Public Utility Worker Gresham Gresham

Position Description

Green Stormwater Maintenance Operator performs routine maintenance on Gresham’s green stormwater infrastructure (detention ponds, bioswales, stormwater planters, etc.) using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment. The operator is also responsible for maintenance of the over 240 miles of storm pipe and 9,600 inlets within Gresham city limits.

• 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 as needed.
• Develop traffic control plans and utilize flaggers for on‑site safety.
• Use GIS and TV reports to locate and mark out stormwater collection mains and laterals; use flagger and traffic control devices when required.
• Operate a variety of power equipment and ensure public safety by preventing blockages and flooding.
• Use vacuum 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 for construction repairs.
• Obtain pesticide applicator license; identify invasive species and apply herbicides to control problematic growth.
• Attend 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, and work after hours or overtime as needed.

Motorized vehicles and equipment, including dump truck, vacuum truck, pickup truck, utility truck, excavator, tamper, plate compactor, saws, pumps, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, chain saws, leaf blowers, 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.

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

• Enjoys physical labor and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Has construction and/or landscaping background.
• Effective team player who values partnerships and forms relationships to accomplish work.
• Strategic problem‑solver who enjoys a challenge.
• Quick thinker who navigates obstacles with a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Self‑motivated with a solid work ethic and a natural inclination to identify efficiencies in work processes while maintaining accuracy.
• Safety‑minded person who embodies integrity.
• Friendly personality to interact with Gresham residents and visitors.
• Passion for service to the Gresham community.

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 occasion to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction and repair activities.
• Basic knowledge of computer operation and the ability to utilize computer for record keeping, reports, and operation of maintenance programs.
• Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
• Ability to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outside in varying weather…