Utility Worker

Portland General Electric • Portland, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Portland General Electric is hiring a Utility Worker at its Portland Operations Center. The employee works under the direction of a General Foreman and performs vehicle operation, deliveries, flagging, housekeeping, equipment and personnel shuttling, and pole yard upkeep. The role requires safe work practices and knowledge of PGE procedures, ODOT regulations, and other safety guidelines. The position supports PGE’s continuous public service operation and may assist with storms, outages, and other Company emergencies outside normal business hours.

Requirements

• Acquire and maintain a CDL Class A driver's license throughout tenure in the position.
• Acquire and maintain flagging certification throughout tenure in the position.
• Acquire and maintain forklift certification throughout tenure in the position.
• Use appropriate small hand tools.
• Read and interpret PGE job sketches, including materials and permitting information.
• Be available and willing to participate in storm and outage support outside normal business hours.
• Meet the physical requirements of the job, initially demonstrated by passing a pre-placement physical exam.
• Know applicable safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Applicants who do not already hold a CDL, flagging certification, or forklift certification must obtain them within the probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow PGE work practices, ODOT regulations, and other safety guidelines.
• Operate vehicles, including forklifts, skid steers, half-ton pickups, and passenger cars and trucks exceeding 30,000 GVW.
• Deliver barricades and parking bags, hang door hangers, and deliver and pick up tools for crews.
• Provide flagging for outages and other situations as needed.
• Clean and maintain vehicles.
• Perform daily housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, and cleaning garages and parking areas.
• Shuttle equipment, vehicles, and personnel as needed.
• Organize, maintain, and clean up the pole yard.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Total rewards package designed to reward contributions and support well-being and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed