Utility Worker I Meter Reading

About the Position

Do you enjoy fast paced outdoor work? We have two positions open for a Utility Worker I to fill out our water meter reading staff.

At the City of Grants Pass employees excel at their work and it shows! We provide a culture where the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and vision of our community's goals. If you are a creative and motivated individual who shares a dedication to exceptional public service, then join our team!

The primary duties for the Utility Worker I are:

• Gathers meter reading for billing usage of customers via walking or driving to input data into handheld computer.
• Handles utility billing service orders to include water turn on/shut off orders, leak detection, and repair of broken parts.
• 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.

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The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of the community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements. We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service.

If you are an individual who appreciates a working team environment, which focuses on trust, crucial communications, commitment, accountability and results, then the City of Grants Pass may be a great place for you! Minimum Qualifications

Utility Worker I Minimum Qualifications:
Hourly Wage $21.2089 to $26.8361
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 Drivers License Class B with tanker endorsement

Within 18 months of appointment incumbents are required to obtain:

• Forklift Certificate

The job descriptions can be viewed here. How to Apply

Application materials must be completed by the closing date in order to be considered for this position.

Any application missing required materials will not be considered.

Required materials to be turned in for this recruitment are:
1. City Application
2. Supplemental Questionnaire
3. Resume
4. Cover Letter

Ranking and Selection

The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes: experience and knowledge, education, responses to supplemental questionnaire, submission of required materials and meeting minimum qualifications and special qualifications of the position.

The initial process may include oral interviews and skills testing. Final selection will require a background investigation, including a criminal history review, and, depending on the position, a psychological screening, physical, functional and/or drug screening.

All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.

It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.