Portland General Electric
Vertically integrated Oregon electric utility generating, transmitting and distributing power using diverse resources.
Journeyman Garage Mechanic (Certified welder)
Perform maintenance, repair, overhaul, welding on diesel, gasoline, aerial equipment.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric. • Perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections; identify hazards and make necessary repairs to ensure safe operation • Inspect equipment; diagnose electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems; test and repair components • Maintain complete and accurate work order records (time, materials, parts, description) • Ensure work meets established standards and timelines • Observe all motor vehicle laws and ensure vehicle safety • Overhaul and rebuild aerial lifts, diggers, and cranes • Inspect and adjust hydraulic and air brakes • Perform metal fabrication and welding • Furnish own hand tools up to 1‑¼ inch • Learn and use the Fleet Focus computer system • Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair heavy‑duty truck suspension systems • Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot various aerial equipment
Key Responsibilities
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸equipment inspection
- ▸repair diagnostics
- ▸record keeping
- ▸fleet system
- ▸metal fabrication
What You Bring
• Hold current welding certification (AWS D1.1 1‑04 & 1‑06); position may be upgraded 3% above pay rate when welding per engineered drawings • Knowledge of hydraulic and air‑brake systems • Knowledge of aerial equipment modification and rebuild techniques • Knowledge of safety regulations (OSHA, ANSI) • Five years’ experience maintaining, repairing, and overhauling aerial equipment • Effective oral and written communication; ability to work in small groups • Basic knowledge of hazardous waste, MSDS, and oil spill prevention • Ability to work at heights and climb • Must possess and maintain a valid CDL • Ability to read schematics, drawings, and manuals • Working knowledge of computers, email, and Fleet Focus • Required to live within reasonable distance of headquarters
Requirements
- ▸aws welding
- ▸hydraulics
- ▸aerial repair
- ▸osha
- ▸cdl
- ▸fleet focus
Benefits
The position is Journeyman Garage Mechanic (Certified Welder) in the Avery Body Shop, paid $54.36 per hour, with a schedule of 6:00 am‑4:30 pm (4 × 10‑hour days) Tuesday through Friday. The company recognizes that its public‑service mission requires continuous operation, a responsibility shared by both the Company and the Union. Salary is set at $54.36 per hour, determined by the current collective bargaining agreement and may include step increases based on time in the position. PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance and offers a total rewards package that supports employee well‑being and professional development now and into the future.
Work Environment
Onsite