Public Utility Worker 2 - Transportation (Concrete crew) - City of Gresham : Job Details

The City of Gresham is seeking qualified applicants to fill two Public Utility Worker 2 vacancies on the concrete crew 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.

What you will get to do:

* 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

* 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

* Operate a variety of vehicles, trailers, equipment and tools

* Backhoes

* Excavators

* Loaders

* Dump trucks

* Light-duy trucks

* Bucket trucks

* Sweepers

* Pavers

* Rollers

* Welders

* Compressors

* Mowers

* 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

Qualities we are looking for:

* 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

Work schedule/environment:

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

Knowledge of:

* Practices, principles, procedures, regulations, standards, and techniques as they relate to public works operations, construction, repair, and maintenance

* Traffic systems, traffic signs and traffic markings

* Safety methods and practices used in public works operations, equipment operation, pesticide application, and the use of hand and power tools

* Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff

* Communication principles, practices, and techniques

* Modern office practices and methods, computer equipment, and software applications

Ability to:

* Exercise discretion in confidential and sensitive matters

* Interpret, apply, and enforce compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations

* Understand and interpret technical manuals, work orders, specifications, blueprints, and other technical materials

* Operate hand tools, power tools, and light to heavy equipment

* Work in environments requiring the use of a respirator

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external contacts

* Operate office equipment and technology tools including personal computers, laptop computers and printers, and presentation equipment

* Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively

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

* Physically perform the essential job functions

Minimum Qualifications:

* 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

Required certifications and licenses:

* 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Preference will be given to those with ADA ramp experience.

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.

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 [email protected], or by phone to 503-###-####, 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 governmentjobs.com portal for important updates related to this process.

Veteran's 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 veteran's 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 Veteran's 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 503-###-#### or [email protected].

If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at 1-855-###-####.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, job-related physical, drug screen, driving record review and FMSCA Clearinghouse full query if candidate has a Class 'A' CDL.