Field Construction Maintenance Technician 1

#12-2350

Position Opens: 01/20/2012

Position Closes: 02/03/2012

The Position

Join our dynamic work force at Clean Water Services! Field Operations is seeking a Field Construction Maintenance Technician 1 (FCMT 1). This position operates, maintains, constructs, repairs, and/or inspects sanitary sewer and storm sewer conveyance infrastructure and system components including manholes, catch basins, water quality facilities, flow monitors, and rain gauges. Within a year, employees are expected to develop technical competencies that will allow them to move to the FCMT 2 position ($22.92-$31.52 per hour).

Essential Functions

(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. The District may modify duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

Locate and clean accumulated debris from manholes and catch basins, storm/sanitary sewer lines, and creek systems using specialized equipment and hand tools.

Construct, install, and repair manholes, catch basins, and storm/sanitary sewer lines; read and work from maps and plans; shoot grades; lay and finish concrete and asphalt; place shoring and sheeting, and repair broken lines.

Perform preventive maintenance inspections; use smoke, air, or dye testing equipment to test for infiltration/exfiltration; inspect lines with computer based TV inspection equipment.

Perform creek restorations, stabilize banks, and maintain retention/detention ponds by modifying shape, coring, mowing, spraying, seeding, pruning, and/or planting.

Install, maintain, and operate flow monitors and rain gauges. Retrieve collected rain and flow data, edit and manipulate into readable formats, and input into appropriate areas of District's server.

Qualifications for Entry

Knowledge of: materials, methods, and equipment used in storm/sewer line, water line, or road construction, maintenance, and repair; traffic control and flagging; construction safety procedures.

Skill in: use of hand tools; operation of riding mowers, backhoes, and dump trucks. Basic use of computer applications.

Ability to: follow oral and written instructions; read and interpret construction plans and maps; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including coworkers, other District employees, and the public; learn, use, and operate work related programs; operate effectively in a team environment; communicate orally clearly and concisely.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for FCMT 1 would be:

Experience in public works, heavy construction, landscaping, mobile equipment operation, and surveying, field inspections, operating and making minor repairs to mechanical or electronic equipment.
College level coursework in engineering or environmental technology, civil engineering, surveying, geography, trade education in construction technology, or related fields.

Certification and Licensure Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid state issued driver's license at the time of hire.
Candidates must also possess a valid state issued Class A Commercial Driver's License with a Tanker Endorsement at time of hire or have the ability to obtain one within six months of hire.

In addition to the certification and licensure requirements listed above, some positions may require the following certification and licensure requirements:

Traffic control and flagging certification
Competent Person certification
Confined Space Entry certification
Chemical Applicator's license

The Organization

Clean Water Services is a water resource management utility for more than 520,000 people in urban Washington County and small portions of Multnomah County, Clackamas County, Lake Oswego, and Portland. Clean Water Services operates four wastewater treatment facilities, constructs and maintains flood management and water quality projects, and manages flow in the Tualatin River to improve water quality and protect fish habitat. Although Clean Water Services maintains a close working relationship with Washington County government, it is a separately managed and financed public utility.

Salary

Clean Water Services offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits program. The salary range for this position is $19.53 - $26.85 per hour. This rate includes a mandatory 6% employee contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System after six months of employment. Clean Water Services offers a selection of paid medical plans, dental, vision and life insurance. Vacation, sick leave and personal holidays are also provided. Clean Water Services supports ongoing training through a tuition reimbursement program. Any offer of employment will be conditioned on the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply in two ways. Application deadline is Friday, February 3, 2012. Please reference job #12-2350.

Online. Click the "Apply Now" link at the bottom of this page. You will be transferred to a secure submission page. Online applications must be received by 8 a.m. on the Monday following the job closing date.
US mail submission must be postmarked by the closing date. Send to:

Clean Water Services
Human Resources Division
2550 SW Hillsboro Hwy
Hillsboro, OR 97123

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Clean Water Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants who need reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should call the Human Resources Division at (503) 681-3600 or TDD at (503) 681-3601.

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