Public Utility Worker 2

The City of Gresham has a vacancy in the Watershed Division for Stormwater Operations Public Utility Worker 2. This role performs maintenance for Greshams green stormwater infrastructure (detention ponds bioswales stormwater planters etc) using a variety of hand tools power tools and heavy equipment. This position will also be responsible for maintenance of the over 240 miles of storm pipe and 9600 inlets within Gresham city limits.

This job announcement will remain open until 3/1/26. First review of applications will take place Monday 3/2/26.

As Oregons 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.

What you will get to do

Green Infrastructure Maintenance

• Routine vegetation maintenance of green stormwater infrastructure assets using hand tools (such as rakes shovels clippers and pruning saws) power tools (such as string trimmers hedge trimmers chain saws leaf blowers and mowers).

• Ensure assets are functioning as designed to protect water quality and prevent flooding by clearing blockages removing sediment and repairing asset structures.

• Perform data entry of infrastructure cleaning and findings into the asset management system.

• Inspect clean and remove debris from Stormwater collection systems including mainlines laterals manholes and vegetated facilities.

• Use confined space entry equipment.

• Develop traffic control plans and utilize flaggers as needed.

Utility Locates

• Use GIS and TV reports to gather information needed to locate and mark out Stormwater collection mains and laterals.

• Use flagger and traffic control devices if needed.

Construction Repairs

• Perform skilled construction repair and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure.

• Operate a variety of power equipment and ensure public safety by preventing blockages and flooding.

• Use Vac truck to clean structures and hydro excavate.

• Use excavators backhoes and loaders for sediment removal from detention ponds and swales.

• Develop traffic control plans and utilize flaggers as needed.

Pesticide Application

• Obtain pesticide applicator license.

• Identify common invasive species and apply herbicides to control problematic growth.

Additional tasks may include

• Attending 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.

• Work after hours on over-time as needed.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Motorized vehicles and equipment including dump truck vac truck pickup truck utility truck excavator tamper plate compactor saws pumps string trimmers hedge trimmers chain saws leaf blowers and mowers compressors generators common hand and power tools shovels wrenches detection devices ditch witch hand-held radio cell phones IPad/tablet computers and other maintenance-related tools and equipment.

On Call After Hours Work

• Rotating responsibility to carry the on-call phone and respond to emergency locates sinkholes high water/flooding etc.

Qualities we are looking for

• An individual who likes physical labor working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Has construction and/or landscaping background.

• An effective team player who values partnerships and forms relationships to accomplish work.

• A strategic problem-solver who enjoys a challenge.

• A quick thinker who navigates obstacles with a positive can-do attitude.

• Someone who is self-motivated with a solid work ethic and has a natural inclination to identify efficiencies in work processes while maintaining accuracy.

• A safety minded person who embodies integrity.

• A friendly personality to interact with Gresham residents and visitors.

• Someone who has a passion for service to the Gresham community.

Work schedule/environment

• The typical work schedule will be four 10-hour days per week either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday.

• Work is predominantly performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and involves manual labor. This position will require being on-call on occasion to include nights weekends and holidays. Refer to the Public Utility Worker 2 class specification for additional details.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of equipment facilities materials methods and procedures used in maintenance construction and repair activities.

• Basic knowledge of computer operation and the ability to utilize computer for record keeping reports and operation of maintenance programs.

• Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.

• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.

• Ability to complete daily activities according to work schedule.

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to work and use tools and equipment safely and to wear task appropriate personal protective equipment; safely operate City vehicles and rolling stock.

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

• Ability to establish effective positive and cooperative working relationships with coworkers other employees and contract service providers.

• Work in environments requiring the use of a respirator

• Conduct work far off the ground in tall heights using a bucket truck

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Valid drivers license.

• Good driving record (based on our driving matrix below).

• 18 years of age or older.

• One year of full-time professional related experience such as performing underground excavation for wastewater stormwater and/or water installing underground utilities landscaping vegetation maintenance work and other related duties.

• Must possess the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) Pesticide applicators license is required within 12 months of hire

• CPR/AED and First Aid certification is required within 12 months of hire.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Space certification is required within 12 months of hire.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Competent Person certification is required within 12 months of hire.

• Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Flagger certification is required within 12 months of hire.

• Oregon or Washington Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsements is required within 6 months of hire.

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

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.

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability please provide your request in writing to or by phone to 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. Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the portal for important updates related to this process.

Veterans Preference

The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veterans preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Our Commitment

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. Please direct questions about this position to or

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check driving record review job-related physical and drug screen.