Pett began his career in 1958 and has worked under five Murray mayors and two commissioners.

[2] He has also served on the Murray Community Education Program, the University of Utah Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, the Murray Boys and Girls Club Advisory Board and the Murray United Way Board.

[2] Mayor Pett began his career with Murray City government starting at age 16, by working in the Parks and Recreation Department.

[4] In addition, Pett served as Murray's emergency management director in 1983-87 and was responsible for all flood-related programs.

[3] Pett has received numerous awards, including the Murray Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award and recognition from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 1988 as "Murray's Leading Citizen.