Utility Technician - Streets at City of Lake Oswego – Lake Oswego, Oregon

The City of Lake Oswego is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Utility Worker in the Streets Division of the Public Works – Operations. The position provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with knowledge of public works systems to serve in a progressive, innovative community.

Individuals in the Utility Technician classification perform semi-skilled to skilled duties related to the maintenance, operation, and repair of streets, sewers, and water system. This position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees’ Association/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

• Evaluates citizen complaints by on-site inspection and citizen contact; responds to routine requests for information from other City departments and representatives of public and private agencies.
• Performs semi-skilled to skilled welding, metal fabrication, or carpentry tasks.
• Installs new and replacement traffic signs.
• Performs necessary aerial functions at heights greater than 25 feet above the ground, such as tree trimming and roof repair.
• Performs maintenance functions in trenches up to 25 feet in depth.
• Operates light to heavy equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, street sweepers, mowers, etc.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Streets

• Notes and reports street problems, such as potholes, cracks and sign damage.
• Performs street maintenance and repair, including hot paving, cold patching and crack sealing; refurbishes all street markings and pavement buttons.
• Makes and installs street signs in accordance with Uniform Traffic Control Manual; estimates traffic sign materials needed and recommends ordering of materials.
• Performs non-electrical repairs to the signal light system, such as revamping signal lights.
• Sands slippery road surfaces and removes snow.
• Maintains up to date maps of street signs, storm lines, sanitary lines and water lines; locates underground pipes for other utilities.
• Sets grades or adjusts grades with surveyor’s type level.
• Operates such equipment as: street sweeper, ladder truck, truck with snow removal attachment, and high velocity sewer cleaning equipment.
• Brush control in wright of way.

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation with a High School diploma or G.E.D; and two years of experience in general landscape, maintenance, construction work or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing and Other Requirements:

Positions in this classification require the ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to meet the City’s driving standards.

Positions in this classification may also require the ability to possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) within six months of appointment and ability to meet the City’s driving standards.

May also be required to obtain a water distribution certification; sewer collections system certification; and/or International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification. Other certifications or licenses may also be required.

For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr.

Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, and VEBA contribution.

Bilingual Pay: Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.

Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted by: 5:00 P.M. Sunday, August 3, 2025