Port of Portland · 16 hours ago
General Maintenance - Portland international Airport
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expPort of Portland is seeking a General Maintenance professional to ensure the smooth operation of the Portland International Airport. The role involves operating heavy equipment, maintaining paved surfaces, and performing various maintenance tasks to support airport operations.
GovernmentPublic TransportationTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Operates various heavy equipment and small tools relative to maintenance, repair and minor construction of:
Asphalt and concrete paved surfaces (runways, taxiways, aprons, parking lots, and roadways)
Pavement markings (traffic paint, thermoplastic, plural component markings)
Drainage systems (pipe and structure cleaning and repair)
Field Maintenance (mowing, weed control, grading and rut repair)
Security fence and Gate maintenance and installation
Regulatory Sign installation and maintenance
Other duties as assigned by PDX Management, including snow removal (equipment and material application)
Qualification
Required
Experience or training equivalent to five (5) years of work experience as a heavy equipment operator in civil construction or maintenance operation
Experience in heavy equipment and machinery operations
Experience in carpentry, painting, fencing, and sign repairs
Experience in asphalt and concrete pavement repairs
Experience in snowplow, snow blower, sander, de-icer truck operation
Must be physically fit and capable of performing heavy labor
Maintain a valid state driver's license is required
Class A commercial driver's license at time of hire is preferred (with air brake, tanker, and combination endorsements); or the ability to obtain one within the probationary period is required
Must successfully pass and maintain clearance of a comprehensive Criminal History Records Check and a Security Threat Assessment for a PDX Security Badge
Establish and maintain good working relationships with others
Read instructions and write legibly
Read and interpret blueprints and specifications
Operate heavy equipment and machinery
Perform carpentry, painting, fencing and sign repairs
Capably drive and/or operate equipment in inclement weather, e.g., snow, ice, etc
Work outdoors in year-round weather conditions
Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and for being inclusive
Work at heights and in confined spaces
Work with a minimum of supervision and make sound decisions in the absence of specific direction
Focuses on safety improvements and complies with safety and health policies and procedures
Proven team player that shows the utmost respect for others
Preferred
Heavy equipment operation (excavator, loader, motor grader, dozer up to 50k lbs.)
Pavement Markings (Long line, stencil, painted and durable markings)
Asphalt placement (paver top hand, screed, roller operator)
Vocational truck (Sewer or Vactor, Heavy Haul, Solo & Pup end-dump, side/belly/etc.)
Benefits
All CDL training costs and licensing fees will be paid for by the Port of Portland.
Company
Port of Portland
Port of Portland is a government agency that offers marine and air transportation, commercial development and real estate services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Antoinette Chandler, CTP
Chief Financial Officer
Dan Pippenger
Chief Aviation Officer
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