Now Hiring! Harrisburg Public Works Utility I Position(s)

Public Works Utility I Position(s)  $20.36 to $26.80 per hour

The City of Harrisburg seeks one to two motivated and hardworking individuals to be part of our Public Works team as a Utility I employee. A Utility I employee works 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 duties and landscaping work.  The majority of each day is spent outdoors, in various weather conditions. 

Utility I position minimum qualifications:  A high school diploma or GED equivalent; a valid driver’s license; and must be able to obtain a CDL within 12 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 1 position is $20.36 to $26.80 per hour.  An excellent benefits package includes PERS, vacation, 11 paid holidays, sick and longevity pay, as well as medical, vision, dental, an HRA/VEBA plan, and life insurance for employee and dependents.

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 October 20, 2023.  Application packet materials are available below or 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:   September 28, 2023