Public Utility Worker 1 - Transportation

Public Utility Worker 1 - Transportation

The City of Gresham has a vacancy in the Transportation Division for a Public Utility Worker 1 - Transportation. This entry-level role supports roadway and right-of-way maintenance by assisting Public Utility Worker 2 staff, performing general shop and yard maintenance, operating light equipment and tools, transporting materials, and learning to perform field maintenance activities throughout Gresham city limits. These positions provide essential support to keep transportation infrastructure clean, safe, and functional for the traveling public. This is a limited-duration assignment that includes full benefits and is anticipated to extend to June 30th, 2027 from the date of hire based on available funding and budget approval. 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.

Position Description

What you will get to do :

• Perform light power tool and small equipment maintenance.
• Perform general shop and yard maintenance.
• Pick up and deliver parts and materials.
• Shuttle vehicles to Fleet for servicing.
• Assist with inventory and organization of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Readiness of the shop for daily field operations.
• Assist Public Utility Worker 2 staff in maintaining and repairing roadways, bridges, sidewalks, and rights-of-way.
• Patch potholes, perform sweeping, assist with paving tasks, and support debris removal.
• Fabricate and install street signs and pavement markings under supervision.
• Paint markings, dividers, and parking spaces as assigned.
• Remove debris and garbage from City rights-of-way.
• Perform vegetation maintenance including mowing, pulling weeds, and trimming vegetation.
• Collect and maintain basic data, and assist with traffic control for emergencies and daily field tasks.
• Operate a variety of basic tools and equipment including shovels, picks, string trimmers, mowers, drills, jackhammers, and similar tools.
• Operate a light-duty truck to pick up and deliver materials and remove debris.
• Assist with maintaining assigned tools and equipment, including changing oil, filters, mower blades, and other basic service tasks.
• Learn to operate equipment such as forklifts, loaders, and rollers.
• As experience is gained, perform a broader range of equipment operation with increasing independence.
• Attend job-related trainings.
• Read and respond to email messages.
• Attend meetings.
• Purchase supplies.
• Participate in monthly shop cleanup activities.
• Track and enter time and attendance for work completed. Perform other duties as assigned. On Call After Hours Work
• May participate in after-hours callouts to support roadway debris removal, emergency response, and other assigned tasks.

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Qualifications

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Selection Process

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

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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 HRRecruiting@GreshamOregon.gov, 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.

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