Public Utility Worker 1 - Watershed

The City of Gresham is excited to announce an entry-level opportunity in the Watershed Division as a Public Utility Worker 1.  This role utilizes power and hand tools to help perform maintenance and construction on over 240 miles of storm pipe and 9,600 inlets within Gresham city limits. This position is also responsible for maintenance of Watersheds green assets such as ponds, ditches, swales, rain gardens and others.

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:

• Perform vegetation work
  • Maintain vegetated facilities to include: ponds, swales, stormwater planters, regional facilities, and others  
  • Utilize a variety of tools and equipment such as weed trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, mowers, and other tools
  • Conduct traffic control and flagging as needed
  • Enter data and findings into the City’s asset management system.
• Maintain Stormwater infrastructure
  • Assist Public Utility Worker 2’s with inspections, cleaning, and removal of debris from Stormwater collection systems to include mainlines, laterals, manholes, and vegetated facilities
  • Enter cleaning data and discoveries into the City’s asset management system
• Conduct construction repairs
  • Assist Public Utility Worker 2’s with construction, repair and maintenance of Stormwater facilities.
  • Operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment and ensure public safety by preventing blockages and flooding
  • Assist with use of the Vac truck to hydro excavate around utilities
  • Assist with use of excavators, backhoes, and loaders for sediment removal from detention ponds and swales.
• Perform traffic control
  • Engage in traffic control and flagging duties as needed to perform work
• Pesticide Application
  • Apply herbicides to control unwanted weeds
  • Learn and recognize basic plant identification
  • Obtain pesticide applicator license
• Additional tasks may include:
  • Attending job-related trainings
  • Read and respond to email messages 
  • Attend meetings
  • Purchase supplies
  • Participate in monthly shop cleanup activities
  • Tract and enter time and attendance for work completed
  • Work after hours on over-time as needed

 

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 wellwith 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

Work schedule/environment:  

Work schedule will consist of 4 days per week for 10 hours each day with a 30-minute lunch either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday.  Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Knowledge of:

• Laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances affecting City policies and operations
• City government administration, organization, functions, and services
• Practices, principles, procedures, regulations, standards, and techniques as they relate to public works operations, construction, repair, and maintenance
• Safety methods and practices used in public works operations, equipment operation, pesticide application, and the use of hand and power tools
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff
• Communication principles, practices, and techniques
• Modern office practices and methods, computer equipment, and software applications

Ability to:

• Exercise discretion in confidential and sensitive matters
• Interpret, apply, and enforce compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and light equipment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external contacts
• Operate office equipment and technology tools including personal computers, laptop computers and printers, and presentation equipment
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively
• Physically perform the essential job functions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Up to one year of related work experience
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License
• Good driving record (according to our driving matrix below)

Required licenses and certifications:

• Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) Pesticide applicators license is required within 6 months of hire
• 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.

DRIVING MATRIX: You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions:

• 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.

To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.

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, reference checks, driving record review, job-related physical and drug screen.

Salary : $47,881 - $61,104