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The City of Gresham is pleased to announce two opportunities within the Water Operations Division of Environmental Services for Public Utility Worker Senior. These are lead roles that are responsible for preparing for and leading Water Operation crews in the construction and maintenance of public works water facilities. What you will get to do: \' Lead water operations crews o Mentor and train water crews to ensure knowledgeable and safe construction standards are met o Schedule daily tasks for work crew \' Lead installation of water system infrastructure o Install new infrastructure including water distribution mains to enhance capacity of service availability to residential and commercial users o Operate a variety of vehicles, trailers, equipment, and tools to perform duties such as a hydraulic backhoe, excavator, loader, dump truck, Vactor, shovel pick, mower, compressor, and others \' Serve as the Water Division after hours contact o Participate in the weekly rotation for the Water Operations after hours phone duty o Be available for occasional after hours work either routine or emergency related \' Respond to contractor and public inquiries o Field questions from residents regarding residential services, water quality or pressure related issues o Field questions from contractors regarding design standards, cross connection device standards, meter sizing or construction standards See linked job bulletin for more details about position responsibilities. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required: \' Knowledge of American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the City of Gresham construction standards \' Ability to safely operate a variety of water related construction equipment \' Ability to read and understand engineered drawings \' Skill to effectively motivate, coordinate, and evaluate other Public Utility Worker performance \' Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders \' Knowledge of modern office practices, methods and software applications with an ability to operate office equipment and technology resources \' Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to include presenting information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively \' Physical ability to perform job duties with or without accommodation Minimum Qualifications: \' High school diploma or GED \' Three to six years of progressively related experience Any combination of qualifying education and experience equivalent to three to six years will be considered. Required licenses and certifications: \' CPR/AED and First Aid certification required \' Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Space certification required \' Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Flagger certification required \' Oregon or Washington Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) Class A with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsements required \' Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Water Distribution Operator Level II certification is required within 6 months of hire