Marine Laborer - Limited Time Duration

The Position We are seeking a skilled laborer with a can-do attitude who would enjoy working in our unique Marine environment. The successful candidate will have experience working with a variety of materials in an industrial setting, and be able to follow work direction. In addition, this person will be a proven team player who promotes safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work.

NOTE: This position is classified as temporary, full-time with an anticipated sunset date after six (6) months of employment. Temporary employees qualify for health benefits, paid time-off, and boot allowance per the collective bargaining agreement. Generally, the schedule will be Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with occasional overtime and weekend work required. Essential Job Duties

• Perform work in a composite workforce with the Operating Engineer local 701 at MFM.
  • General labor and construction responsibilities including asphalt repair (crack/seal repair), general M&R of marine rail systems, basic M&R and care of equipment and vehicles allocated to the group.
  • Provide general labor for other crafts needing assistance and perform light janitorial duties.
• Operate construction equipment including backhoe, front-end loader, asphalt roller, asphalt sealing machine, rail compactor/tamper, street sweeper, VAC truck, dump truck, road grader, and excavator while coordinating with and supporting the other marine crafts.
• Participate in multi-trade work tasks that involve more complex maintenance and repair activities. Perform emergency repair work as assigned.
• Perform administrative and other work task duties as assigned.
• Position reports to and takes direction from the lead Foreman assigned for the composite group.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum two (2) years of general labor and equipment operation in a construction and/or maintenance environment; or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
• Journeyman level certification is desirable.
• Maintain a valid state drivers' license is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) from the Federal government is required. All licensing fees will be reimbursed by the Port of Portland.
• Working knowledge of: general labor and construction equipment operating in a construction and maintenance environment.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills:

• Must be able to demonstrate the physical ability to perform general construction labor tasks and ability to operate various construction equipment such as backhoe, front-end loader, asphalt roller, asphalt sealing machine, rail compactor/tamper, street sweeper, VAC truck, dump truck, road grader, and excavator.
• While understandably not all Laborers have had operating time on all the equipment noted they must be able to acquire the necessary skills and training to provide this skill.
• Proven team player with the utmost respect for others.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Perform vigorous physical work in difficult working conditions.
• Work at times without direct supervision, coordinate work efforts, and works composite with IUOE 701,
• Participate in multi-trade craft work tasks.
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and passion for being inclusive.

Supplemental and Selection Information

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 May 1, 2024.
   
   
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 the week of TBD.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, four marine terminals, five 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 pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region's success and include those who have been excluded in the past. 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 guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement: 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 and affirmative action.

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 veterans 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.