CDLSeasonal Public Utility Worker 2 - Transportation Operations
CDLSeasonal Public Utility Worker 2 - Transportation Operations
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16-03-2025
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The City of Gresham is seeking two 2 skilled reliable and hardworking individuals to work as SeasonalPublic Utility Worker 2s (PUW 2in our Transportation Division located at the City of Gresham Operations Center. The Seasonal PUW 2 is distinguished from Seasonal Public Utility Worker I positions by the performance of more complex work functions including the requirement of aClass A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Air Brake Endorsement. If you enjoy being physically active working outside working in a team environment and want to help make your community clean safe and welcoming to all join us and apply!This job posting will remain open until filled. First review of applications will take place the first week of March 2025.Seasonal PUW 2 are temporary assignments for six 6 months and not eligible for benefits other than Oregon Sick Leave. The seasonal work will run from the beginning of May through the end of October 2025. You can expect to work a set schedule of 4 days/10hour shifts during Monday Friday and no weekends.
As Oregons fourthlargest city Gresham is a welcoming community of hardworking 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 fastpaced 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.Position Description
Learn more by watching these short videos:
- Come join the Citys seasonal work crew: I launched my career in Public Works: will train on all tasks to be performed.Seasonal employees support good roadways in the City of Gresham. As a Seasonal PUW 2 you will perform installation maintenance repair activities on the Citys street systems and related facilities. To accomplish this work you will be required to operate a dump truck with a trailer a variety tools and equipment such as: shovels picks hand and riding mowers drills jackhammers compressors and portable concrete saws.
You will need to learn and understand basic maintenance and repair methods used in your assigned area. Learning and applying all safety practices and procedures are needed including the operation of light equipment and tools. You will use your computer skills to record data and information related to your work.
Although selected through competitive recruitment processes many of our regular status fulltime Public Utility Workers began their careers as seasonal workers. In this role you will:- 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 ofGresham or elsewhere
- Have a steady set work schedule
- Directly benefit community members and visitors
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.- Since the nature of this work involves physical movement your strength and agility are required to perform manual labor.
- Since the weather conditions can vary your adaptability to conditions that may be uncomfortable is of great importance.
- We welcome your good communication skills to interact with other City employees and citizens in a courteous manner.
- There will be times that you will drive City vehicles which will involve completion of pretrip inspections and safe practical driving skills.
- Your work will be done in a team environment with some tasks being done alone.
Team Gresham Culture
Our why:To foster a safe thriving and welcoming community for all.
Our promise: We embrace the future and blaze the trail to excellence.
Our values:- Service: We act with heart for the benefit of the community.
- Integrity: We are honest and accountable to each other and the community.
- Belonging: We lead with trust welcome all and seek to understand others.
- Teamwork: We join forces align talents and have fun!
Working Conditions:For some work tasks you may operate a variety of heavy equipment including backhoes loaders pavers rollers and tractors. Work is performed both alone and as part of a team; mostly outside in varying weather conditions for long periods of time. There may be exposure to loud noises sewer systems hot tar and asphalt gasses fumes paint chemicals and pesticides and some risk of physical hazard from equipment. This position involves constant movement and occasional lifting of heavy objects.
- Come join the Citys seasonal work crew: I launched my career in Public Works: will train on all tasks to be performed.Seasonal employees support good roadways in the City of Gresham. As a Seasonal PUW 2 you will perform installation maintenance repair activities on the Citys street systems and related facilities. To accomplish this work you will be required to operate a dump truck with a trailer a variety tools and equipment such as: shovels picks hand and riding mowers drills jackhammers compressors and portable concrete saws.
Qualifications
Competencies learned and demonstrated on the job:
Knowledge of or commitment to learn:- 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
Ability to:- 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
- Ability to work in environments requiring the use of a respirator.
- Demonstrate pretrip inspections and display practical driving skills.
- Physically perform the essential functions of the job. You must be able to bend lift dig squat (often in confined spaces and at times for extended periods) and stand for long periods.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- High school graduate or GED.
- One 1 to four 4 years of experience in related physical work.
- Valid Commercial drivers license (CDL) with air brake endorsement and 1 year experience driving Class A vehicles.
- Good driving record (based on our driving matrix).
- No previous DOT drug and alcohol testing violations.
- Must be at least 18 years of age on hire date.
- Must have the physical ability to lift objects and equipment ranging from 25 to 85 pounds and perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Effective communication skills must understand instructions in English both orally and in writing.
Please note: City vehicles may be either standard or automatic. We need someone who can operate both proficiently.
Driving Matrix:
You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions:- A major traffic violation or accident that results in death or major injury.
- Driving under the influence (DUI) charge within the last 5 years.
- Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3year period or more than 2 within a oneyear period.
- Have more than 2 accidents within a 3year period.
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check driving record review FMCSA Clearinghouse full query jobrelated physical and drug screen.Selection Process
To Apply:Click Apply at the top of this posting.
Required Application Materials:- Complete online application (do not put see resume in any fields)
- Answers to supplemental questions
- 3 Professional references
A review of application materials minimum qualifications and experience will determine those applicants to be invited to an interview. This recruitment will be used to fillonly seasonalpositions needed to complete seasonal workloads.
Communication with candidates will be done primarily through email. 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 portal for important updates related to this process.
As a CDL holder you will need to supply your personal and employment driving records for the last ten years as well as ensure you are registered in the FMCSA Clearinghouse. More information can be provided via phone toor .
If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability please provide your request in writing to or contact the Recruiter atupon submitting the required application materials.
If you need further assistance in completing your online application or need a computer to do so please contact us to schedule an appointment.Veterans 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 veterans 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 Veterans 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.
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