Public Utility Worker 1 - Transportation

The Transportation Operations Division within the City of Gresham is seeking candidates for an entry-level role as a Public Utility Worker 1.  This is a limited-duration assignment that includes full benefits and is anticipated for a length of 2 years from the date of hire based on available funding and budget approval.  This position will assist the Public Utility Worker 2’s in a team environment, working outdoors in various weather conditions to perform labor intensive activities to maintain and repair the City’s transportation infrastructure.   The Transportation Operations crew is overseen by a Transportation Superintendent and consists of 3 Public Works Field Operations Supervisors, 2 Public Utility Worker Seniors, and 19 Public Utility Worker 2’s.

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:

• Form, pour, and finish concrete
• Perform general shop maintenance
  • Light power tool and small equipment maintenance
  • Shop and yard maintenance
  • Run parts and materials errands
  • Shuttle vehicles to and from the Fleet shop
• Repair and maintain roadways, bridges and rights-of-way
  • Assist the Public Utility Worker 2’s in installing, maintaining, sealing, and repairing roadways, sidewalks, and bridges
  • Assist in removing damaged road areas for excavation
  • Prepare streets for overlays and slurry seals
  • Patching, fill potholes, pave and sweep
  • Assist in fabricating and installing street signs, barricades, traffic control devices and pavement markings
  • Paint traffic markings, dividers, and parking spaces
  • Assist in maintaining City lots and rights-of-way to include removal of debris and garbage
  • Mow, spray, pull weeds, and trim vegetation
  • Assist in collecting and maintaining data of street signs, traffic control devices, pavement markings, and others
  • Control traffic for emergencies and daily tasks
  • Assist with snow removal operations
• Provide service to the public
  • Assist with responding to and resolving inquiries and complaints regarding transportation related public works matters and service requests
  • Provide information within scope of knowledge or refers to other, more experienced transportation crew members

Qualities we are looking for:

We want someone who is 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. Ideal candidates:

• Like physical labor, working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Have a strong work ethic and are reliable
• Have integrity and are safety minded
• Have a friendly personality to interact with Gresham community
• Can work in a team or independently
• Have construction and/or landscaping background
• Have an interest in serving the Gresham community

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Up to one year of related experience
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license
• Good driving record (according to our driving matrix below) 

Required certifications:

• CPR/AED and First Aid certification is required within 6 months of hire.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Space certification is required within 6 months of hire.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Competent Person certification is required within 6 months of hire.

• Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Flagger certification is required within 6 months of hire 

• A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury.
• Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.
• Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one- year period.  
• Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.

Required application materials:

• Complete online application (Do not type 'see resume' in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)
• Answers to supplemental questions

The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Oregon Equal Pay.

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, or by phone to 503-618-2729, upon submitting the required application documents. 

A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview.  Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.  

Veteran's Preference 

The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.  

Our Commitment The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.  Please direct questions about this position to 503-618-2729 or HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov. 

If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627. 

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, job-related physical, drug screen and driving record review. 

Salary : $47,881 - $61,104