General Maintenance - Portland international Airport

• 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.)

• 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).

Education and Experience:

• Experience or training equivalent to five (5) years of work experience as a heavy equipment operator in civil construction or maintenance operation.
• Experience in the following is desired:
  • Heavy equipment and machinery operations;
  • Carpentry, painting, fencing, and sign repairs;
  • Asphalt and concrete pavement repairs; and
  • 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. All CDL training costs and licensing fees will be paid for by the Port of Portland.
• Must successfully pass and maintain clearance of a comprehensive Criminal History Records Check and a Security Threat Assessment for a PDX Security Badge, are required.

• 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.

Selection Process (tentative schedule):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of February 18, 2026.
   
   
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials including any responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
   
   
3. Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step approximately as soon as possible.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, three working marine terminals, six business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to unlock new opportunities and ensure more people share in our region's success. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a Core value and we seek to eliminate harm through a culture of active prevention, curiosity, evaluation, and action. We comply with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently look for improvements that support operational excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veteran's preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.

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