Utility Technician - Streets

Utility Technician - Streets

Salary

$61,674.48 - $78,731.04 Annually

Location

Lake Oswego, Oregon, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-08-4015St

Department

Public Works Operations

Division

Streets

Opening Date

07/29/2026

Closing Date

8/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

LOMEA

• Description
• Benefits

The Position

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).

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs semi-skilled to skilled welding, metal fabrication, or carpentry tasks.
• Installs new and replacement traffic signs.
• Performs necessary aerial functions at heights greater than 25 feet above the ground, such as tree trimming and roof repair.
• Performs maintenance functions in trenches up to 25 feet in depth.
• Operates light to heavy equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, street sweepers, mowers, etc.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Streets

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

Education and Experience Requirements

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.

Supplemental Information

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

BENEFIT SUMMARY - LOMEA members

The City of Lake Oswego offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. This summary is a general outline of the benefits that are available to regular status employees that are employed for 20 or more hours per week. Please contact Human Resources with any questions.

Medical/Vision Insurance

City of Lake Oswego offers 2 plan options for you and your dependents.

• Regence Blue Cross BlueShield or Oregon and VSP Vision-Traditional PPO

In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care.

• Kaiser Permanente Medical and Vision

Services provided exclusively by Kaiser providers through a primary care physician (PCP).

Detailed benefit plan summaries for each plan is available upon request. The monthly employee cost for health insurance depends on the plan selected and if dependents are enrolled.

Dental Insurance

Comprehensive coverage through 2 plan options for you and your dependents.

• Delta Dental PPO-Moda Health Plan

In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care

• Kaiser Permanente Dental

Kaiser dentists agree to provide services to you at a discounted, negotiated fees and copays. Out-of-network services are not covered.

With your choice, you will have access to a plan that includes preventive, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits for child dependents. There is no monthly cost to employee's for dental insurance.

Life Insurance

Standard Life Insurance Company

City paid insurance amount of $50,000 for Basic Life and $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Supplemental life insurance coverage available for purchase for you, your spouse and dependents with guaranteed issue amounts (GI).

Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)

Standard Life Insurance Company

City paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance plan which guarantees that you will receive 60% of your salary, up to $4,000, following a 90-day waiting period.

Workers' Compensation Insurance

SAIF Corporation

You are provided workers' compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statues.

Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

Benefits paid by PERS are funded from 2 sources:

• Member IAP contributions* paid on your behalf by the City (currently 6% of subject salary); and
• Employer contributions*
• contributions are made 6 months after employment (unless you are a previous or current member of PERS) and amounts are determined by PERS.

Vesting: Employee IAP Account - immediately, Pension Benefit Employer Contribution- 5 calendar years

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Canopy

The EAP offers 5 confidential counseling and 24-hour crisis help to employees and their families at no cost. Other services include educational resources, legal assistance and financial help.

Voluntary Employee Benefits Account (VEBA)

HRA Veba

City contributions* are made to a health reimbursement account to reimburse qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses and premiums you may incur on behalf of yourself, your spouse, dependents. The contribution amount is $100 per month.

• Contributions contributed monthly by the City or with leave transfer and/or cash-out funds.

Deferred Compensation Plan

MissinSquare Retirement

The City offers a 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan. Contribution amounts can be specified as a percentage or dollar amount for pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. Eligibility is at hire and participation in this plan is voluntary.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Allegiance

Flexible Spending Accounts save you money by reducing the taxes you pay. Your FSA contributions are deducted from each paycheck before federal, FICA and, in most cases, state taxes are calculated. Use your FSA contributions to pay for eligible expenses incurred by you, your spouse, and your dependents.

Holidays

The following holidays are observed throughout the year:

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Birthday, President's Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and one Personal Holiday.

In some years, employees are also eligible for 4 hours holiday on Christmas Eve and 4 hours holiday on New Years' Eve.

Vacation

Employees shall accumulate vacation in the following manner:

0-3 years:12 days (8 hours per month)

4-9 years:16.5 days (11 hours per month)

10-15 years:21.5 days (14.33 hours per month)

16-19 years:23.5 days (15.66 hours per month)

20+ years:25 days (16.67 hours per month)

Part-time employee vacation hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Vacation time may accumulate to maximum of 2 times yearly accrual. Excess vacation time will be transferred to employees VEBA account.

Sick Leave

At hire, 48 hours of sick time will be available. After a full 6 months of employment, sick hours will then be accrued a monthly basis at a rate of 8 hours per month.

Part-time employee sick hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Sick leave may be accumulated to 1080 hours. Anything over 1080 hours will be transferred to employees VEBA account.

Employer City of Lake Oswego

Address PO Box 369

Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034

Phone 503.534.4244

503.635.0220

Website http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr