Utility Technician - Streets

The City of Lake Oswego is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Utility Worker in the Streets Division of the Public Works – Operations.  The position provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with knowledge of public works systems to serve in a progressive, innovative community.

Individuals in the Utility Technician classification perform semi-skilled to skilled duties related to the maintenance, operation, and repair of streets, sewers, and water system. This position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees’ Association/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).  

1. Evaluates citizen complaints by on-site inspection and citizen contact; responds to routine requests for information from other City departments and representatives of public and private agencies.
2. Performs semi-skilled to skilled welding, metal fabrication, or carpentry tasks.
3. Installs new and replacement traffic signs.
4. Performs necessary aerial functions at heights greater than 25 feet above the ground, such as tree trimming and roof repair.
5. Performs maintenance functions in trenches up to 25 feet in depth.
6. Operates light to heavy equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, street sweepers, mowers, etc.
7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Streets 

1. Notes and reports street problems, such as potholes, cracks and sign damage.
2. Performs street maintenance and repair, including hot paving, cold patching and crack sealing; refurbishes all street markings and pavement buttons.
3. Makes and installs street signs in accordance with Uniform Traffic Control Manual; estimates traffic sign materials needed and recommends ordering of materials.
4. Performs non-electrical repairs to the signal light system, such as revamping signal lights.
5. Sands slippery road surfaces and removes snow. 
6. Maintains up to date maps of street signs, storm lines, sanitary lines and water lines; locates underground pipes for other utilities.
7. Sets grades or adjusts grades with surveyor’s type level.
8. Operates such equipment as:  street sweeper, ladder truck, truck with snow removal attachment, and high velocity sewer cleaning equipment.
9. Brush control in wright of way.

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 may also require the ability to possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) within six months of appointment and ability to meet the City’s driving standards. 

May also be required to obtain a water distribution certification; sewer collections system certification; and/or International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification. 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 to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted by: 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 17, 2026