Street Technician – Public Works

Location Type: Not Specified

Industry: Public Works; Operations Street Construction

Company: City of Beaverton, OR

Salary: $26.41 – $35.39 Hourly
Location : Operations Center, OR
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: FY24/25-01047
Department: Public Works
Division: Operations Street Construction
Opening Date: 01/22/2025
Closing Date: 2/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position
Are you excited to improve our community’s infrastructure and making a positive impact on the lives of its residents? Join the City of Beaverton team as a Street Technician in Public Works!

As a Street Technician, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the safety and efficiency of our roadways. Your hands-on work will involve practical tasks such as setting up traffic control safety zones, performing street-paving and construction activities, and operating and maintaining a range of construction equipment.

If you are looking for a hands-on role where you can make a tangible impact on our city’s infrastructure, we invite you to apply for the position of Street Technician today and help us create a safe and efficient city for everyone!
This is a full-time, non exempt, SEIU classified, and DOT-covered position. Individuals in this position will be subject to random drug screens and breath alcohol tests in accordance with DOT guidelines. There is one vacancy.
The schedule will be Monday-Thursday, 6:00am – 4:30pm. After successful completion of probation, Technicians will have the option to be included in the on-call rotation for after-hours emergency response a total of five weeks each year.
Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. You will need to fill out your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the main application form and supplemental questions; a resume and cover letter are not required and do not substitute for a complete application and work history.

Responsibilities

• Ensure traffic control and safety by setting up traffic control safety zones and performing flagging.
• Equipment operation and maintenance: Assist Equipment Operators in maintaining and operating construction equipment, including excavators and asphalt pavers.
• Street paving and construction: Rake and shovel asphalt and seal street cracks. You may also operate loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, compactors, street cutting saws, and other equipment.
• Concrete work: Construct, maintain, and repair concrete roads, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and ADA ramps, adhering to all city and state standards.
• Infrastructure maintenance: Maintain bridges, ditches, and pedestrian/bike paths. Repair or replace damaged infrastructure, including graffiti removal and resolving safety hazards.
• Inspections and reporting: Conduct thorough inspections of installations, and communicate directly with engineering, planning, and project leads. Identify needed repairs, document them in a punch list, and assist with walk-throughs and final inspections.
• Emergency response: Respond quickly to emergency situations. Your schedule may change with minimal notice to accommodate swift response to emergencies.
• Additional duties are outlined in the class specification.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, and
• 3 years’ experience in operations, installation, construction, repair, and maintenance of street structures; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing and special requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the city’s driving standards.
• Commercial Drivers License-B (CDL-B) with air brake required within 360 days of hire.
• Traffic flagger certification required within three months of hire.
• Ability to pass reference checks and satisfy the requirements of a background check.
• Ability to satisfy the requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and physical capacity test.

The City of Beaverton is committed to supporting a culture of accountability, equity and inclusion for all, especially marginalized groups. We pledge to continue the ongoing, difficult and essential work needed to address institutional racism and historical inequities in all forms.

Beaverton is a diverse city, boasting a large population of qualified persons, including women, veterans, Black, Indigenous and people of color, persons with disabilities, generational groups, persons who speak many languages and are of diverse national origins.

Studies have shown that many candidates, especially women, are less likely to apply for a job if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city’s talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.
Compensation
Wage range: $26.41 – $35.39

Starting rate will be determined depending on relevant work experience as outlined in the Equal Pay Act. New hires who meet minimum requirements will start at step one. Higher steps may be offered to those who have additional years of directly related experience to the position within the posted wage range.
Total compensation package and benefitsIn addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.
The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life .
Additional benefits include excellent , PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.
City of Beaverton Compensation Break DownGross cash compensationStarting stepStep 1Step 4Step 7Yearly salary$54,939.24$63,599.16$73,612.44
Estimated benefits paid by the city – non-cash compensationPublic Employees Retirement System fully paid contributions for employee $2,884.31$3,338.96$3,864.65Medical & Dental – Max city contributions for employee +1 (dollar value)$29,819.04$29,819.04$29,819.04Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA; 3% contribution$1,648.18$1,907.97$2,208.37No-cost Tri-Met public transportation pass (dollar value)$1,200.00$1,200.00$1,200.00Total estimated non-cash compensation/benefits$35,551.53$36,265.97$37,092.07
Total salary and estimated non-cash compensation value$90,490.77$99,865.13$110,704.51
Annual amounts in the table are shown for comparison purposes only and may vary slightly from actual salaries due to rounding calculations in the payroll system.
The City of Beaverton provides a generous benefit package, including excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; and employer-paid PERS retirement. Learn more about your options and employee-based benefits by clicking the link below.
01

Do you have a valid driver’s license and ability to meet city driving standards?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a current Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?

• I have a CDL-A
• I have a CDL-B
• I do not have a CDL

03

What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree or higher
• None of the above

04

Do you possess full professional proficiency to read, write and speak one or more of the city’s priority languages (Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Japanese, Russian)?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered yes to the question about languages, which of the City of Beaverton’s priority languages do you speak, read, and write fluently?

• Spanish
• Arabic
• Korean
• Vietnamese
• Chinese
• Russian
• Japanese
• None of these

06

How many years of experience do you have in public works, construction, or street maintenance?

• Less than one year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years
• None of the above

07

Why are you interested in this position at this point in your career?
Required Question