Concrete Maintenance Worker & Road Maintenance Worker

City of Gresham•Gresham, OR

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Gresham is seeking qualified candidates to fill a current vacancy in the Transportation Division of Environmental Services as a Concrete Maintenance Worker & Road Maintenance Worker (Public Utility Worker 2). This position will involve operating a variety of light and heavy equipment and tools to maintain the City's transportation infrastructure. This job posting will be used to fill a current vacancy and may be used to fill future full-time or limited-duration positions that occur within the six months following the job announcement closing date. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license
Good driving record (based on our driving matrix below)
18 years of age or older
One year of related work experience which includes construction, landscaping, road maintenance and/or concrete installation.
Must possess the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
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.
Oregon or Washington Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsements is required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain roadways, sidewalks, ADA ramps and bridges
Install, maintain, seal and repair paved streets, unimproved roads, shoulders, sidewalks, ADA ramps and bridges
Remove damaged road areas for excavation
Prepare streets for overlays and slurry seals
Patch, fill potholes, pave, grade and sweep
Excavate, pour and finish concrete
Operate light to heavy equipment and commercial vehicles
Participate in snow and ice removal and perform spill response
Participate in traffic control for vehicular and pedestrian crashes
Fabricate, install and assure proper placement of street signs, barricades, traffic control devices, and pavement markings
Paint traffic markings, dividers, bridges, and parking spaces
Maintain City lots and rights-of-way and remove debris and garbage
Mow, spray, pull weeks and trim vegetation
Operate light to heavy equipment, bucket truck, and commercial vehicles
Operate light-duty trucks to 10 yard commercial dump trucks with plows, sanders, and de-icers.
Collect and maintain data for asset management, winter operations, right-of-way, and other programs
Complete work orders, time and attendance records, and interact using email, cell phone, and computer applications.
Attend job-required training
Participate in meetings
Purchase supplies and materials
Perform shop clean-up