Fleet Maintenance Assistant - Sherwood

NW Natural; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

NW Natural is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Assistant in Sherwood, OR. This union position performs basic maintenance on garage equipment and automobiles, with a swing shift (2:30 pm-11:00 pm).

The role requires safety‑driven work and punctual attendance, with opportunities to train and mentor less‑experienced workers under supervision. Essential functions include servicing vehicles, inventory management, and operating maintenance tools.

Qualifications

• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to interface with employees and customers with tact and diplomacy.
• Must obtain CDL Class A within qualification period and maintain DOT certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, cleans and organizes garage and equipment.
• Refuels, checks fluids, relocates and cleans services vehicles.
• Performs maintenance or minor repairs on vehicles and equipment as qualified.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Valid driver's license

Safety compliance

Job description

Fleet Maintenance Assistant - Sherwood

Union Position

Transportation; Sherwood, Oregon (US-OR)

Regular FT, Non-Exempt

Posting # 5709

About Us:

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve.Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.

In addition to environmental stewardship, we're also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

NOTE: This position will be scheduled swing shift (2:30 pm-11:00 pm).

General Purpose:

Performs basic maintenance on garage equipment and automobiles.

General Essential Functions:

• Maintains, cleans and organizes garage and equipment.
• Refuels, checks fluids, relocates and cleans services vehicles.
• Assists in maintaining proper tire, tube, and battery inventories. Maintains and charges batteries.
• Lubricates tools and motor vehicles. Services equipment and performs preventative maintenance.
• Operates pneumatic tools, sandblast equipment, steam cleaners, pressure washers, battery chargers, and tire changing equipment.
• Moves vehicles and/or equipment between centers and district locations.
• Performs maintenance or minor repairs on vehicles and equipment, when qualified, under the supervision and/or direction of employees assigned to a higher level within the job family.
• Provides temporary coverage for Transportation 2 as needed.
• Trains, assists, and provides feedback to less-experienced workers at the direction of supervisor, which may include providing feedback to supervisor on progress of training.
• Performs other tasks as required, including those in lower levels as referenced in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, with training as needed.
• Appropriately wears required protective equipment and safety gear.
• Operates Company vehicles in compliance with state/local laws and Company policies and procedures.
• Acts and communicates in a professional, respectful, and cooperative manner in connection with all activities associated with NW Natural.
• Follows supervisory instructions and is flexible and adaptable to changing conditions and expectations.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and reliable attendance.
• Demonstrates the Company's core values and complies with all.

Essential Function Requirements:

• Basic math and reading skills.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Basic knowledge of the Company's organization, inter-relationships, policies, procedures, processes, and department/work specific requirements.
• Ability to interface with employees and customers to answer questions or resolve issues with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work involving walking, standing, bending, twisting, wrist turning, grasping, lifting, squatting, kneeling, reaching, or assuming awkward postures for 8+ hours.
• Ability to hear normal voice at 3 feet; warning signals/horns during operations.
• Near/distant vision for driving and reading information to complete work assignments.
• Moderate/severe exposure to uneven surfaces, noise, vibration, high-speed rotating machinery, and odorant inhalation.
• Manual dexterity adequate to effectively use basic hand tools including, but not limited to, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
• Ability to do precision work requiring visual acuity, fine motor skills, and concentration.
• Ability to safely operate Company vehicles/equipment and perform inspections and minor maintenance as necessary and in compliance with Company policies and state/local laws.
• Valid driver's license, required certifications/endorsements, and satisfactory driving record required. If licensed in another state at time of hire, an in-state driver's license must be obtained within 90 days.
• Basic knowledge of driving techniques for various truck/trailer combinations and coupling/decoupling trailers. Previous experience preferred.
• Moderate exposure to chemical/gas vapors.
• Must be able to lift a maximum of 75 lbs.
• Must obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class A, within the qualification period and maintain current DOT certifications.
• Must obtain forklift certification within the qualification period.
• Subject to random drug testing.

Qualification Period: 6 months

What we offer:

Health & Wellness

• Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
• Free access to an online wellness resources platform

Work Life Balance

• Start with 16 PTO Days(Amount varies based on accruedwork hours)
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• 3 weeks paid parental leave
• Be part of a workplace where your voice matters. Engage with our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups that support community and growth.
• Numerous volunteer and community engagement opportunities

Financial

• Competitive 401K company contribution and match
• 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
• Wellness incentive program

Discounts

• 20% off natural gas service
• Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
• TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
• Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless

Hourly Rate: $30.67

Deadline: 11/3/26

Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

E-Verify Information: NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates' diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone].

NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.