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Maintenance Mechanic - PBOT

Salary

$35.54 - $39.74 Hourly

Location

Portland Bureau of Transportation-Maintenance Operations, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2025-00941

Bureau

Portland Bureau of Transportation

Opening Date

12/22/2025

Closing Date

1/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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The Position

Job Appointment: Full Time, Regular

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

Work Location: In-Person, Maintenance Operations

Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefit for this position

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview) for qualifying employees.

Union Representation: (insert represented labor union, full name, then acronym). This classification is represented by the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 483/Portland City Laborers. T o view this labor agreement, please click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements) .

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a résumé. Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.

About the Position

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) Maintenance Mechanic role supports the Environmental Systems Division (ESD) by maintaining, repairing, and inspecting important safety equipment such as confined space gear, shoring, and air-monitoring tools. You may also help oversee equipment areas at Albina Yard and the Materials Distribution Center and assist with updating standard operating procedures.

You will fix and maintain tools and equipment following safety rules and manufacturer instructions. This job requires flexibility, problem-solving, and the ability to respond to changing needs. This is an essential position, meaning you may be required to report during emergencies such as severe weather, flooding, earthquakes or other emergency response scenarios.

About the Division

The Environmental Systems Division (ESD) is part of the Portland Bureau of Transportation. ESD supports the City’s wastewater and stormwater collection system by providing stormwater, sewer cleaning, and sewer repair services. This work is via a ‘Cooperative Work Agreement’ to the Bureau of Environmental Services, in support of the City of Portland’s federal and state permits protecting public health, safety and the environment, known as the ‘National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)’ permit. To do this work safely, ESD relies on specialized equipment that must be kept in good working condition. This position will support the safety inspection, maintenance, repair, and documentation of this equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and processes.

What You’ll Do

You will help keep safety equipment and tools in good working order. Examples of your work include:

+ Inspect and track safety equipment such as shoring, confined space gear, and air monitors

+ Check shields and shoring for damage or missing parts

+ Order parts and maintain inventory records in Maximo

+ Remove equipment from service and update records when repairs are needed

+ Perform basic tool and equipment maintenance

+ Keep work areas clean and safe at Albina Yard

+ Deliver supplies to job sites

+ Support safety training related to ESD equipment

+ Fabricate simple tools or fixtures when needed

+ Communicate with vendors about equipment and safety requirements

+ Assist with quality control for sewer repair equipment

+ Provide information for reports and performance measures

Who You Are

+ Mechanically inclined and comfortable working with tools

+ Strong communicator who works well with others

+ Safety-focused, with knowledge of OSHA standards (excavation, shoring, confined space, air monitoring, traffic safety)

+ Experienced in maintaining safety equipment

+ Problem solver who can troubleshoot equipment issues

+ Team-oriented, able to teach others how to request repairs or maintenance

+ Tech-savvy, able to track and document inspections and repairs

About the Bureau:

The Portland Bureau of Transportation i s a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit www.portlandoregon.gov/pbot . The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community.

Have a question?

Contact Information:

Tami Larison, Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

[email protected] ([email protected])

To Qualify

Applicants must meet each of the following minimum qualifications that are required for this position:

+ Experience applying the requirements associated with maintaining equipment per manufacturers specifications, including how to ensure warranty and specification maintained.

+ Experience maintaining repair and maintenance records for safety equipment such as shoring, confined space and air monitors.

+ Experience recognizing and safely making required repairs to broken, unsafe, or nonfunctional equipment.

+ Experience with use, maintenance and repair of confined space entry equipment, excavation shoring equipment, air monitor equipment, and other safety equipment.

+ Experience working safely and following hazards and safety practices, and OSHA standards,

+ Ability to work as a team player with co-workers in a diverse workforce and respond appropriately to questions or concerns from other employees and the public.

Applicants must also:

+ Possess a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/?c=27935&a=12184) at the time of hire.

+ Possess or obtain a class "A" CDL within 6 months from date of hire . in-house free training available. For information on the requirements please visit https ://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/Pages/DriverID/CDLget.aspx

+ Submit a "complete" five-year court-certified Driver's Abstract of Driving Record (obtained at applicant's expense) upon offer.

+ Take and pass a Prehire evaluations (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/prehire-evaluation) upon offer.

+ Ability to perform work in a variety of conditions, both indoors and outdoors, and in various weather conditions.

Although Not Required, you may:

+ Have a ODEQ Wastewater Collection Certification Level 1 or Level 2.

+ Incident Command Training from FEMA.

Working Conditions

Work in this class is typically performed indoors or outdoors in various weather conditions. Incumbents are typically required to safely lift up to 100 pounds with or without assistance and to wear protective gear.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between December 22 , 2025 – January 5, 2026

Required Application Materials:

+ Résumé

+ Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.

+ Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

+ Veteran’s Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.

+ Effective January 1, 2026, the State of Oregon law ORS 408.225 - 408.238 is amended to expand eligibility for Veterans’ Preference to current and former Oregon National Guard service members. If applicants are existing state or former Oregon National Guard servicemembers, they are encouraged to attach appropriate documentation to their future recruitment applications.

+ Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.

+ To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:

+ Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.

+ Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.

+ How We Determine Pay : The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) . Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.

+ Do not attach any additional documents. Do not attach a cover letter, it will not be reviewed.

+ All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process by the closing date and time.

+ E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

+ You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of January 5, 2026

+ An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their résumé and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.

+ Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.

+ You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review) for complete information.

+ Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of January 12, 2026

+ Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. ( Update if a Ranked list or other type of list is used)

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late January 2026 to Early February 2026

+ Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview

Step 5: Offer of Employment: February 2026

+ Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment. (Include if requires an in-depth background investigation.)

Step 6: Pre-Employment Exam – Preplacement Physical Examination: To Be Determined

As part of the conditional job offer, candidates must complete a Prehire Evaluation during the hiring process/probationary period . The Prehire Evaluation may consist of a medical exam, screenings, and a physical capacit ies test (PCT) required for work clearance and safety compliance. The PCT measures physical ability through job-related tasks such as lifting, carrying, climbing, shoveling, and repetitive movements. Unless already employed in a City position requiring a similar or more demanding PCT, candidates must pass all required tasks to proceed with employment. For more information v isit the Prehire Evaluation page (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/prehire-evaluation) .

Step 7: Start Date: February 2026 to March 2026

+ A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:

+ City of Portland Core Values

+ Recruitment Process - Work Status

+ Equal Employment Opportunity

+ Veteran Preference

+ ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

+ Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)

+ Carrot Fertility

+ Wellness Benefits

+ Life Insurance

+ Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.

+ Employee Assistance Plan

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Retirement

+ Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer

+ Family Medical Leave

+ City Paid Parental Leave

AND SO MANY MORE!

Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .

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Thank you for your interest in transferring to another opportunity within your classification. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step in validating if you meet the eligibility for transferring.

Answering "No", will result in elimination from further consideration.

If you are requesting veteran's preference, please be sure to not only select that you are a veteran, but also upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.

Have you read and understood all of the information listed above?

+ Yes

+ No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement

02

Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)

03

The City of Portland sometimes gets requests for public records. Please choose the response that best fits your preference:

(Your choice will not affect your application process.)

+ I want my application to stay private. I understand that the City of Portland will keep my information confidential unless required to share it by law.

+ I allow my application to be shared. I understand that by choosing this option, my information is no longer private.

04

Are you now or have you been a Seasonal Maintenance Worker for the City of Portland?

+ Yes I am currently employed as a Seasonal Maintenance Worker for the City of Portland.

+ I am eligible to be rehired as a Seasonal Maintenance Worker.

+ No, I have never been hired as a Seasonal Maintenance Worker with the City of Portland.

05

Do you have experience applying the requirements associated with maintaining equipment per manufacturers specifications, including how to ensure warranty and specification maintained?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience applying the requirements associated with maintaining equipment per manufacturers specifications, including how to ensure warranty and specification maintained.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

+ Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.

+ What was your role or the problem you had to solve?

+ What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.

+ What happened as a result? What did you learn?.

+ How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?

07

Do you have experience maintaining repair and maintenance records for safety equipment such as shoring, confined space and air monitors?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience maintaining repair and maintenance records for safety equipment such as shoring, confined space and air monitors.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

+ Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.

+ What was your role or the problem you had to solve?

+ What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.

+ What happened as a result? What did you learn?.

+ How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?

09

Do you have experience recognizing and safely making required repairs to broken, unsafe, or nonfunctional equipment?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience recognizing and safely making required repairs to broken, unsafe, or nonfunctional equipment.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

+ Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.

+ What was your role or the problem you had to solve?

+ What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.

+ What happened as a result? What did you learn?.

+ How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?

11

Do you have experience with use, maintenance and repair of confined space entry equipment, excavation shoring equipment, air monitor equipment, and other safety equipment?

+ Yes

+ No

12

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience with use, maintenance and repair of confined space entry equipment, excavation shoring equipment, air monitor equipment, and other safety equipment.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

+ Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.

+ What was your role or the problem you had to solve?

+ What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.

+ What happened as a result? What did you learn?.

+ How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?

13

Do you have experience working safely and following hazards and safety practices, and OSHA standards?

+ Yes

+ No

14

Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience working safely and following hazards and safety practices, and OSHA standards.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

+ Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.

+ What was your role or the problem you had to solve?

+ What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.

+ What happened as a result? What did you learn?.

+ How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?

15

Do you have ability to work as a team player with co-workers in a diverse workforce and respond appropriately to questions or concerns from other employees and the public?

+ Yes

+ No

16

Provide a detailed example(s) of your ability to work as a team player with co-workers in a diverse workforce and respond appropriately to questions or concerns from other employees and the public.

In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

+ Tell us about a time you used this skill, knowledge or ability. This could be something you did at work, during an internship, while volunteering, or from your personal life.

+ What was your role or the problem you had to solve?

+ What steps did you take to handle it? Include any training, past experience, or skills you used.

+ What happened as a result? What did you learn?.

+ How does this experience help you succeed in future jobs?

17

Do you have a valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

18

Do you currently possess or will you be able to obtain a Class "A" CDL within 6-months of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

19

Please note the following question will not be considered during minimum qualification review. The information provided will be reviewed during the selection process.

Although not required, please provide information for any of the following preferred qualifications:

+ ODEQ Wastewater Collection Certification Level 1 or Level 2

+ Incident Command Training from FEMA

(Enter N/A if you do not have relevant experience)

Required Question

Employer

City of Portland

Address

1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204

Website

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs

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