Harrisburg, Oregon

04/24/2025

Now Hiring!
The City of Harrisburg seeks 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.

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 $21.07 to $27.73 per hour based on the FY 2024/2025 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. https://www.ci.harrisburg.or.us/sites/default/files/fileattachments/human_resources/page/8136/public_works_utility_i_application_packet.23.25_0.pdf
A brief cover letter addressing the following questions:
• Why do you think you would be a great fit for this position?
• 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?

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 [email protected] (no encryption).
Applications must be received by 5:00PM on May 16, 2025. 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 and submission of a copy of form DD-214 or 215 (Copy 4).

04/21/2025

LCSO Spring Drug Take Back Event. This Saturday, April 26th from 2:30pm to 3:30pm at the Harrisburg Substation located at 120 Smith St.

04/20/2025

04/17/2025

Harrisburg Community Easter Egg Hunt 10am this Saturday, April 19th at Harrisburg Elementary School. Happy Easter!

02/20/2025

Progress Report: The water bond project contractor (HP Civil) working on the water tanks is now working on the above ground structures. (Most of the work to this point has been underground, and on the foundations.)

The picture below is from the north project site on Peoria; this will eventually be the 1.5M gallon steel tank. The sides you see here are temporary, as this type of assembly is due to seismic construction. Follow or copy this link to the City's website for more information about this project. https://www.ci.harrisburg.or.us/citycouncil/page/water-system-upgrades-construction-continues-both-north-and-south-water-plant.

02/18/2025

The following information is from ODOT:

Nighttime I-5 ramp closures at Exit 216 and Exit 209 to start later this month. Exit 216 is on Hwy 228 (Halsey/Brownsville), and Exit 209 is on Diamond Hill Dr. (Harrisburg)

As part of our I-5 Paving project, we're closing the southbound and northbound on and off-ramps at Exit 216 and Exit 209 to work on guardrail and replace signs as necessary.
I-5 Exit 216
• Southbound on and off-ramps to/from OR 228 nightly from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.:
o Feb. 27 - Mar. 4
o Mar. 10 - Mar. 14
• Northbound on and off-ramps to/from OR 228 nightly from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.:
o Mar. 3 - Mar. 5
o Mar. 10 - Mar. 14
I-5 Exit 209
• Southbound on and off-ramps to/from Diamond Hill Drive nightly from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.:
o Mar. 4 - Mar. 7
o Mar. 12 - Mar. 14
o Mar. 17 - Mar. 19
• Northbound on and off-ramps to/from Diamond Hill Drive nightly from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.:
o Mar. 5 - Mar. 7
o Mar. 12 - Mar. 14
o Mar. 17 - Mar. 19
To detour around the closures, stay on I-5 until the next exit, take the off-ramp, then get back on I-5 going the other way. Take the next exit from there. Please use caution when driving through the area.

Here is the link to the project webpage:

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02/14/2025

City Facilities will open on a 2-hour delayed schedule this morning. We will open at 10:00, with our regular hours closing at noon.

Happy Valentines Day!

02/13/2025

The Harrisburg Library will closed today. Stay safe and warm! ⛄️

02/13/2025

Hi Harrisburg! Hope you are staying warm and safe today. City Facilities will remain closed today, due to a very small window of non-freezing temperatures, and the expected freezing rain in the afternoon.

Be careful out there!

02/13/2025

City facilities will be open today on a delayed start, TBD, due to freezing rain. Harrisburg Fire/Rescue District is advising people to avoid roads at this time, as there is a good layer of ice on the roads. Stay warm, and safe!

02/11/2025

No matter which winter forecast you use, it's going to be one of the coldest nights of the year tonight! (Mine says 18 degrees). Please take precautions now to help avoid frozen pipes! Keep a faucet in the bathroom farthest from your water supply intake dripping overnight. In older homes with little insulation, open up cupboard doors to expose water pipes to the warmth of the house. Make sure that you have covers on your outdoor faucets too. (Contact Hurds to get one - (541)995-6317) Find out where your water can be turned off in case you need to in an emergency! If you aren't sure where your intake is, your water service can always be turned off on the customers side of the meter.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible, and if you use space heaters, please make sure to keep the unit away from any combustibles, such as curtains, or throws. Please consider checking on older family, friends, and neighbors too.

02/03/2025

Good morning Harrisburg,
Public Works is continuing the repair work on the Dempsey St water line throughout the day today. Area residents may experience interruptions in water service while repairs and testing are being conducted. Interruptions are anticipated to begin at 10am and last until 5pm today, unless the repairs are completed sooner. We apologize for any inconvenience that these interruptions may cause.

02/03/2025

A water line on Dempsey St. broke this morning, and is in the process of being repaired. Residents on Dempsey St. between 6th and 7th and on Dempsey Court will experience low water pressure tonight. Please conserve water usage if you live in this area. Public Works crews will return tomorrow morning to continue the repair on this line. Water supply in this area is still safe and sanitary to drink.

01/22/2025

Good afternoon Harrisburg! Even though it's still really cold, that sunshine sure looks great! Now is a great time to start thinking about vegetation management/defensible space. When the sun is shining and the plants/vines are dormant, it's a perfect opportunity to look over the property and make a plan for vegetation management. Low hanging trees, blackberry vines and other nuisance vegetation can be very problematic during fire season. Keeping these cut back and managed adds curb appeal to the property, helps keep unwanted critters from being attracted, and aids in fire safety. Early management while it's cooler also makes it easier to manage when the temps start climbing.

01/15/2025

**Upcoming Closure Advisory**
All Harrisburg City Facilities will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr holiday.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

12/19/2024

**City Hall Holiday Closure Advisory**
Good morning and Happy Holidays Harrisburg!

Harrisburg City Hall will be closed on the following days in observance of the Christmas and New Year Holidays:

Tues. December 24th-Closed at noon
Wed/Thurs December 25th and 26th-Closed all day
Tues December 31st-Closed at noon
Wed Jan 1st 2025-Closed all day

We apologize for any inconvenience.

12/13/2024

**Upcoming City Hall Closure Advisory**
Harrisburg City Hall will be closed on Wednesday December 18th from 11:00am to 2:00pm for a city-wide staff meeting.
We apologize for any inconvenience.