Utility Worker II-CL - Multiple Vacancies in Portland, Oregon at City of Portland

Job Appointment: Regular Full time.
Work Schedule: Depends on the bureau and the position; shifts vary between 8 and 10 hour days; Monday-Thursday or Monday - Friday.
Work Location: Varies. Most positions are on work sites around the Portland metro area.
Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Union Representation: This classification is represented by LiUNA Laborers Local 483 - Portland City Laborers. To view this labor agreement, please click here.
Number of Vacancies: See information below.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to complete a work history form and submit answers to Supplemental Questions.

Position Summary:
Utility Workers II - CL perform a variety of jobs in the construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of City equipment and infrastructure. Utility Worker II drive trucks that require a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL within 9 months of hire, training provided) to transport materials and crews and, depending on assignment, perform semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, maintenance, and operational functions. Utility Workers II perform manual labor ground activities such as traffic control flagging, graffiti abatement, digging, grading, raking on a pothole crew; operate compressors and a variety of air tools, power articulated tools and miscellaneous small hand and power tools. Utility Workers II also perform minor maintenance and repair activities on assigned tools and equipment, work closely with journey trades person such as carpenters, concrete finishers, and equipment operators; and take direction from crew leaders and supervisors.

About the Bureaus: The Bureau of Fleet & Facilities is a key component of the City Operations Service Area, providing executive leadership and strategic direction for the CityFleet and Facilities Services divisions. CityFleet manages the acquisition, maintenance, and lifecycle stewardship of the largest municipal vehicle and equipment fleet in Oregon. Facilities Services is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s building portfolio.

CityFleet oversees approximately 3,400 pieces of equipment across nearly 140 classifications and delivers essential support to all City service areas, including Public Safety, Public Works, and Community and Economic Development.

PLEASE NOTE: The incumbent in City Fleet is an essential employee and a member of the bureau's 24-hour response team, working up to 12-hour shifts which require an after-hour, evening, weekend, and holiday emergency response when in a full callout.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides mobility for all users. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit Transportation | Portland.gov. 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.

PLEASE NOTE: The incumbent in PBOT is an essential employee and a member of the bureau's 24-hour response team, working up to 12-hour shifts which require an after-hour, evening, weekend, and holiday emergency response when in a full callout.

Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) is the largest fire and emergency services provider in the State of Oregon, serving the city of Portland and the regional metropolitan area. In addition to responding to fire, medical, and other emergency incidents, PF&R is the lead responder for all natural and human-caused disasters including, earthquakes, floods, and terrorism, and acts as an important safety net for those suffering from homelessness or without support systems. PF&R also provides critical public safety and community health services including fire prevention, community outreach, and public education.

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R might be using this list to fill future vacancies.

* Starting Wage for this position is $32.67 hourly; $33.88 hourly after 6 months of employment; $35.12 hourly after a year of employment.



Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their work history form and answers to supplemental questions how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

Preferred Qualification:

• Class A Commercial Driver's License

STEP 1: Apply online between June 15 - 22, 2024

Required Application Materials:

• Work History
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.

Application Tip

• Your work history should support your responses to the supplemental questions.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of June 22, 2026

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their work history and supplemental questions.
• Your work history and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our pass/fail evaluation of your qualifications for participation in the next step. 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 for complete information.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of June 29, 2026

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): As Needed by Individual Bureaus

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 5: Offer of Employment:

• 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 capacities 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 visit the Prehire Evaluation page.

Step 6: Start Date:

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

Click here 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