Utility Worker

Portland General Electric Company • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Portland General Electric is hiring a Utility Worker at its Portland Operations Center. The role works under the direction of a General Foreman and supports utility crews through vehicle and equipment operation, deliveries, flagging, facility and vehicle upkeep, and pole-yard organization. The position supports a public service requiring continuous operation, and employees may assist with storms and other Company emergencies.

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.
• The position is subject to Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations specified in 49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Parts 380, 390, and 391.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow PGE work practices, ODOT regulations, and other safety guidelines.
• Operate vehicles and equipment, including forklifts, skid steers, half-ton pickups, 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.
• Assist with storms or other Company emergencies.

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