Public Works Lead – Street Division

Salary: $30.93 – $41.46 Hourly

Location : 9600 SW Allen Blvd. Beaverton, OR

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: FY22/23-00782

Department: Public Works

Division: Operations Street Construction

Opening Date: 09/28/2023

Closing Date: 10/16/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position

The Public Works Street Division is seeking a skilled and motivated person to join the team as the Lead. The Street team is dedicated to maintaining Beaverton’s public infrastructure, including streets, sidewalks, multi-use paths, and bridges, ensuring their safety and accessibility.

The crew Lead is responsible for managing routine construction and maintenance projects. This will involve planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of the crew, as well as performing a full range of construction, installation, maintenance, and repair tasks. The Lead also has administrative duties that are important for keeping the work flowing effectively and efficiently.

We are looking for someone who has strong leadership abilities, as well as a comprehensive understanding of construction and maintenance processes. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively organize the work of the team, prioritize tasks, and ensure safety and quality standards are maintained.

This is a full-time, exempt, SEIU-classified position. There is one vacancy.

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.
Responsibilities

1. Coordinate Street projects: develop work plans, timelines, and resource allocations. Monitor progress to ensure all projects meet objectives and follow environmental practices.
2. Serve as a member of the street/traffic systems section leadership team. Prepare reports, provide input into the five-year plan, and assist with budget preparation and monitoring.
3. Coordinate work activities with staff, customers, contractors, vendors, and the public. May develop contract specifications for bid requests.
4. Oversee the daily activities of the Street crew, including Operators, Technicians, and seasonal workers.
5. Assign, schedule, and review staff work. Provide coaching to employees and provide input into performance evaluations. Participate in selection processes.
6. Perform work of the street crew, including operating heavy equipment (loaders, backhoes, ten-yard dump trucks, street cutting saw, ice sanding equipment and trailer, jack hammer, trenching machine, street paving/crack sealing machines, etc.) Identify equipment needs and ensure equipment is properly maintained.
7. Review record keeping and documentation to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal agencies, laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.
8. Provide instruction and coaching for employees on safe and proper use of equipment.
9. Additional duties are outlined in the class specification.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; and
• Five (5) years’ experience in the operations, installation, construction, repair, and maintenance of Street infrastructure, including 1 year operating heavy equipment, and
• 1 year in a lead role; 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-A with air brake and tank endorsements
• ADA Curb Ramp construction certification
• Traffic flagger training within three months of hire
• First Aid and CPR certification within six months of hire
• Ability to acquire Road Scholar 2 certification after hire
• Ability to pass reference checks and satisfy the requirements of a background check, physical exam, and drug screen.

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: $30.93 – $41.46 hourly
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 Down

Gross cash compensation
Starting stepStep 1Step 4Step 7Yearly salary$64,339.44 $74,487.96 $86,232.84 Estimated benefits paid by the city – non-cash compensationPublic Employees Retirement System fully paid contributions for employee $3,377.82$3,910.62$4,527.22Medical & Dental – Max city contributions for employee +1 (dollar value)$22,672.68$22,672.68$22,672.68Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA; 3% contribution$1,930.18$2,234.64$2,586.99No-cost Tri-Met public transportation pass (dollar value)$1,200.00$1,200.00$1,200.00Total estimated non-cash compensation/benefits$29,180.68$30,017.94$30,986.89 Total salary and estimated non-cash compensation value$93,520.12$104,505.90$117,219.73

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

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

02

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

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Commercial Driver’s License-A with air brake and tank endorsements?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently have ADA curb ramp construction certification?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of experience do you have working with street construction and infrastructure?

• 4 years or less
• 5-6 years
• 7-9 years
• 10 or more years
• None of the above

06

Plese describe your experience working in a lead or supervisory role, or leading the work of coworkers.

Required Question