Seasonal Public Utility Worker 2

The City of Gresham is seeking two (2) skilled reliable and hard-working individuals to work as Seasonal Public Utility Worker 2s (PUW 2) in 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 a Class 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 week of March 16th.

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 2026. You can expect to work a set schedule of 4 days/10-hour shifts during Monday - Friday and no weekends.

As Oregons 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.

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• 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 full-time Public Utility Workers began their careers as seasonal 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.

  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.

  • 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 pre-trip 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.

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 pre-trip 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 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 or by phone to 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 portal for important updates related to this process.

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. Please direct questions about this position to or

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