Utility & Fleet Support Technician (CDL Required)

Portland General Electric; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland General Electric in Portland is seeking a Utility Worker for our Portland Operations Center. The role supports maintenance and field operations, operating vehicles including forklifts and trucks, and assisting crews to ensure safe, efficient service delivery.

Starting pay is $26.46 per hour with a day shift schedule. Candidates must obtain and maintain a CDL Class A license, flagging and forklift certifications, and pass a pre-placement physical exam.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

CDL Class A

Flagging certification

Forklift certification

Small hand tools

Read job sketches

Outside-hours availability

Physical fitness

OSHA safety regulations

Obtain certifications during probation

Job description

Portland General Electric in Portland is seeking a Utility Worker for our Portland Operations Center. The role supports maintenance and field operations, operating vehicles including forklifts and trucks, and assisting crews to ensure safe, efficient service delivery.

Starting pay is $26.46 per hour with a day shift schedule. Candidates must obtain and maintain a CDL Class A license, flagging and forklift certifications, and pass a pre-placement physical exam.