Seasonal Public Utility Worker

The City of Gresham is seeking two (2) skilled, reliable and hard-working individuals to work as Seasonal Public Utility Worker 2s (PUW
2) in our Transportation Division located at the City of Gresham Operations Center. The Seasonal PUW 2 is distinguished from Seasonal Public Utility Worker I positions by the performance of more complex work functions, including the requirement of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake Endorsement. If you enjoy being physically active, working outside, working in a team environment, and want to help make your community clean, safe, and welcoming to all, join us and apply!

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

Seasonal PUW 2 are temporary assignments for six (6) months and not eligible for benefits, other than Oregon Sick Leave. The seasonal work will run from the beginning of May through the end of October 2026. You can expect to work a set schedule of 4 days/10-hour shifts during Monday - Friday and no weekends.

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:

We will train on all tasks to be performed. Seasonal employees support good roadways in the City of Gresham. As a Seasonal PUW 2, you will perform installation, maintenance, repair activities on the City's street systems and related facilities. To accomplish this work, you will be required to operate a dump truck with a trailer, a variety tools and equipment such as: shovels, picks, hand and riding mowers, drills, jackhammers, compressors and portable concrete saws.

You will need to learn and understand basic maintenance and repair methods used in your assigned area. Learning and applying all safety practices and procedures are needed including the operation of light equipment and tools. You will use your computer skills to record data and information related to your work.

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 someone who is 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.

• Since the nature of this work involves physical movement, your strength and agility are required to perform manual labor.
• Since the weather conditions can vary, your adaptability to conditions that may be uncomfortable is of great importance.
• We welcome your good communication skills to interact with other City employees and citizens in a courteous manner.
• There will be times that you will drive City vehicles which will involve completion of pre-trip inspections and safe, practical driving skills.
• Your work will be done in a team environment with some tasks being done alone.

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
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For some work tasks, you may operate a variety of heavy equipment including backhoes, loaders, pavers, rollers, and tractors. 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 chemicals and…