Journeyman Wireman (6 Openings)

Portland General Electric; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 91,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland General Electric (PGE) is seeking a Journeyman Wireman for the Avery Operations Center in Oregon. The position offers a pay rate of $70.87 per hour and a day shift schedule, with essential duties in preventive and corrective maintenance, testing, and electrical construction at plants and substations.

Responsibilities include installing, testing, and maintaining motors, transformers, breakers, lighting, and control circuits, with safety and compliance integral to the role.

Qualifications

• Be a journeyman wireman.
• Possess and maintain a CDL Class A driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement.
• Must pass pre-placement medical examination and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Work safely.
• Will be required to work at elevated heights.
• Must be able to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical devices.
• Work on temporary assignment at other location as assigned.
• Perform all installation, testing, and maintenance of motors, generators, exciters, regulators, power transformers, switchboards, air, oil, and SF6 circuit breakers, battery and battery charging systems, emergency generators, relays, conduit, and bus.

Skills

Journeyman wireman

Tools

CDL Class A license

Job description

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: Journeyman Wireman
Location: Avery Operations Center
Pay: $70.87/ hour
Hours: Day Shift

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.

Perform all duties of journeyman wireman in connection with preventive and corrective maintenance, testing, and electrical construction at generating plants, substations, and other facilities.

DUTIES: (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Work safely
• Will be required to work at elevated heights.
• Must be able to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical devices.
• Work on temporary assignment at other location as assigned.
• Perform all installation, testing, and maintenance of motors, generators, exciters, regulators, power transformers, switchboards, air, oil, and SF6 circuit breakers, battery and battery charging systems, emergency generators, relays, conduit, and bus.
• Install, test, and maintain lighting circuits, power circuits, and control circuits
• Perform all aspects of construction, maintenance, and testing of various equipment at PGE substations and facilities
• Refurbish and Process Distribution Transformers and related Equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required)

• Be a journeyman wireman.
• Possess and maintain a CDL Class A driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsement.
• Must pass pre-placement medical examination and drug screen.

The position for which you are applying is covered under the Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations as defined in 49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Parts 380, 390 and 391 which became effective on October 29, 2004. If you have been employed by PGE for less than 3 years, once you submit your Bid, you will receive a Supplemental Application form. The information you provide on the form related to the names and addresses of your previous employers during the preceding 3 years, dates of employment, reasons for leaving employment, whether you were subject to FMCSA while employed, whether your job was designated as a safety sensitive function in any DOT mode, may be used and your previous employers may be contacted.

During the probationary period following reassignment to any job, at least two progress reports will be completed. These reports will be discussed with the employee by his/her immediate supervisor, and copies of each will be given to him/her.

Starting pay is listed in the job posting above.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.

Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting [e-mail] by calling 503-464-7250. The recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.

August 25, 2026