Seasonal Public Utility Worker

Overview

The City of Gresham has several job opportunities for Seasonal Public Utility Workers (PUW I) in our various Public Works Divisions at the Gresham Operations Center. The Stormwater, Wastewater, Water and Transportation Divisions are seeking qualified, reliable and hard-working individuals to maintain the city's stormwater and wastewater infrastructures, drinking water resources and roadways. If you enjoy being physically active, working outside, working in a team environment and want to help make your community clean, safe, and welcoming for all, join us!

Depending on assignment, work will commence in May and conclude in October 2026. The duration of each assignment is six (6) months. These are seasonal positions and not eligible for benefits, other than Oregon Sick Leave. Work schedules are established by division and will be either 5 days/8 hours per day or 4 days/10 hours per day, Monday through Friday.

This job posting will remain open until filled. Review of applications will take place the week of April 13th.

• Like physical labor working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Have a strong work ethic.
• Have integrity.
• Have a friendly personality to interact with citizens. Can work in a team or independently.
• Have construction and/or landscaping background.

As a Public Utility Worker, you will perform regular and recurring installation, maintenance, repair and testing activities on the City's sewer, storm water, streets, water systems, and related facilities. You will need to operate a variety of tools and equipment such as shovels, picks, tapping machine, power hacksaws, drills, welders, jackhammers, compressors, portable concrete saws, hand and riding mowers, powered edgers, back‑pack blowers, weed‑eaters, powered pole‑saws, chainsaws, skill saws, pressure washers, and brush chippers.

We want people who are willing to learn, work hard, show up on time each day with a good attitude, and can get along well with others while taking direction from supervisors. We will train people on all tasks to be performed. Seasonal employees support good roadways, clean water delivery, inviting park systems and environmentally sound processing of storm water and sewer waste.

• Receive good pay for hard work.
• Build a resume and gain trade skills and experiences that can equip you for a career in public works at the City of Gresham or elsewhere.
• Have a steady, set work schedule.
• Directly benefit community members and visitors.

• Work is performed both alone and as part of a team; mostly outside in varying weather conditions for long periods of time.
• May be exposure to loud noises, sewer systems, hot tar and asphalt, gases, fumes, paint chemicals and pesticides, and some risk of physical hazard from equipment.
• This position involves constant movement and some lifting of heavy objects.

• Basic maintenance and repair methods and procedures used in assigned area.
• Safety practices and procedures applicable to area of assignment.
• Safe and effective operating practices of light equipment used in assigned area.
• Electricity and electrically charged equipment and facilities. Computers and computer applications.
• Operate light equipment and power tools used in public works maintenance operations.
• Work independently or as part of a crew.
• Perform heavy manual work under confined and uncomfortable conditions.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with City employees and the public.
• Read and follow maps.
• Keep written records.
• Work in environments requiring the use of a respirator.
• Demonstrate pre‑trip inspections and display practical driving skills.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must be a high school graduate or have passed the GED test of equivalency.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess a good driving record (based on our driving matrix as listed below) and be at least 18 years of age by the date of the hire.
• Must possess the physical ability to lift objects and equipment ranging from 25…