dump truck, loader, etc. Drives vehicles and equipment that require a CDL. Completes CDL pre-trip inspections and follows all other protocol associated with the safe and correct operation of CDL vehicles and equipment.

Cleans storm and sanitary sewer lines, manholes, and catch basins. This includes determining appropriate positioning of truck along with the correct equipment and method of cleaning to implement.

Operates a variety of hand and power tools.

Inspects sewer lift station to ensure it is functioning properly, cleans and performs routine maintenance.

Training and experience in confined space entry procedures. Ability to safely perform work in confined space when necessary.

Identifies, troubleshoots, and repairs, if necessary, deficiencies within the City's sewer and stormwater systems. This may include tasks such as: catch basin repair, storm and sewer line repair, excavation work within vegetated water quality facilities.  Ability to exercise individual decision making for minor repairs.

Is knowledgeable in and follows traffic control procedures and traffic sign regulation requirements. Sets up and operates traffic area work zones in a correct and safe manner.

Properly uses safety equipment and follows safe operating procedures related to assigned work, including the handling of hazardous materials.

Corresponds with the public to address customer service issues and needs. Professionally responds to citizen requests and complaints, performs inspections and provides updates as appropriate.

Able to proficiently use computer software related to position.

Responds when needed to emergency events that affect the City of Tualatin. This includes events that impact the normal operations of the City as it relates to the stormwater, water and sewer systems.

Operates equipment related to snow and ice removal. May be instructed to take the lead in responding to sanitary sewer overflows to ensure that cleanup, response, and reporting protocols are followed.

May assist in plan review and construction project inspections/walkthroughs as needed. May be assigned to review design plans and/or as-built documents.

Performs manual labor such as digging ditches, cleaning sediment from water quality facilities, and hand-loading and unloading all types of material.

Participates on a rotating 24-hour on-call list and responds to urgent situations. When on-call, acts as the primary responder to calls for service from non-emergency dispatch.

Drives to job sites, city facilities, vendors, training programs, and meetings as necessary.

To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate 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.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

Two Years' experience in or general knowledge of general maintenance and construction work including operation of heavy…