Utility Worker I or II

Are you looking for a fast-paced, outdoor job where you can make a real impact in your community? The City of Grants Pass is currently recruiting for one position on our Water Distribution Team.

At the City of Grants Pass, we take pride in delivering high-quality public services. Our employees thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation, teamwork, and community-focused solutions are at the heart of everything we do.

We’re seeking a motivated and dependable individual who enjoys physical, hands-on work and is committed to excellence in public service. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your skills and supports your growth, we want to hear from you!

The primary duties for the Utility Worker I, assigned to the Construction Crew are:

• Installs water services, fire hydrants, air release valves, water valves, and restraining devices.

• Flushes water mains and dead end lines based on water sample results and a flushing schedule and responds to flow and pressure related concerns to perform necessary testing and repairs.
• Repairs water main breaks, replacing broken pipes, connecting new pipes to existing pipes, and installing and repairing water services.  
• Installs customer service lines and water valves in a variety of sizes appropriate to customer’s water meter and completes repairs of water valves in various sizes.
• Monitors water main taps in a variety of sizes and maintains level oils.
• Inspects, installs, maintains, tests, and removes water meters. 

This position is covered in the Teamsters bargaining unit and incumbents must live within a 30 minute drive of their regularly assigned work site.  Hours of work will be Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:
Utility Worker I Minimum Qualifications:
Hourly Wage $21.8494 to $27.6466

A High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of related experience, are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description.

• A valid Oregon Driver's License Class C is required at time of hire and a motorcycle endorsement may be required.

Within 12 months of appointment incumbents are required to obtain:

• Oregon Certified Flagger
• Valid Oregon Commercial Driver’s License Class B with ­­­­tanker endorsement

Within 18 months of appointment incumbents are required to obtain:

• Forklift Certificate

Utility Worker II Minimum Qualifications:
Hourly Wage $23.4884 to $29.7200

A High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of directly related experience in a utility environment are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description.

Licensing/Certification Requirements (positions in this class require at time of hire):

• Valid Oregon Driver’s License Class C and Commercial Driver’s License Class B with tanker endorsement
• Forklift Certificate
• Oregon Certified Flagger (excluding Water Restoration)
• Oregon Health Authority (OHA) DWS Water Distribution II Certificate
• Backflow Inspector or Tester Certificate

Questions regarding this role can be directed to 541-450-6055 or humanresources@grantspassoregon.gov.