Public Utility Worker 2

City of Gresham•Gresham, OR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Gresham is seeking qualified applicants to fill a Public Utility Worker 2 vacancy in the Transportation Division of the Department of Environmental Services. This position will work in a team environment outdoors in various weather conditions to perform labor-intensive activities to maintain and repair the City’s transportation infrastructure. The Transportation Operations crew is overseen by a Transportation Superintendent and consists of 3 Public Works Field Operations Supervisors, 2 Public Utility Worker Seniors, and 19 Public Utility Worker 2’s. 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, and 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 twelve (12) months of hire.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Space certification is required within twelve (12) months of hire.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Competent Person certification is required within twelve (12) months of hire.
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Flagger certification is required within twelve (12) months of hire.
Oregon or Washington Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsements is required within six (6) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

ADA ramp experience.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain roadways, bridges and rights-of-way
Install, maintain, seal, and repair roadways, sidewalks, and bridges.
Assist in removing damaged road areas for excavation.
Prepare streets for overlays and slurry seals.
Patch, fill potholes, pave and sweep.
Fabricate and install street signs, barricades, traffic control devices and pavement markings.
Paint traffic markings, dividers, and parking spaces.
Maintain City lots and rights-of-way to include removal of debris and garbage.
Mow, spray, pull weeds, and trim vegetation.
Collect and maintain data of street signs, traffic control devices, pavement markings, and others.
Control traffic for emergencies and daily tasks.
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.
Perform concrete construction: Excavate, form, pour, and finish concrete sidewalks, driveways and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) ramps.
Collect and maintain data associated with concrete projects throughout the City of Gresham.
Operate a variety of vehicles, trailers, equipment and tools: Backhoes, Excavators, Loaders, Dump trucks, Light-Duty trucks, Bucket trucks, Sweepers, Pavers, Rollers, Welders, Compressors, Mowers, and a wide variety of other hand and power tools.
Perform winter operations: Operate light-duty trucks to 10 yard dump trucks with trailers, plows, sanders, and/or de-icers.
Collect and maintain data.
May include working nights.
Provide service to the public: Respond to and resolve inquiries and complaints regarding transportation related public works matters and service requests.
Provide information within scope of knowledge or refers to other, more experienced transportation crew members.