Public Utility Worker – Watershed

Position: Public Utility Worker 2 – Watershed

The City of Gresham has two vacancies in the Watershed Division for Public Utility Worker
2. These roles utilize a variety of power tools, heavy equipment and hand tools to perform maintenance and construction on over 240 miles of storm pipe and 9,600 inlets within Gresham city limits. These positions are also responsible for maintenance of Watershed’s green assets such as ponds, ditches, swales, rain gardens and others.

This job announcement will remain open until filled. First review of applications will take place the week of January 12, 2026.

As Oregon’s fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go ‘one step beyond’ to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways.

Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives.

Come build the future with us.

Position Description What you will get to do Infrastructure Cleaning

• Inspect, clean, and remove debris from Stormwater collection systems including mainlines, laterals, manholes, and vegetated facilities
• Perform data entry of infrastructure cleaning and findings into the asset management system
• Use confined space entry equipment
• Develop traffic control plans and utilize flaggers as needed

Utility Locates

• Use GIS and TV reports to gather information needed to locate and mark out Stormwater collection mains and laterals
• Use flagger and traffic control devices if needed

Construction Repairs

• Perform skilled construction, repair, and maintenance of Stormwater system facilities
• Operate a variety of power equipment and ensure public safety by preventing blockages and flooding
• Use excavators, tractor loader back hoes, and loaders for open trench excavations
• Use Vac truck to hydro excavate around utilities
• Install trenching and shoring equipment for open trench excavations
• Use confined space entry equipment
• Develop traffic control plans and utilize flaggers as needed

CCTV Inspections

• Inspect Stormwater collection lines and manholes either manually, or through remote cameras
• Inspect storm mains and laterals to confirm connections, breaks, and flow direction
• Coordinate with homeowners, inspectors, and contractors for inspections
• Perform data entry of inspections and findings into asset management system

Vegetation Work

• Use equipment such as weed trimmer, hedge trimmers, leaf blower, mower, and others to maintain vegetated storm facilities
• Develop traffic control plans and utilize flaggers as needed

Additional tasks may include

• Attending job-related trainings
• Read and respond to email messages
• Attend meetings
• Purchase supplies
• Participate in monthly shop cleanup activities
• Track and enter time and attendance for work completed

On Call – After Hours Work

• Rotating responsibility to carry the on-call phone and respond to emergency locates, sinkholes, high water/flooding, etc.

Qualities we are looking for

• An effective team player who values partnerships and forms relationships to accomplish work
• A strategic problem-solver who enjoys a challenge
• A quick thinker who navigates obstacles with a positive, can-do attitude
• Someone who is self-motivated with a solid work ethic and has a natural inclination to identify efficiencies in work processes while maintaining accuracy
• An individual who likes physical labor, working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• A safety minded person who embodies integrity
• A friendly personality to interact with Gresham residents and visitors
• Someone who has a passion for service to the Gresham…