Public Utility Worker

Position: Public Utility Worker 2
The City of Gresham has a vacancy in the Watershed Division for Stormwater Operations Public Utility Worker
2. This role performs maintenance for Gresham's green stormwater infrastructure (detention ponds, bioswales, stormwater planters, etc) using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment. This position will also be responsible for maintenance of the over 240 miles of storm pipe and 9,600 inlets within Gresham city limits.

This job announcement will remain open until 3/1/26. First review of applications will take place Monday, 3/2/26.

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.

What you will get to do

Green Infrastructure Maintenance

* Routine vegetation maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure assets using hand tools (such as rakes, shovels, clippers, and pruning saws), power tools (such as string trimmers, hedge trimmers, chain saws, leaf blowers, and mowers).

* Ensure assets are functioning as designed to protect water quality and prevent flooding by clearing blockages, removing sediment, and repairing asset structures.

* Perform data entry of infrastructure cleaning and findings into the asset management system.

* Inspect, clean, and remove debris from Stormwater collection systems including mainlines, laterals, manholes, and vegetated facilities.

* 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 infrastructure.

* Operate a variety of power equipment and ensure public safety by preventing blockages and flooding.

* Use Vac truck to clean structures and hydro excavate.

* Use excavators, backhoes, and loaders for sediment removal from detention ponds and swales.

* Develop traffic control plans and utilize flaggers as needed.

Pesticide Application

* Obtain pesticide applicator license.

* Identify common invasive species and apply herbicides to control problematic growth.

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.

* Work after hours on over-time as needed.

Tools and Equipment Used

* Motorized vehicles and equipment, including dump truck, vac truck, pickup truck, utility truck, excavator, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, chain saws, leaf blowers, and mowers, compressors, generators, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, ditch witch, hand-held radio, cell phones, IPad/tablet, computers, and other maintenance-related tools and equipment.

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 individual who likes physical labor, working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

* Has construction and/or landscaping background.

* 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.

* 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 community.

Work schedule/environment

* The typical work schedule will be four 10-hour days per week either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday.

* Work is predominantly performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and involves manual labor.
This position will require being on-call on…