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Description Under the supervision of the Streets Operations supervisor, position performs a variety of skilled manual and equipment operation tasks in the construction maintenance and operation of City roads, sewer, or water facilities. Operates heavy equipment on occasion. participates in unskilled or semi-skilled construction and maintenance work.

May be specialized in one field of work such as painting, welding, carpentry, or heavy equipment operation. Examples of Duties (An employee in this classification may perform any of the following duties; however, these examples do not include all the specific tasks that an employee may be expected to perform)1. Contributes to a positive work environment.

As a member of the street and sewer division, performs any of the following tasks: for sewer - install, clean, and repair sewer mains and laterals, culverts, catch basins, and manholes; sewer line cleaning; vermin control; for streets participates in asphalt paving and patching, ditching and shouldering, striping, street cleaning, spraying/weed removal and mowing, guardrail and barricade installation, repair, and maintenance, installation and repair of curbs, gutters, and storm drains; plowing and sanding, utility cut repair. Performs traffic control and flagging duties. Operates light pick up and dump trucks, tractors, jack hammer, air compressor, flushers, trucks, and related light equipment.

May be assigned specialized tasks such as painting and stripping streets, curbs and parking areas as appropriate, constructing, repairing and installing signs. As a member of the water division, performs any of the following tasks; installs, repairs, maintains and replaces PRV's, water mains, fire hydrants, valves, water meters, service lines, may also do meter reading and telemetry; maintains reservoirs and pump stations; cross connection control/tests water; water leak detection utility locates, water quality sampling and flushing of the water system. Operates heavy or specialized equipment in the construction and maintenance of water, street and sewer facilities.

Equipment includes backhoe, tractor, front-end loader, dump truck, roller, snowplows, sanders, and other power equipment. Utilizes carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, welding, and cement finishing skills and tools. Does specialized work in carpentry, concrete curbs and sidewalks.

Assists in customer service calls, water shut offs and turn-on of water services. May be required to assist other divisions with specific projects or work assignments as requested. Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or completion of the equivalent GED Certificate.

Must have a valid Oregon Commercial Driver's License, Class "B" at time of appointment. Sign and markings certification desirable for street crew. Requires skill in working with and reading plans, blue prints and specifications.

Three (3) years of responsible experience in a variety of general maintenance and construction work with specialization in equipment and power tool operation; plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and, if on water crew, water distribution, journey level skills. Any satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training, which ensures the ability to perform and work, as determined by the hiring authority, may be substituted for minimum listed requirements. Supplemental Information Supervision: Received: Receives a moderate level of supervision from the Operations Supervisor who gives detailed, prioritized assigned duties.

Supervisor reviews work by site inspections and other reviews of work to ensure work is performed according to established procedures, Federal, State, County and City regulations and ordinances - i.e. EPA, DEQ, OSHD, OSHA, etc. Exercised: Supervision of other employees is not a normal responsibility of this position

Employees in this classification may provide job-site supervision of unskilled summer help, or specific projects. Communication: Effective relationships between supervisors and co-workers must be maintained. Verbal contacts made with other City departments is primarily as needed with police for traffic control, street closures, and debris in streets, etc., and with engineering to provide additional information in decision making

Contacts with street, parks, and mechanics are as needed often to coordinate personnel and equipment needs. Relationships outside the City organization are maintained as needed and include vendors, regarding small purchases, contractors, regarding new construction, and utilities (PGE, Telephone Company, N.W. Natural Gas, Cable TV)

All require verbal communication. Verbal contacts with the City's residents when assisting with complaints and problems such as sewer blockage, street complaints, direction and check for water leaks, locate leaks and water lines, and check water pressure, etc. Cognitive Functions: Work is governed to large extent by Federal, State, County, and City rules, regulations and ordinances including but not limited to EPA, DEQ, OSHA, and OSHD.

This position in not normally responsible for the development of new policies, procedures, systems, and methodologies. As requested, may provide assistance in developing new procedures, systems, and methodologies. The consequences of an error in the normal course of work could result in health hazards, damage to public and private property and equipment, and lawsuits due to careless equipment operation or failure to complete work appropriately.

Precedent is available for most problems encountered where past experience, manuals, and code enforcement policies govern procedures. Most tasks are well defined and recurring while a variety of jobs require thoughtful solutions. Normal decision making includes making sure health hazards are not created and work is done in a safe manner that is the least disruptive to citizens.

The job classification description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. EEO Policy: The City of West Linn is committed to equal employment opportunity as a way to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified employees. Moreover, it is the intent of the city to actively support and comply with local, state and federal law.

Accordingly: We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination Veterans Preference: The City of West Linn provides qualifying veterans, disabled veterans, state service members, or former state service members" with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application as well as the City's Veteran's Preference Form, providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Current and former State Service Members may submit The Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214); or (b) The National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service (a federal NGB Form 22 or DD Form 214-1) An applicant for a position with a public employer claiming state servicemember, former state servicemember, veteran or disabled veteran percentage points may submit a summary of benefits letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or any other official document, provided that the letter or other official document demonstrates that the applicant is a state servicemember, former state servicemember, veteran or disabled veteran, with the application for employment