Water System Operator 1 (Public Utility Worker 1)
Water System Operator 1 (Public Utility Worker 1)
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Overview
The City of Gresham is seeking individuals to join our Water Operations Division team and serve our community in a new role as a Water System Operator 1 (Public Utility Worker 1). Gresham team members work together to safely deliver potable water to our community. The Water System Operator 1 is an entry level position that assists in the installation maintenance and repair in the City of Gresham water system. This role will work outside and receive on the job training while assisting other teammates installing repairing and maintaining water related infrastructure including water mains water services valves water meters and fire hydrants in a utility construction and customer service environment.
Review of applications will take place the week of August 25th 2025
As Oregons fourth-largest city Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go one step beyond to deliver services in collaborative inventive practical and nimble ways. Our work is challenging fast-paced and rewarding.
We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce foster an inclusive working environment and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints life experiences and cultural perspectives. Come build the future with us.Position Description
The Water System Operator 1 is an entry level position that assists in the installation maintenance and repair in the City of Gresham water system.
What you will get to do:- Assist experienced operators with the operation maintenance and repair of the Gresham water system to include:
- Installing maintaining and repairing water distribution systems.
- Performing manual labor to install and repair water meters water services water mains and fire hydrants.
- Removing and replacing broken meters.
- Conducting traffic control and flagging
- Assist experienced operators in completion of Oregon Health Authority and Gresham Water Division goals to include:
- System flushing
- Fire hydrant inspections and maintenance
- System valve inspections and maintenance
- Water meter replacement program
- Provide outstanding customer service
- Understand and utilize asset tracking software on computers and mobile devices
- Maintain and care for Water Division tools and equipment to include:
- Maintain clean and organize Water Division tools and equipment such as traffic control devices to prevent costly delays in daily operations and emergency events.
- Learn through essential training opportunities to include:
- Proficiency in using all Water Distribution industry specialist tools and equipment while gaining clear understanding of how they are used in a sanitary manner to preserve human health.
- Safe delivery of drinking water and functionality of fire suppression systems.
- On-the-job peer training and education provided by experienced operators supervisor and superintendent in field work settings and instructional settings.
- Oregon Health Authority requirements for Community Water Systems.
- A curious and observant learner with an aptitude to acquire and apply relevant knowledge for job role success.
- Someone who enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions and prefers hands-on work.
- An effective communicator who listens attentively responds appropriately and asks questions to clarify and gain understanding.
- A willingness to to learn grow and become a contributing and collaborative team player.
- Assist experienced operators with the operation maintenance and repair of the Gresham water system to include:
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Laws rules regulations and ordinances affecting City policies and operations
- City government administration organization functions and services
- Practices principles procedures regulations standards and techniques as they relate to public works operations construction repair and maintenance
- Safety methods and practices used in public works operations equipment operation pesticide application and the use of hand and power tools
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff
- Communication principles practices and techniques
- Modern office practices and methods computer equipment and software applications
- Exercise discretion in confidential and sensitive matters
- Interpret apply and enforce compliance with applicable policies procedures laws and regulations
- Operate hand tools power tools and light equipment
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external contacts
- Operate office equipment and technology tools including personal computers laptop computers and printers and presentation equipment
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; present information proposals and recommendations clearly and persuasively
- Physically perform the essential job functions
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Up to one year of related experience
- Valid Drivers license
- Good driving record (according to matrix below)
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification is required within 6 months of hire
- A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury.
- Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.
- Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one- year period.
- Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.
Selection Process
ToapplyforthispositionclickApplyatthetopofthisjobposting.
Required application materials:- Completeonlineapplication(Do not type see resume in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in theapplicationtemplate.)
- Answers to supplemental questions
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Areviewofapplicationmaterialsincludingyourresponsetosupplementalquestionssubmittedwilldeterminewhich candidates will be invited to an interview.
important updates related to this process.
VeteransPreferenceTheCityofGreshamprovidesqualifyingveteransanddisabledveteranswithpreferenceinemploymentinaccordancewith state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veterans preference applied to the process must submit a qualifyingdocument(DDForm214or215)atthetimeofapplicationprovidingproofofeligibilitythatincludesdischarge VeteranAffairsatthetimeofapplicationunlesstheinformationisincludedintheDDForm214or215.
OurCommitmentThe City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants withoutunlawfulregardtoracecolorreligionsex(includingpregnancychildbirthandrelatedmedicalconditions)sexual orientation gender identity national origin age mental or physical disability genetic information veteran status marital status familial status or any other status protected by applicable federal Oregon or local law.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
