• Assist workers of the various skilled trades at the project by performing individual tasks as directed by the journey level worker to whom assigned.
• Deliver and assemble tools, materials, and supplies at the work site.
• Operate construction equipment.
• Clean surfaces, parts, or assemble by washing, sanding, scraping, wire brushing, sand blasting, steam cleaning, etc.
• Disassemble uncomplicated units or parts as directed.
• Operate hand and power tools, jackhammers, pavement breakers, chipping hammers, and grinders.
• Operate and monitor a water treatment plant, distribution and storage system including water treatment processes to ensure water is within prescribed parameters to meet a variety of project needs.
• Operate all components of a sewage disposal plant.
• Maintain records and follow procedures in accordance with state recommendations.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a pre-employment drug test, and random screening thereafter.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical.
• This position requires heavy lifting up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires a driver's license
• This position requires an Oregon State Wastewater Treatment Plant Certification, within 6 months.
• This position requires a Grade Two Water Treatment and Collection Certification, within 6 months.
• This position requires an Oregon State Small Water System Operator Certification, within 6 months.
• This position requires a Washington State Water Distribution Specialist Certification, within 6 months.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Utility Worker ~ without more than normal supervision. You must have the ability to perform the common tasks of a Utility Worker in an industrial setting. You are able to (1) assemble and pass tools; (2) carry tools and equipment to work sites; (3) assist with gathering materials and equipment needed for a job; (4) use hand tools to complete tasks; and (5) clean and store tools and equipment. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires frequent arm and leg movement to operate equipment; must frequently handle equipment and materials. Frequently lifts and carries equipment and supplies up to, and occasionally over, 45 pounds. Work requires prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, pushing and kneeling. Is subject to strains from lifting and pulling heavy objects.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is done inside and outside. Inside work is often in dim, damp, cold areas. Outside work frequently requires exposure to hot sun and to bad weather. Discomfort is experienced while wearing protective clothing, shoes, respirators, goggles, gloves, or face masks. There is danger from falls when working at heights, i.e., on scaffolding and ladders; injury from use of power and hand tools, danger of electric shock, and danger of drowning. Is subject to cuts, bruises, and is exposed to noise, dust and fumes. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements. Operates and monitors a water treatment plant, distribution and storage system including water treatment processes to ensure water is within prescribed parameters to meet a variety of project needs. Operates all components of a sewage disposal plant. Maintains records and procedures in compliance with state recommendations. Must posses or be able to obtain and maintain the required state Operator Certification and ensure systems' compliance and certification with local, state and federal regulations.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Management will review and evaluate applicants per Direct Hire Authority.
Applicant Qualifications will be reviewed only upon management request.
Referral to management does not infer applicant qualifies for placement.

Basis for Rating: Applicants will be referred to management for consideration under Direct Hire Authority

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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