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Now Hiring - Public Works Operator Level I

 The City of Victor has an exciting full-time opening in our Public Works Department as a Public Works Operator (Level I).   This full-time position pays up to $23.73 /hour, depending on qualifications.

 Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to maintenance and upkeep of City streets, water, sewer, irrigation, equipment, facilities, parks, and pathways and require emergency on-call services from time to time.  The job also includes the operation of heavy equipment.  A complete job description for this position and a City Employment Application is available at Victor City Hall at 138 N. Main Street, Suite 201, or online at www.victoridaho.gov.

 The City offers a generous benefits package that includes medical (for the employee and family), optional vision, dental, and supplemental accident insurance, a generous paid time off program, City-paid holidays, and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).  The City's Public Works Department also works a modified schedule with every Friday off from April to October and half days on Friday from November to March.

This position is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus.  New employees will get $750 after six months on the job and another $750 on their one-year work anniversary. 

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit a completed City Employment Application.  Online application  

Deadline to Apply:  Open until filled.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled at any point in the recruitment process.  

General Statement of Duties

Primary responsibilities include the operation of the city transportation, water and wastewater systems. Secondary responsibilities include a variety of other public works tasks associated with a small mountain town. 

Join our Public Works team for a stable, exciting career with opportunities to learn and advance. One- & two-year apprenticeship programs available!

 Classification Summary

The principal function of an employee in this class is to work effectively with others to perform a variety of Public Works operations and maintenance duties, some of which may require acquired skills, physical abilities, and manual dexterity. The work is performed under the direction of the Public Works Director or Foreman with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in a shop and outdoor environment that may involve inclement weather and potential personal hazards.

General Statement of Duties

• Assist in maintaining the Teton Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant.  
• Assist in maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting the wastewater collection system (gravity, force mains, lift stations).
• Assist in maintaining the water system, exercising water valves, fire hydrants, checking wells and pumps, booster pumps, tank levels and buildings; locating, servicing and replacing water lines; fixing broken water mains; replacing service lines from street to meter pit; backfilling and sodding; 
• Assist in standardizing instruments, pumps, valves, meters and other apparatus; observing condition of raw and finished water and making appropriate adjustments of chemical feed to maintain compliance with regulatory standards; and making daily inspection of mechanical and electrical operating conditions of equipment and recording findings, maintaining necessary records and preparing required reports. 
• Assist in patching streets and roads; implementing weed abatement; maintaining public right of ways; removing residential trash; repairing and replacing street signs; cleaning storm drains, sweeping streets and sidewalks;
• Operate a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment, including but not limited to, tractor mowers, dump trucks, front end loaders and attachments, sweepers, backhoes, water tankers, snow removal vehicles, graders, and related equipment;
• Operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment including but not limited to jackhammers, electrical testing equipment, metal detector, welder, hand held meter data collection device as needed; 
• Remove snow from streets, sidewalks, parking lots and other public areas; remove debris and other safety hazards from streets, curbs, storm drains, alleys and adjacent public areas;
• Place work zone traffic control devices and performing flagging duties;
• Reform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment and maintaining service and maintenance records;
• Perform installation and repair work including digging and backfilling trenches, installing and repairing pipelines, including cutting, tapping, threading and making joint connections on copper, plastic and other pipe material;
• Perform all duties with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public;
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the supervisor, co-workers, the general public, and other individuals or groups encountered through this position; 
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City and Department policies, procedures and safety practices.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• SNOW REMOVAL: Will participate in On-Call responsibilities for plowing City streets, sidewalks, and areas deemed necessary. Ability to reach Driggs within twenty (20) minutes of call out. Will be required to operate snow removal equipment including plows, snowblowers, sweepers, sanding units, etc. 
• ON CALL: Will be required to participate in the On-Call Phone rotation after proper training has taken place. Employee will provide 24/7 coverage across all Public Works departments for one week at a time, approximately every 6th week. Ability to reach Driggs within twenty (20) minutes of call out.

Competency Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, equipment, tools and standard practices for the installation, operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of assigned area which may include one or more of the following:  water distribution, water collection, wastewater collection, street construction, park maintenance or other systems;  
• Federal (OSHA) and state regulations and City policies regarding safety training and safe work practices;
• Heavy and construction equipment operation and maintenance;
• Equipment and tool operation and maintenance practices;
• Customer service principles and procedures;
• Federal, state, local, and other applicable traffic and safety laws, regulations, ordinances, and codes.

Ability to:

• Assist in operating and maintaining water, wastewater, street construction and/or park systems; assist in maintaining facilities and equipment;
• Operate light and heavy equipment and a variety of hand tools;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the supervisor, co-workers, the public, the Mayor, City Council and other City employees;
• Exercise sound judgment and generate workable solutions in problem situations;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the supervisor, co-workers, staff, contractors and the public under sometimes stressful conditions;
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times; 
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Operate standard office equipment and a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;
• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• High school diploma or GED equivalency is required; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.   

Special Qualifications (within 6 months of hire)

• Valid Class B CDL license with airbrake endorsement 
• Class I or higher in any of the following: water distribution, wastewater collections, wastewater treatment 
• Road Scholar or Road Master

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person; 
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions; to operate light and heavy equipment; to operate a personal computer and related software and office equipment; to review construction plans and blueprints; and to file reports and documents in a prescribed order;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a personal computer and other office equipment; and to safely operate light and heavy equipment and a variety of hand tools; 
• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform essential job functions in an office or field setting that may require lifting/moving 100 lbs., bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, stretching and other physical exertions including performing tasks involving hand/wrist/arm movements.

Hiring Public Works Operator II

FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt 

Supervisor: Public Works Director 

Pay Band 11: ($21.26 – $30.02) 

Created: August 15, 2023 

Deadline to Apply:  Open until filled.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled at any point in the recruitment process. 

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must submit a completed City Employment Application. Online application  

Class Summary/Primary Function: To perform regular maintenance and upkeep on the public infrastructure and facilities; perform inspections as needed on public improvement projects and developments; perform snow removal on public streets and pathways during the winter months; monitor water, sewer, and irrigation and keep a daily record of flow measurements and data; interact and provide assistance to the public with regard to City infrastructure; perform any necessary tasks as directed by the City Council, City Administrator, and City Public Works Director. This classification is distinguished from the Public Works Operator position by the specialized nature of the classifications assignments, certification requirements and supervisory responsibilities. 

 Supervision: This position is supervised by the City Public Works Director.   

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  

(This list does not include all duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to this position.) 

• Roadways 
• Perform periodic inspections on the City streets and document any deficiencies that require repair. 
• Perform general roadway maintenance including patching and crack repair as per the maintenance schedule. 
• Must have or obtain a CDL. 
• Obtain general knowledge of proper roadway construction. 
• Remove the snow during the winter months as needed.  (Willing to work on holidays and early morning hours.) 
• Perform inspections on construction work. 
• Water System 
• Must have or obtain a license in water distribution (OIT, Level I, and Level II) 
• Monitor water system and record operation statistics daily. 
• Repair any damaged lines as part of the City System up to the meters. 
• Replace and repair any system pumps. 
• Flush system as per maintenance schedule. 
• Monitor and administer the treatment and disinfection of the system.  (Chlorine) 
• Aid to the extent of the City’s ability to prevent the freezing of services.  Help to thaw out services if possible. 
• Perform inspections on construction work. 
• Sewer System 
• Must have or obtain a license in sewer collections (OIT, Level I, Level II) 
• Monitor Lift Stations and record operation statistics daily. 
• Operate the hydro washing system and perform routine maintenance on the collection system as per the maintenance schedule. 
• Repair any damaged lines as part of the City System. 
• Unplug, replace and repair any system components including pumps that become inoperable. 
• Willing to have all vaccinations pertaining to wastewater work. 
• Perform inspections on construction work. 
• Parks and Pathways 
• Perform inspections of the parks and document any deficiencies that require staff’s attention. 
• Perform general maintenance on pathways such as patch repair, crack repair, weed removal, and general grading. 
• Operate and maintain the park irrigation system. 
• Maintain the park areas for the public including general lawn care and landscaping. 
• Maintain all City trees. 
• Safely administer pesticides and herbicides as needed. 
• Maintain the parks clear of debris and remove any garbage as needed. 
• Supervisory Responsibilities 
• Leading crews on assigned projects to see that projects are completed and performed in a professional, cost effective and timely manner.  
• Accurately filling out work orders for assigned projects accounting for personnel, equipment and materials used on a daily basis.  
• Overseeing all aspects of assigned projects including but not limited to project preplanning, crew safety, traffic control, vehicle and equipment maintenance, and quality control.  
• Working with the Director to schedule vacations and other forms of leave to avoid overlap whenever possible. 
• In the absence of the Director of Public Works, serves as the department director of the Department providing departmental leadership and decision-making as required. 
• Other Optimal Skills and Potential Duties 
• Basic skills in all types of mechanical work, i.e., valves, V.F.D.’s, heating systems and HVAC  
• Basic skills in welding; both arc and gas.  
• Basic understanding of electrical S.C.A.D.A. systems.  
• Basic understanding and job skills involving different types of plumbing.  
• Basic understanding and job skills in: 
• Carpentry  
• Building maintenance  
• Painting 
• Concrete Work 
• Asphalt Work  
• Basic skills in wood and metal fabrication.  
• Basic understanding and skills in traffic safety and management.  
• Deceased animal removal skills.  
• Janitorial work (all types).  
• Small engine and pump repair skills.  
• Generator repair skills.  
• Understanding of hazardous material and handling.  
• Confined space entry procedures and training.  
• Street lighting repair.  
• Skills in pipeline locating for Dig Line calls. 

Competency Requirements, Desired Experience & Training: 

•  High School Diploma or GED. 
• Experience in a related or similar field. 
• Ability to stay on task and complete assignments in a timely manner. 
• Self-starter with a proactive and not a reactive attitude. 
• Ability to communicate with the public and resolve potentially heated discussions. 
• Ability to operate heavy equipment 

 City of Victor Mission:  The municipality of Victor exists to promote a safe and welcoming community where generations can afford to live, learn, work and play by providing public services, actively guiding growth and supporting community values. 

•  Ability to understand and contribute to accomplishing the City’s Mission. 

 Staff Working Agreements & Code of Conduct: 

As community leaders, we choose to define how we work with and engage our customers through our established values in each instance.  We agree that the Mayor and City Council, community members, and visitors are our customers.  We acknowledge that we are each other’s customers.    

• Communicate– We choose to communicate fully, clearly and concisely, with consideration.  
• Dig In & Lean Forward– We choose to work hard, participate, and take initiative. 
• Golden Rule– We choose to treat others as we would like to be treated.    
• Customer Service– We choose to usher the requests of our customers, to go above and beyond, and provide prioritized customized service with consistency and accuracy within our scope.   
• Professionalism– We choose to be prepared and helpful, to seek knowledge, and accept each job as our own.  
• Respect & Openness– We choose to actively listen, to give the benefit of doubt, to be accessible, and recognize the positive in others. 
•  Ability to understand and comply with staff working agreements and code of conduct. 
• Ability to be an example to others in the organization in terms of understanding and application of the working agreements and code of conduct.   
• Ability to display positive behaviors towards improving the culture of the organization through understanding, support, and application of the staff working agreements and code of conduct. 

 Specialized Licenses or Certifications: 

• Has or willing to obtain certifications in wastewater collections, water distributions, CDL, and Roadway Scholar through the LHTAC T2 Program. 

 Equipment and Tools Used: 

• Automobile and/or truck, telephone, two-way radio, calculator, computer, photocopier, fax machine, typewriter, and other business/office equipment.  While performing duties of this job employee may operate heavy equipment, including loader, plow truck with sander, etc 

 Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform essential job functions.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

• While performing job duties, employee frequently performs manual labor. 
• Employee is exposed to high levels of physical activity. 
• Employee regularly stands, carries up to 80 pounds, climbs, stoops, kneels, and bends. 
• Specific vision requirements for this job include frequent exposure to close vision and bright light and the ability to adjust focus.  Hand-eye coordination is required to operate heavy machinery, computers, and office equipment. 
• Specific auditory (hearing) requirements for this position include frequent exposure to routine conversation in a normal office environment and the ability to distinguish between telephone, voice, and other tones and signals.   

 Mental Requirements: 

The mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform essential job functions.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

• While performing job duties, employee frequently plans own work activities, works alone, and works without supervision. 
• Employee is exposed to frequent levels of working as a member of a team, working under pressure, and working on several tasks at the same time. 
• While performing job duties, employee frequently understands and executes oral and written instructions, plans own work activities, plans, directs, and coordinates work of others, works alone, works as a member of a team, works without supervision, and works on several tasks at the same time.  Employee frequently operates heavy equipment. 
• Employee is exposed to moderate levels of identifying and listing production data, including quantities, pressures, etc., operating cars and trucks, and controlling the activities of several processing units.  Employee is exposed to moderate levels of training other workers and working under pressure. 
• Employee occasionally reads work orders, job tickets, graphs, logs, and schedules, reads and executes complicated instructions, counts and makes simple arithmetic additions and subtractions, operates industrial equipment, including forklifts, flatbeds, tractors, etc., uses non-power tools, including hammers, wrenches, etc., controls activities of a single processing unit, and operates equipment requiring specialized knowledge of process.  Employee occasionally works rapidly for long periods of time.  Employee occasionally encounters confrontational situations associated with the public works function. 

 Working Conditions: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that employee encounters while performing essential job functions.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.   

• While performing job duties, employee frequently works in a construction environment.  Employee frequently is exposed to unavoidable hazards associated with moving objects. 
• The employee frequently works outside.  Employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and/or cold with or without temperature changes, wet conditions with or without temperature changes, humidity or dampness.  Employee is occasionally exposed to intermittent noise, fumes, odors, mists, dusts, oil and grease, and dirt. 
• Employee is occasionally exposed to unavoidable mechanical and electrical hazards.  Employee is occasionally exposed to adverse weather and/or unfavorable traffic conditions while driving to off-site locations. 
•  **The terms “Frequent,” “Moderate,” and “Occasional” are quantified as follows: 
• Frequent: occurs 60-100% of the time 
• Moderate: occurs 21-59% of the time 
• Occasional: occurs 1-20% of the time 

 Job Selection Guidelines: 

• Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference check, and job related tests may be required, including physical agility test, polygraph examination, etc.   
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  
• This job description is intended as a guide for the efficient and professional performance of a job.  Nothing herein shall be construed to be a contract between the City of Victor and the employee.  Additionally, this job description is not to be construed by any employee as containing binding terms and conditions of employment.  The City of Victor retains the absolute right to terminate any employee, at any time, with or without cause.  Management retains the right to change the contents of this job description, as it deems necessary, with or without notice.  Employment is on an at-will basis. 
• Veteran Preference is provided.