Storm/Sewer Technician II

City of Tualatin, OR

  • Tualatin, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • $63,315.20–$80,184 Per Year

Highlights

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to loud noise, excessive moisture, dust, fumes, heat/fire; frequently exposed to slippery surfaces, vibration, uneven surfaces, poor visibility/low lighting; occasionally exposed to confined spaces, working at heights, and chemicals. Acts as a Site Lead and directs the work activities of employees or contracted workers in specific assignments, including oversight of work tasks to ensure that the work assigned to a crew is being completed to a satisfactory level.

Numbers & Facts

LocationTualatin, OR
Salary$63,315.20–$80,184 Per Year

Description

Storm/Sewer Technician II

Salary

$63,315.20 - $80,184.00 Annually

Location

10699 SW Herman Road, Tualatin, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00026

Department

Public Works

Division

Storm/Sewer

Opening Date

11/02/2026

  • Description
  • Benefits
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Summary

Ready to make an impact you can see every day? Join our Stormwater & Wastewater team as an Equipment Operator and put your skills to work protecting our community and environment. If you love running heavy equipment, solving problems in the field, and being part of a team that keeps Tualatin moving, this is your chance to step into a role where your work truly matters.

In this position, you'll tackle hands-on projects that improve drainage, support clean waterways, and keep critical infrastructure performing at its best. Every day brings something different-new challenges, new tools, and new ways to grow your expertise. If you thrive outdoors, enjoy meaningful work, and want a team that's got your back, we'd love to have you on ours.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Acts as a Site Lead and directs the work activities of employees or contracted workers in specific assignments, including oversight of work tasks to ensure that the work assigned to a crew is being completed to a satisfactory level.

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

Operates a variety of specialized medium and heavy equipment such as; Combination truck, Backhoe, Excavator, Loader, etc. Displays a high level of proficiency and can operate all aspects of the equipment safely and efficiently.

Using specialized equipment, employee 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.

Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and as-builts. Can implement design features and requirements in the field as needed.

Is responsible for the traffic control on the jobsite. 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.

Conducts both routine as well as more complex/technical inspection sewer and stormwater infrastructure to identify maintenance deficiencies, needed repairs, and potential safety concerns. Makes recommendations to manager about repairs needed or improvements.

Inspects City owned 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.

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.

Uses cell phone, tablet, and computers proficiently, along with software related to position. Completes work orders and inspections within asset management / CMMS software.

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 street, 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.

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

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

Operates a variety of hand and power tools.

Ability to build and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with staff and vendors, and any position-relevant citizen group, board or committee.

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

Qualifications

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 equipment, and sufficient education to ensure the ability to read and write. Minimum experience for required State Certifications.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, as-builts/blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Computer Skills: Ability to proficiently utilize Microsoft office, NexGen for asset management and/or other software related to job functions. Working knowledge of data entry with laptop or handheld device. Knowledge surrounding use of City's GIS applications.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Possession of, or the ability to secure the possession of within six months:

  • Oregon Commercial Class A Drivers License with Tanker and Air Brakes Endorsements
  • Oregon DEQ Wastewater Collections Operator Certificate II
  • First Aid & CPR Certification.

Other certifications required in a timeframe determined by management:

  • Confined Space Entry certification
  • Traffic Control Certification, state certified in flagging
  • Confined Space Entry Certification
  • Forklift/Lift Truck Certification

Ability to maintain all required certifications.

Must pass an internal examination demonstrating proficiency and knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of the vactor truck prior to unsupervised use.

Technical Skills and Abilities: Ability or have the ability to learn safe operating procedures for the street/sewer/storm division system including but limited to:

  • Applicable tools and equipment used in the trade.
  • Confined space/hazardous conditions awareness.
  • Knowledge of Clean Water Services maintenance regulations.
  • Knowledge of Sanitary Sewer Overflow / Illicit Discharge procedures and response.
  • Knowledge of winter weather response protocol, including snow plow operation and de-icer application.

Ability to follow oral and written instruction. Ability to perform strenuous, manual tasks and to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Ability to perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following physical tasks:

Continuously: Lift 10 lbs, Reach forward, Manipulate Fingers & Feet

Frequently: Lift 10-40 lbs, Squat & Crouch, Kneel, Twist, Reach Overhead, Climb Ladders & Equipment, Grasp

Occassionally: Lift 40-60 lbs, Carry up to 80 lbs, Push/Pull up to 100 lbs, Crawl, Dig, Balance, Climb Stairs, Pinch

Rarely: Lift 60-80 lbs, Lay Down

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to loud noise, excessive moisture, dust, fumes, heat/fire; frequently exposed to slippery surfaces, vibration, uneven surfaces, poor visibility/low lighting; occasionally exposed to confined spaces, working at heights, and chemicals.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be filed online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tualatinor/default.cfm. The position is open until filled, so apply early for best opportunity.

If you have a general question regarding the recruitment, contact Human Resources at recruitment@ci.tualatin.or.us.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge skills education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you think you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skillset for the role.

There are a wide variety of benefits available to employees represented by the Tualatin Employees Association. These benefits include: health, dental with orthodontia, vision, life insurance, voluntary life insurance plans, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, an employee assistance program, and voluntary deferred compensation programs.

For more information, follow the link below:

Tualatin AFSCME-Represented Employees Benefit Summary

01

How many years of professional experience do you have in construction and/or public works?

  • Less than one year
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-4 years
  • 5 or more years

02

How many years of experience do you have working within a Stormwater or Wastewater Collections System?

  • Less than one year
  • 1-2 years
  • More than 2 years

03

This position requires a Class A Commercial Drivers License. Based on the applicable State of Oregon rules and requirements, please indicate if you have, or are able to obtain within six months of hire, a Class A Drivers License.

  • Yes
  • No

04

Please check all that apply from below for which you have the training and/or current certifications

  • First Aid/CPR Certification
  • Traffic Control/Flagging Certification
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Forklift/Lift Truck Certification
  • DEQ Wastewater Collections Operator Certification
  • None of the above

05

Are you an employee at the City of Tualatin

  • Yes, I am employed by the City of Tualatin
  • No, I am not a City of Tualatin employee

06

Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. If you think you may qualify, please read the following checklist carefully. Check the box for each item that is appropriate. To receive veterans preference, you must complete this section, and attach the required documentation when you submit this application. Acceptable documentation is either a copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions, or as otherwise specifically noted below . "Active duty" does not include attendance at a school under military orders, except schooling incident to an active enlistment or a regular tour of duty, or normal military training as a reserve officer or member of an organized reserve or a National Guard unit.

  • I served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of more than 90 consecutive days beginning on or before 1/31/55, and was discharged or released under honorable conditions.
  • I served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of more than 178 consecutive days beginning after 1/31/55, and was discharged or released under honorable conditions.
  • I served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States for 178 days or less, and was discharged or released under honorable conditions because of a service-connected disability.
  • I served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States for 178 days or less, and was discharged or released under honorable conditions and have a disability rating from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • I served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States for at least one day in a combat zone and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions.
  • I received a combat or campaign ribbon or an expeditionary medal for service in the Armed Forces of the United States and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions.
  • I am receiving a nonservice-connected pension from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating you receive a nonservice-connected pension)
  • I am not a veteran

07

Qualified Disabled Veterans - You may claim additional employment preference if you check at least one box in the section below and provide proof of eligibility by attaching BOTH of the following documents with this application: 1. A copy of your DD-214 or 215, Certificate of Discharge, Copy 4, and 2. A public employment preference letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. To order the letter, call 1-800-827-1000 and request a public employment preference letter.

  • I am entitled to disability compensation under laws administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
  • I was discharged or released from active duty for a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.
  • I was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.
  • I am not a disabled veteran

Required Question

Employer City of Tualatin

Address 18880 SW Martinazzi Ave

Tualatin, Oregon, 97062

Phone 503-691-3022

Website http://www.tualatinoregon.gov

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