The City of Monmouth is located in the picturesque Willamette Valley just 25 minutes from the State Capitol, an hour from the coast and an hour from the mountains and is also home to Western Oregon University (WOU). Over 11,000 people reside in Monmouth – many of whom work, play, and learn here. Individuals and families of all kinds and sizes benefit from the opportunities within our Central School District and Montessori school, our many parks, our active YMCA, and the MI Trolley. There is truly something for everyone from Smith Fine Arts performances and college athletics to our summer concert series and easy access to hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking.

City of Monmouth Benefits:

Oregon Public Retirement System + Employer paid IAP Employer paid VEBA Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance (97% premium paid by Employer) 11 paid holidays per year. 10 days/yr vacation accrual to start 12 days sick leave per year accrual Ability to earn comp time

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Pulls in and terminates overhead and underground conductors. Digs ditches/trenches, installs vaults and/or conduit, and backfills. Sets/hangs transformers and makes connections. Operates Power and Light equipment as needed. Delivers exemplary customer service to customers, contractors, vendors, etc. Sets, frames, and transfers power poles using hotsticks when energized. Participates in tailboard discussions. Utilizes test equipment including high and low voltage, fault locating, and line locating equipment. Performs power switching as directed. Analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs system damages due to emergency situations and unplanned outages. Sets meters. Performs line locates and provides complete documentation. Maintains safeguards around confidential and/or sensitive files and documents. Maintains cooperative working relationship with staff, other organizations, and the public. Follows all safety rules and procedures for work areas; Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner. May provide assistance to other department personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate. Maintains proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general direction of the Director, Light and Power and is under direct daily supervision of the Foreman, Light and Power.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel, and may assign work to newly assigned staff and/or volunteers.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: High School graduation with specialized training and education for IBEW Journeyman Lineman Certificate, and a minimum of three years of power and light experience. CPR/First Aid, Commercial Driver's License-Class A, Flagging Certificate, and/or Forklift Operator Certificate preferred. Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted: accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by

ORS 348.609.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree. Special requirements/

Licenses:

A valid Oregon Driver's License is required. IBEW Journeyman Lineman Certificate required. CPR/First Aid, Flagging Certificate, and Forklift Operator Certificate required within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge of:

Electrical theory; utility operation; safety compliance; installation, planning, work processes, and inspections of Power and Light operations; CPR/first aid; heavy duty vehicle and equipment operation; pole top rescue; aerial lift rescue; confined space rescue; flagging; metering and metering safety; clearances/lock out-tag out; Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); substation safety; and, Federal, State, and local safety rules and regulations.

Skills:

Drive and operate heavy duty vehicles and Power and Light equipment and tools; computer skills, preferably in Microsoft Office Suite® products including spreadsheets, database, and word processing; verbal and written communication skills; customer service skills; time management skills; problem-solving skills; team building skills; and, analytical skills.

Ability to:

Work collaboratively in a team environment with diverse populations; communicate effectively and respectfully at all levels; read and interpret maps, sketches, and schematics; adapt to change; make objective decisions; represent the City professionally; apply professional judgment and discretion in all situations and maintain highest standards of confidentiality and appropriateness; develop and demonstrate highly effective interpersonal relationships, one-on-one, and as a team member; apply good problem-solving skills; cope effectively with conflict; work effectively and collaboratively with staff, other organizations, and the general public; drive and operate heavy duty vehicles; operate Power and Light equipment and tools and telephones/radios, computer, and other office equipment. Physical ability to perform the essential job functions and utilize protective clothing and gear. Pass a criminal background check. Physical Demands of Position The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including the ability to move materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis such as equipment, tools, and materials, and may infrequently be required to lift or move materials up to 75 pounds with assistance. Manual dexterity and coordination are required more than half of the work period (approximately 80%) while operating equipment such as vehicles/trucks, computer keyboard and mouse, telephones and other standard office equipment, and power and light equipment and tools including shovels, aerial lift/line trucks, forklifts, backhoes/excavators, winches/capstan forklifts, chainsaws, chippers, cutters/knives, grips, jack hammers, sledge hammers, radios, and testing and locating equipment. Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is primarily (approximately 95%) working in an outdoor environment, subject to inclement weather conditions including light variations, rain, mud, snow, heat, dust, confined space entries, heights, noise, gasoline, diesel, and uneven terrain. Outdoor work is performed on poles, in ditches, vaults, or from elevated work platforms. The employee regularly (approximately 5%) performs work indoors in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noise.

Additional Information:

Please submit the following to apply: Employment Application Resume Cover Letter Send all documents to: jsteed@ci.monmouth.or.us