Public Works Utility III Position - Apply by April 5, 2024

Public Works Utility III Position-$24.50 to $32.23

The City of Harrisburg seeks a motivated and hardworking individual to be part of our Public Works Team as a Utility III employee. 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 employee will be the lead on projects and directs the Public Works crew in the absence of the Public Works Foreman. The ideal candidate efficiently and safely performs a wide variety of analysis, adjustments, and maintenance tasks to operate and maintain wastewater and water treatment plants in compliance with regulatory authorities. The incumbent performs a wide variety of routine and semi-skilled tasks requiring physical activity and the use of large equipment, motorized machines, power equipment, and hand tools.  This position is the most advanced position in a series consisting of Utility I, II and III

Utility III Position Minimum Qualifications:  High School Diploma or GED or equivalent is required. At least five years related experience in a municipal or special district water and sewer systems. Employee must possess the following certifications:

• Wastewater Treatment 1
• Wastewater Collection 1
• Water Distribution 1
• Oregon Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) or must obtain 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.

The wage scale for a Public Works Utility III position is $24.50 to $32.23 based on the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year Budget and is subject to a 3% to 3.5% COLA increase effective July 1, 2024 if approved by the Budget Committee.  The City also offers 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 employees and dependents. 

Please provide a City employment application and resume 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 April 5, 2024. 

Application packet materials may be obtained at City Hall, at 120 Smith St., or at the bottom of this posting. 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).

Posted:  March 13, 2024