Now Hiring Public Works Utility I. Two Positions Available

Public Works Utility I Employee

The City of Harrisburg seeks TWO motivated and hardworking individual to be part of our Public Works team as a Utility 1 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. 

Public Works 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. 

Salary Range:  The salary range for the Public Works Utility 1 position is $22.23 to $29.25 per hour based on the FY 2025/2026 Wage Scale and is subject to change.   

Benefits:  The City of Harrisburg 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 employee and dependents at no charge.

How to Apply: Please submit the following to City Recorder, Lori Ross: 

• A completed City of Harrisburg Job Application.  (Resumes are in addition to and don’t replace the required application.)
• A brief cover letter addressing the following questions: 
• Why do you want to work for the City of Harrisburg?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses and how do they relate to this position?
• The Public Works Department deals with the City infrastructure which includes water, storm, sewer, parks and streets.  Which of these areas do you feel you have the strongest skills in and why? 
• What are your short-term/long-term goals? 

Application Packets can be delivered to Harrisburg City Hall located at 120 Smith St.  Office hours are Monday-Thursday from 7:30am to noon and 1pm to 5:30pm.  Friday’s 8am to Noon.  

• Mailed to  PO Box 378, Harrisburg, OR  97446.
• Faxed to 541-995-9244.
• Emailed to Lori Ross at lross@ci.harrisburg.or.us (no encryption). 

Applications must be received by 5:00PM on June 10^th . Late applications will not be considered

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 (available below) and submission of a copy of form DD-214 or 215 (Copy 4).                                   

Posted on City Website:  May 12, 2026