Utility Worker

Portland General Electric•Oregon City, OR

41d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. Job Title: Utility Worker Location: Oregon City Operations Center Pay: $24.73/hour Hours: 7am-3:30pm It is recognized that the Company is engaged in a public service requiring continuous operation, and it is agreed that recognition of such an obligation of continuous service is imposed upon both the Company and the Union. Work under the direction of a General Foreman.

Requirements

Must acquire and maintain a CDL Class A driver's license and maintain throughout tenure in the position.
Must acquire and maintain flagging certification and maintain throughout tenure in the position.
Must acquire and maintain forklift certification throughout tenure in the position
Ability to use appropriate small hand tools.
Ability to read and interpret PGE job sketches, including materials and permitting information.
Availability and willingness to participate in storm and outage support outside of normal business hours.
Ability to meet physical requirements of the job, initially demonstrated by passing a pre-placement physical exam.
Knowledge of applicable safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
Applicants who do not currently have a CDL, flagging certification or forklift certification will be required to obtain them within the probationary period.

Responsibilities

Work safely
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, deliver and pick up tools for crews.
Flagging for outages and other situations as needed.
Clean and maintain vehicles.
Perform daily housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, cleaning garages and parking areas.
Shuttle equipment, vehicles, and personnel as needed.
Organize, maintain and cleanup pole yard.
Work safely by knowing and understanding PGE's work practices, ODOT regulations, and other safety guidelines.
Additional duties as assigned.