Public Works Department, Utility Worker - C&R

Pendleton; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The City of Pendleton is accepting applications for a Utility Worker in the Public Works Department, Construction and Repair (C&R) Division. The role requires a Commercial driver’s license and the ability to operate light to medium equipment, perform maintenance, and follow instructions.

Candidates should demonstrate teamwork, the ability to work in all weather, and the capacity to maintain simple records. Excellent benefits are provided; first review on 2026-09-22, with the position open until

Qualifications

• Commercial driver's license required.
• Knowledge of operation of power equipment (tractors, mixers, loaders, etc.).
• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in street, water, and sewer construction and maintenance.
• Ability to operate light to medium equipment skillfully and safely.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled maintenance and construction work.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to keep simple operating records.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform strenuous tasks in all types of weather.

Skills

CDL

Equipment operation

Tools & maintenance knowledge

Record keeping

Teamwork

Weather endurance

Follow instructions

Job description

Public Works Department, Utility Worker - C&R

The City is accepting applications for a Utility Worker position in the City of Pendleton’s Public Works Department, Construction and Repair (C&R) Division.

• a Commercial driver's license
• working knowledge of operation of power equipment, including tractors, mixers, loaders, etc.
• working knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in street, water, and sewer construction and maintenance
• ability to skillfully and safely operate from light to medium equipment
• ability to perform semi-skilled maintenance and construction work
• ability to follow oral and written instructions
• ability to keep simple operating records
• ability to work cooperatively with others
• ability to perform strenuous tasks in all types of weather

Salary range is $4,190-$5,641 per month DOQ plus excellent benefits.

• excellent benefits

This position is open until filled with first review on September 22, 2026.

The City of Pendleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.