Public Utility Worker 2

City of Gresham, OR; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Gresham is seeking a Public Utility Worker 2 to support the Transportation Division in maintaining and repairing the City's transportation infrastructure. The role involves outdoor, labor-intensive tasks across roadways, signs, markings, and rights-of-way, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience; several certifications including CPR/First Aid, OSHA, and CDL Class A are required within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of related work experience (construction, landscaping, concrete installation).
• Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid within 12 months of hire.
• OSHA Confined Space, OSHA Competent Person, and ODOT Flagger certifications required within specified timeframes; CDL Class A with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsements within six months.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain roadways, bridges and rights-of-way.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment including bucket trucks and heavy machinery.
• Perform concrete construction (sidewalks, driveways, ADA ramps).
• Provide public service by responding to inquiries and service requests.
• Maintain signs, markings, and city lots; manage vegetation.
• Work four 10-hour days per week outdoors in varying weather.

Skills

Team player

Problem solving

Quick thinker

Self-motivated

Physical fitness

Safety minded

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Gresham is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Public Utility Worker 2 vacancy in the Transportation Division of the Department of Environmental Services. This position will work in a team environment 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.

This position will be open through 10/6/26, however first review of applications for interview will be taking place 9/23/26. Please have your application in before 9/23/26 for first consideration.

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:

Repair and maintain roadways, bridges and rights-of-way

• Install, maintain, seal, and repair roadways, sidewalks, and bridges.
• Assist in removing damaged road areas for excavation.
• Prepare streets for overlays and slurry seals.
• Patch, fill potholes, pave and sweep.
• Fabricate and install street signs, barricades, traffic control devices and pavement markings.
• Paint traffic markings, dividers, and parking spaces.
• Maintain City lots and rights-of-way to include removal of debris and garbage.
• Mow, spray, pull weeds, and trim vegetation.
• Collect and maintain data of street signs, traffic control devices, pavement markings, and others.
• Control traffic for emergencies and daily tasks.

Repair and maintain signs, markings and rights-of-way:

• Fabricate, install and assure proper placement of street signs, barricades, traffic control devices, and pavement markings.
• Paint traffic markings, dividers, bridges, and parking spaces.
• Maintain City lots and rights-of-way and remove debris and garbage.
• Mow, spray, pull weeks and trim vegetation.
• Operate light to heavy equipment, bucket truck, and commercial vehicles.

Perform concrete construction

• Excavate, form, pour, and finish concrete sidewalks, driveways and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) ramps.
• Collect and maintain data associated with concrete projects throughout the City of Gresham.

Operate a variety of vehicles, trailers, equipment and tools

• Backhoes, Excavators, Loaders, Dump trucks, Light-Duty trucks, Bucket trucks, Sweepers, Pavers, Rollers, Welders, Compressors, Mowers, and a wide variety of other hand and power tools.

Perform winter operations

• Operate light-duty trucks to 10 yard dump trucks with trailers, plows, sanders, and/or de-icers.
• Collect and maintain data.
• May include working nights.

Provide service to the public

• Respond to and resolve 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:

• An effective team player who values partnerships and forms relationships to accomplish work.
• A strategic problem-solver who enjoys a challenge.
• A quick thinker who navigates obstacles with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Someone who is self-motivated with a solid work ethic and has a natural inclination to identify efficiencies in work processes while maintaining accuracy.
• An individual who likes physical labor, working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• A safety minded person who embodies integrity.
• A friendly personality to interact with Gresham residents and visitors.
• Someone who has a passion for service to the Gresham community.

Work schedule/environment:

• The work schedule will be four 10-hour days per week, Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Schedules may be adjusted based on City needs and operational requirements. The schedule for the first week of work will be Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, for training purposes.

Knowledge of:

• Practices, principles, procedures, regulations, standards, and techniques as they relate to public works operations, construction, repair, and maintenance.
• Traffic systems, traffic signs and traffic markings.
• 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.
• Understand and interpret technical manuals, work orders, specifications, blueprints, and other technical materials.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and light to heavy equipment.
• Work in environments requiring the use of a respirator.
• 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.
• Conduct work far off the ground in tall heights using a bucket truck.
• Physically perform the essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Good driving record (based on our driving matrix below).
• 18 years of age or older.
• One year of related work experience which includes construction, landscaping, and concrete installation.
• Must possess the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Required certifications and licenses:

• CPR/AED and First Aid certification is required within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Space certification is required within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Competent Person certification is required within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Flagger certification is required within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Oregon or Washington Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsements is required within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to those with ADA ramp experience.

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.

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 [e-mail], 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 [e-mail].

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