Utility Technician - Wastewater

The City of Lake Oswego is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Utility Worker in the Wastewater Division of the Public Works Department. The position provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with knowledge of wastewater collection to further their professional and skill development. 

This is the intermediate level class in the Utility Technician job classification series. Incumbents work under the general supervision of a higher classification and within a framework established by standard practice. Employees in this class are expected to perform assigned duties with only occasional instruction or assistance; may provide technical or functional guidance to part time, seasonal, or temporary employees and any necessary job orientation to other utility technicians.

• Cleaning and televising work on sanitary sewer mainlines. This involves the use of televising equipment, vacuum equipment, and a software system for pipe video inspection and rating.
• Pump station inspection, maintenance, and repair work.
• Repair and construction projects related to sanitary sewer mainlines and manholes.
• Individual and Team projects that vary in scope. Examples include locating wastewater infrastructure, creating access paths for off-road sewer infrastructure, and conducting smoke/dye tests to identify sewer line breaks.
• Use of computerize maintenance management program, sewer inspection software, and telemetry systems to monitor wastewater system, track work, collect data with the goal of effectively managing assets. 
• Operate tools such as computerized closed circuit video inspection equipment, wastewater flow monitoring equipment, pipeline grouting equipment, collection line cleaning equipment, and root control equipment.
• High water pressure cleaning of wastewater lines and confined space entries

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 require the ability to possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) within six months of appointment.

A sewer collections system certification will also be required within eighteen months of appointment. 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/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. This position is open until filled with first review December 22, 2025.