The PositionJob Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7pm to 5:30am, subj ect to change in Fall 2024 for five 8-hour shifts Sunday-Thursday 9pm to 5:30am. This position is considered essential and is part of the bureau's 24-hour response team that may require after-hour, evening, weekend, and holiday emergency response.
Work Location: PBOT Maintenance Operations, 2929 North Kerby Avenue, Portland, OR, 97227.
Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Union Representation: LiUNA Laborers' Local 483 - City Laborers. ?To view this labor agreement, please click here .
Number of vacancies: 2
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 resume.
The City of Portland is seeking an Automotive Equipment Operator II - Street Sweeper Position Summary :
What you’ll get to do:
- Operate a 3-4 wheeled street sweeper including between and/or around obstacles while maintaining maximum curb contact.
- Perform both left and right sweeping.
- Sweep streets with curb cuts effectively.
- Sweep with the street paving group in and out of milled streets.
- Operate large trucks with auxiliary snowplows and anti-ice equipment.
- Perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections of the vehicle, minor servicing, adjustment and repair of equipment.
- Maintain tools and performs pressure washing.
- Read and following maps to analyze routes to determine the most efficient and safest circuit.
- Work in heavy traffic.
- Direct the work of crew members, using a mobile electronic device to track work progress and enter team accomplishments.
Important Highlights
- Current positions are available with night shift. Night shift positions are eligible for a shift differential of $2. 36 / hour in addition to the base pay wage scale.
- This position is considered an essential position during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergenc ies which may require working outside of normal shift hours.
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.
Questions?
Anna Morgan, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Anna.Morgan@portlandoregon.gov
To QualifyApplicants must provide details in their supplemental question responses and resume that demonstrate how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
Ability to operate a mechanical broom and/or air vacuum sweepers safely and effectively, including safely maneuvering around objects without causing damage.
Knowledge of applicable traffic rules and regulations to ensure safe driving to and from sweeping routes in a variety of traffic situations.
Experience detecting and performing routine maintenance on sweepers such as: making field adjustments to main and gutter brooms for maximum sweeping pattern while adhering to manufacturer's recommended tolerance and settings.
Ability to respond appropriately to questions/concerns from other employees and the public, at times in difficult circumstances, and elevating concerns to leadership in a timely manner .
Applicants Must Also Possess:
A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL-Class A) and acceptable driving record at time of hire.
Possess a CDL Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of date of hire.
Submit a "complete" five-year court-certified Driver's Abstract of Driving Record (obtained at applicant's expense) upon request.
Ability to pass the Pre-hire Examination after an offer of employment has been made and accepted.
The Recruitment ProcessSTEP 1: Apply online between Ju ly 1 5 , 2024 and July 2 9 , 2024
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Answer the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
- Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
Application Tips:
- The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.
- 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 resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
- Do not attach materials not requested .
- All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than 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 Phase 1: Week of July 29 , 2024
An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
- Your resume 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 like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection .
STEP 3: Minimum Qualification Evaluation Phase 2: Work Skills Demonstration
- Applicants who successfully pass Minimum Qualification Evaluation Phase I of the recruitment process will be scheduled to participate in the work skills demonstration, weighted 100%. The work skills demonstration test will cover the following:
- Pre-Trip Exercise
- Sweeper Exercise
- An invitation will be sent via email. Out-of-town candidates will be required to travel to participate in phase II.
- Phase II is tentatively scheduled for the Week of August 12
- A photo ID will be required for admittance to the test.
- All Safety protocols must be followed.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation phase II 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.
- Additional evaluation may be required before establishing the eligible list and final selection .
STEP 4: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of August 19 , 2024
- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
STEP 5: Selection (Interview): Week of August 19, 2024
- The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
- Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
STEP 6: Offer of Employment: Late August-Early September 2024
STEP 7: Start Date: Early September 2024
- A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*
Additional InformationClick here for additional information regarding the following:
- Veteran Preference
- ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations?
- Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
- Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
- Carrot Fertility
- Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions 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 .
Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
