The City of Gresham is excited to announce an entry-level opportunity in the Watershed Division as a Public Utility Worker 1. This role utilizes power and hand tools to help perform maintenance and construction on over 240 miles of storm pipe and 9,600 inlets within Gresham city limits. This position is also responsible for maintenance of Watersheds green assets such as ponds, ditches, swales, rain gardens and others.

What you will get to do:

Perform vegetation work
Maintain vegetated facilities to include: ponds, swales, stormwater planters, regional facilities, and others
Utilize a variety of tools and equipment such as weed trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, mowers, and other tools
Conduct traffic control and flagging as needed
Enter data and findings into the City’s asset management system.
Maintain Stormwater infrastructure
Assist Public Utility Worker 2’s with inspections, cleaning, and removal of debris from Stormwater collection systems to include mainlines, laterals, manholes, and vegetated facilities
Enter cleaning data and discoveries into the City’s asset management system
Conduct construction repairs
Assist Public Utility Worker 2’s with construction, repair and maintenance of Stormwater facilities.
Operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment and ensure public safety by preventing blockages and flooding
Assist with use of the Vac truck to hydro excavate around utilities
Assist with use of excavators, backhoes, and loaders for sediment removal from detention ponds and swales.
Perform traffic control
Engage in traffic control and flagging duties as needed to perform work
Pesticide Application
Apply herbicides to control unwanted weeds
Learn and recognize basic plant identification
Obtain pesticide applicator license
Additional tasks may include:
Attending job-related trainings
Read and respond to email messages
Attend meetings
Purchase supplies
Participate in monthly shop cleanup activities
Tract and enter time and attendance for work completed
Work after hours on over-time as needed

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 wellwith others while taking direction from supervisors. Ideal candidates:

Like physical labor, working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Have a strong work ethic and are reliable
Have integrity and are safety minded
Have a friendly personality to interact with Gresham community
Can work in a team or independently
Have construction and/or landscaping background
Have an interest in serving the Gresham community

Work schedule/environment:

Work schedule will consist of 4 days per week for 10 hours each day with a 30-minute lunch either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED
Up to one year of related work experience
Must be 18 years of age or older
Valid Driver's License
Good driving record (according to our driving matrix below)

Required licenses and certifications:

Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) Pesticide applicators license is required within 6 months of hire
CPR/AED and First Aid certification is required within 6 months of hire.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Space certification is required within 6 months of hire.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Competent Person certification is required within 6 months of hire.
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Flagger certification is required within 6 months of hire.

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.

Selection Process

To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of the linked job bulletin.

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.

For more details and to apply, visit: https://GreshamOregon.gov/jobs

If you have questions, please contact HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov

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