Seasonal Public Utility Worker

The City of Gresham has several job opportunities for Seasonal Public Utility Workers (PUW I) in our various Public Works Divisions at the Gresham Operations Center. The Stormwater, Wastewater, Water and Transportation Divisions are seeking qualified, reliable and hard-working individuals to maintain city's stormwater and wastewater infrastructures, drinking water resources and roadways. If you enjoy being physically active, working outside, working in a team environment and want to help make your community clean, safe, and welcoming for all, join us!

Depending on assignment, work will commence in May and conclude in October 2026. The duration of each assignment is six (6) months. These are seasonal positions and not eligible for benefits, other than Oregon Sick Leave. Work schedules are established by division and will be either 5 days/8 hours per day or 4 days/10 hours per day, Monday through Friday.

This job posting will remain open until filled. First review of applications will take place the week of March 16th.

You may be a good fit for this job if you:

• Like physical labor working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Have a strong work ethic.
• Have integrity.
• Have a friendly personality to interact with citizens Can work in a team or independently.
• Have construction and or landscaping background.

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.

Learn more by watching these short videos:

• Come join the City's seasonal work crew:
• How I launched my career in Public Works:

As a Public Utility Worker, you will be responsible for performing regular and recurring installation, maintenance, repair and testing activities on the City's sewer, storm water, streets, water systems, and related facilities. You will need to operate a variety of tools and equipment such as: shovels, picks, tapping machine, 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.

We want people who are willing to learn, work hard, show up on time each day with a good attitude, and can get along well with others while taking direction from supervisors. We will train people on all tasks to be performed. Seasonal employees support good roadways, clean water delivery, inviting park systems and environmentally sound processing of storm water and sewer waste.

Although selected through competitive recruitment processes, many of our regular status, full-time Public Utility Workers began their careers as seasonal workers. In this role, you will:

• Receive good pay for hard work.
• Build a resume and gain trade skills and experiences that can equip you for a career in public works at the City of Gresham or elsewhere.
• Have a steady, set work schedule.
• Directly benefit community members and visitors.

Qualities we are looking for:

We want people who are willing to learn, work hard, show up on time each day with a good attitude, and can get along well with others while taking direction from supervisors. Ideal candidates:

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

Team Gresham Culture

Our why:
To foster a safe, thriving, and welcoming community for all.

Our promise:
We embrace the future and blaze the trail to excellence.

Our values:

• Service:
  We act with heart for the benefit of the community.
• Integrity:
  We are honest and accountable to each other and the community.
• Belonging:
  We lead with trust, welcome all, and seek to understand others.
• Teamwork:
  We join forces, align talents, and have fun!

Working conditions:

• Work is performed both alone and as part of a team; mostly outside in varying weather conditions for long periods of time. There may be exposure to loud noises, sewer systems, hot tar and asphalt, gasses, fumes, paint…