Seasonal Public Utility Worker 1

About the role

The City of Gresham is seeking Seasonal Public Utility Workers (PUW I) to maintain the city's stormwater and wastewater infrastructures, drinking water resources, and roadways. Positions are seasonal, starting in May 2026 and ending in October 2026, with a six-month duration.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular and recurring installation, maintenance, repair, and testing activities on the City's sewer, storm water, streets, water systems, and related facilities.
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment such as shovels, picks, tapping machines, power hacksaws, drills, welders, jackhammers, compressors, portable concrete saws, hand and riding mowers, powered edgers, back-pack blowers, weed-eaters, powered pole-saws, chainsaws, skill saws, pressure washers, and brush chippers.
• Support the maintenance of clean roads, safe water delivery, inviting parks, and environmentally sound processing of storm water and sewer waste.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or commitment to learn basic maintenance and repair methods and procedures used in assigned areas.
• Safety practices and procedures applicable to area of assignment.
• Safe and effective operating practices of light equipment used in assigned areas.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a crew.
• Ability to 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.
• Display practical driving skills.
• Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Communicate effectively - must understand instruction in English, both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated manual labor work experience.
• Experience working outdoors.
• Experience with landscaping and/or construction.
• Flagger certification.

Selection Process

• To apply, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.
• Required application materials include a complete online application and answers to supplemental questions.
• A review of application materials will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview.

Communication

• Candidates will be primarily contacted through email.
• Important updates will be communicated through the governmentjobs.com portal.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• 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.

Application Instructions

• Click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.
• Complete the online application.
• Provide answers to supplemental questions.