Harrisburg Public Works Utility I Position

Job Status: 
Closed - no longer accepting applications
Job Closing Date: 
Friday, December 30, 2022 - 5:00pm
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Public Works Utility I Position

The City of Harrisburg seeks two motivated and hardworking individuals to be part of our Public Works Team as Utility I employees. The Harrisburg Public Works employees work with the city’s infrastructure including water, sewer, storm sewer, streets, and parks, as well as maintenance of City facilities. 

This is an entry level position in a series of Utility I, II and III.  The ideal candidates must be able to work on a wide variety of routine tasks, requiring moderate to highly physical activity and the use of large equipment, motorized machines, simple equipment and/or hand tools.  Work is frequently maintenance related and includes janitorial and landscaping work.  The majority of each day is spent outdoors, in various conditions. 

Utility I position minimum qualifications:  A high school diploma or GED equivalent; a valid driver’s license; and must possess a CDL or have the ability to obtain one within six months of hire.  PW employees must establish and maintain residency within a thirty-minute drive from Harrisburg within six months from their date of hire. Applicant must be able to successfully pass a background check and complete CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) training within two weeks of hire. 

The wage scale for a Public Works Utility I position is $19.12 to $25.17.  An excellent benefits package includes PERS, vacation, sick and longevity pay, as well as medical, vision, dental, an HRA/VEBA plan, and life insurance.

Please provide a City employment application to the City of Harrisburg, Attn:  Lori Ross, 120 Smith St., PO Box 378, Harrisburg, OR  97446.  Applications can also be faxed to 541-995-9244 or emailed (no encryption) to lross@ci.harrisburg.or.us.  Applications must be received by 5:00PM on December 30, 2022.  Application packet materials may be obtained at City Hall, at 120 Smith St., or online at www.ci.harrisburg.or.us.  The City of Harrisburg does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities and is an Affirmative Action/EOE and complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  Veterans’ preference is provided with a Veterans’ Preference Form and submission of a copy of form DD-214 or 215 (Copy 4).

City Website:  November 7, 2022

Publish: November 17, 2022