Utility Worker - Assignment (Mutiple Departments)
Company: City of Bend, OR
Location: Bend
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Salary : $46,217.60 - $58,988.80 Annually
Location : Bend, OR
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 20230284-6
Department: Transportation & Mobility
Opening Date: 03/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary
The City of Bend's Transportation and Mobility Department is
actively recruiting for three (3) full-time, seasonal/temporary
General Laborer positions. Temporary positions are limited-benefit
eligible, 'at will' temporary, non-represented positions.
This class performs a wide variety of manual semi-skilled
duties:
Applications received by Friday, April 19, 2024 (4/19/2024) at
12:00 pm (noon) PDT will receive preference for initial review, but
the position will remain open until filled.
An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment to be
utilized for future positions. the eligibility list will be valid
for up to six (6) months.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This is an entry level position into a Public Works career serving
the community by accomplishing the visions and goals of the
Department and the City through excellent internal and external
customer service, teamwork and producing outstanding results.
This class performs a variety of manual tasks of an unskilled or
semi-skilled nature in the repair and maintenance of City
facilities such as streets, water systems, wastewater systems,
cemetery, airport, and other City properties depending on area of
assignment. More experienced employees may operate a variety of
equipment on a limited basis.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Distinguished from the Street and Water Utility series, incumbents
are entry level with minimal experience and certifications
required.
COMPLEXITY OF WORK
Complexity:
Work is considered routine or basic. Most situations are resolved
using standard procedures and established guidelines. Requires
knowledge of procedures and the ability to evaluate and select the
correct solution from defined alternatives.
Degree of Independence:
Follows standard practices with supervision but must be monitored
when carrying out any deviations; progress is regularly monitored,
and all outcomes are reviewed.
Decision Making Authority:
Follows established policies, procedures, and practices, and makes
no independent decisions. May make recommendations to work
procedures, policies, and practices.
Functions, Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
The information provided below encompasses the essential functions
and capabilities linked with this position.
Duties and Responsibilities
The individual in this position is expected to engage in the
following work-related activities.
This position is a non-management position and does not encompass
supervisory responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
Skill Profile
The individual in this position is expected to possess and exhibit
the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The following are the minimum qualifications for this position:
The City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and
preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. At the City of
Bend, we don't just accept differences; we value them. We are proud
to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with
Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Oregon Equal Pay
Act.
Employee Benefit Overview
August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Regular Full Time Benefits:
Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding
with or following date of hire.
(If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the
month, coverage is effective that day.)
High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Medical, Vision and Prescription Coverage
Underwritten by PacificSource Health Plans
Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total monthly premium.
Benefit-eligible part-time employee premiums are pro-rated
according to their regularly-scheduled hours, either at 50%
(employees working 20-29 hours per week) or 75% (employees working
30-39 hours per week) of the full monthly premium.
Employee monthly premium: Employee Employee & Dependents
Full-time Employees $ 62.76 $156.90
Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week) $156.90 $392.24
Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week) $313.80 $784.48
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Third Party Administrator -- PacificSource Administrators (PSA)
This is an employer-funded account designed to reimburse employees
for IRS-qualified medical expenses. Reimbursements are tax-free,
and any unused HRA Comp-A fund amounts at the end of the plan year
are transferred to the employee's VEBA account following first full
year of employment (see below for VEBA account information).
Coinsurance (Med-G) funding remaining at plan year end is forfeited
and does not roll to the VEBA.
Employee monthly premium portion: Employee Employee &
Dependents
Full-time Employees HRA (Comp - A) $2,000 $4,000
Coinsurance (Med - G) $1,250 $1,781
Part-time 1 Employees HRA (Comp - A) $1,500 $3,000
(30-39 hours per week) Coinsurance (Med - G) $937.50 $1,335.75
Part-time 2 Employees HRA (Comp - A) $1,000 $2,000
(20-29 hours per week) Coinsurance (Med - G) $625 $890.50
Employees also have the option to self-fund a Flexible Spending
Account (FSA) for unreimbursed medical expenses to offset potential
out-of-pocket liability under the medical/dental plans and
potentially shelter their HRA Comp-A account to allow for larger
rollover to their VEBA account at plan year end.
First Stop Health - Telemedicine: The City of Bend provides First
Stop Health (FSH) telemedicine benefits for FREE to all
medical-enrolled employees and up to seven (7) of their immediate
family members.
Dental Plan
Underwritten by MODA
$2,000 calendar year benefit maximum per covered individual
includes $1,000 one-time orthodontia benefit.
Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total composite
monthly premium. Part-time benefit-eligible employee premiums are
pro-rated according to their regularly scheduled work hours (50%
for employees working 20-29 hours per week; 75% for those working
30-39 hours per week).
Employee composite monthly premium: Employee with/without
Dependents
Full-time Employees $12.70
Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week) $31.74
Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week) $63.48
VEBA Plan
Administered by HRA VEBA
Individual employee account that receives tax-free rollover amounts
from the City-funded HRA Comp-A account remaining at the end of
each plan year. The account belongs to the employee and may be
invested in mutual funds similar to deferred compensation. The
account can grow, tax free, and be used for future medical expenses
and can be used either while still employed or after
separation/retirement.
Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA)
Participation in the City of Bend's Flexible Spending Plan is
voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health
care-related expenses and dependent care through pre-tax payroll
deduction.
Life, Personal Accident (AD&D) & Long-Term Disability Plans
Underwritten by New York Life
Group Basic Term Life Insurance: Benefit-eligible employees working
at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a coverage amount of
one times the employees annual salary, to a maximum benefit of
$150,000, with a minimum benefit of $50,000. Coverage includes
person accidentcoverage for loss of life and/or limb, per scheduled
benefit package amounts.
Group Long-term Disability Insurance:Benefit-eligible employees
working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a a benefit of
up to 66.67% of employee's covered earnings to a maximum of $9,000
per month.
Voluntary Life and AD&D: Active, full time employees of the
City of Bend regularly working a minimum of 20 hours per week are
elgibile for additional voluntary coverage for the employee,
spouse/domestic partner and dependent children.
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System.
Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar
months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked
per 12-month period. Contributions on the employee's behalf begin
following completion of the six-month waiting period. The City
makes "employer" contribution based on the employee's Tier I, II or
OPSRP member status. The City also makes the "employee" member
contribution of 6% of salary. For complete PERS program details,
visit the website
Employee Assistance Program
Underwritten by Canopy
This City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately
solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in
general. Services are free to employees, their dependents and
household members.
The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit
programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction:
Temporary Medical Only Benefit's:
Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding
with or following date of hire.
(If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the
month, coverage is effective that day.)
High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Medical, Vision, Prescription coverage
Underwritten by PacificSource Health Plans
Full-time, temporary employee(s) currently pay 10% of the total
employee(s) monthly premium. Full-time, temporary employees are
eligible for employee-only medical coverage. However, there is
family coverage avaliable should the employee choose to enroll and
assume financial responsibility for the difference of premium.
Employee monthly premium: Employee Employee & Dependents
Full-time Employees $ 62.76 $1,004.11
Deductible $2,000 $4,000
Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA)
Participation in the City of Bend's Flexible Spending Plan is
voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health
care-related expenses and dependent care Uthrough pre-tax payroll
deduction.
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System.
Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar
months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked
per 12-month period. Contributions on the employee's behalf begin
following completion of the six-month waiting period. The City
makes "employer" contribution based on the employee's Tier I, II or
OPSRP member status. The City also makes the "employee" member
contribution of 6% of salary. For complete PERS program details,
visit the website
Employee Assistance Program
Underwritten by Canopy
This City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately
solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in
general. Services are free to employees, their dependents and
household members.
The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit
programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction:
If you have Federal student loan debt, (private student loans not
included), or are considering going back to school, you may benefit
from the Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
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