Public Works Department, Utility Worker - C&R

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

Job summary

The City of Pendleton’s Public Works Department, Construction and Repair (C&R) Division, is accepting applications for a Utility Worker. A Commercial Driver's License is required, along with knowledge of power equipment, tools, and street, water, and sewer construction and maintenance.

The role involves operating light to medium equipment and performing semi-skilled maintenance in all weather. The position offers a salary of $4,190–$5,641 per month DOQ with excellent benefits, and is open

Qualifications

• Requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• 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 and keep simple operating records.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and perform strenuous tasks in all weather.

Skills

Commercial Driver's License

Power equipment operation

Record keeping

Teamwork

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. Requires: 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; and ability to perform strenuous tasks in all types of weather. Salary range is $4,190-$5,641 per month DOQ plus excellent benefits. This position is open until filled with first review on September 22, 2026. The City of Pendleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.