Plant Maintenance Mechanic - LME

Position: Plant Maintenance Mechanic - LME- $7,500 Hiring Bonus!
Under minimum supervision, Plant Maintenance Mechanics perform a variety of skilled maintenance and repair work relating to Tri Met facilities and equipment.

This role requires being in person five (5) days per week.

Ensure a commitment to safety through consistent and professional behaviors in performance of job requirements. Safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work.  Perform related duties as required.

* Maintain and repair fixed and right-of-way building systems, equipment, and structures.

* Maintain and repair station platforms, transit centers, park and ride lots, various right-of-way items and Tri Met system amenities and equipment.

* Coordinate work with other agencies (city, county, state, and federal) and outside contractors relating to areas of responsibility.

* Document, review, track, and update maintenance policies and procedures as they relate to areas of responsibility.

* Establish parts and equipment stock with Stores Department and various vendors.

* Assist with various emergency situations including rerailing operations.

A minimum of a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent is required.

Two (2) years of experience in building and machine maintenance trades are required.

Possession, at a minimum, of a State of Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician's License is required.

The possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Oregon Class "A" Commercial Driver License (CDL) or State of Washington equivalent, and a DOT medical card is required. To review our driving record standards, :
Tri Met-Driving
- Applicant must pass a qualifying examination related to the selection criteria.

* Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret plans, drawings, sketches, blueprints, and troubleshoot from technical manuals and schematic diagrams.

* Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical and mechanical theory, plumbing, equipment and building related systems.

* Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with the District's Safety Rules, Policies, Operation's Standard Operating Procedures, Rules and Regulations, as well as various governmental agency codes.

* Demonstrated ability to operate the District's radio and telephone communication system, including but not limited to mobile phones and computers, in compliance with the regulations and procedures.

* Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.

* Ability to troubleshoot and repair various shop and wayside equipment, including but not limited to wheel truing machines, vehicle and equipment lifts, wash racks, lathes, compressors and other motors and pumps.

* Ability to operate various equipment including but not limited to:  motor vehicles, manlifts, forklifts, various metal and wood fabrication equipment.

* Ability to work graveyard, swing, or day shifts.

* Ability to work in deep underground tunnels and passageways and at high elevations (rooftops, building walls).

* Ability to walk on irregular surfaces and work in tight confined right-of-ways with high speed trains.

* Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of certification and recertification training as appropriate.

* Ability to work assigned consecutive 5-day shift, and report to any Tri Met Maintenance Facility throughout the Portland-Metro region.

* Ability to pass required physical examination with drug screen, and meet the physical activity requirements of the job, including routine standing, walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, fine hand and finger manipulations, balancing, lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to sixty-five (65) pounds.

Type of Position /Grade/FLSA

Union, Non-Exempt, Regular, Full-Time. Wage $45.92 hourly. Wage will be in accordance with the current Working and Wage Agreement.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:

1. Application Review/Work Record Review        

2. Driving Record Review - Upon submitting your application, you are required to submit a DMV report from every state (except Oregon) where you have held a driver's license in the past ten (10) years. Refer to online instructions to download and attach documents to your application or fax documents to (503) 962- 3477 or

3. Verification of High School diploma or GED        

4. Supplemental Tests        

5. Panel Interview        

6. Criminal Background Check    

7. Drug Screening    

8. Medical Examination

Supplemental Information

Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application. You are permitted five attachments of less than 5MB each.

Mechanics must acquire or possess the hand tools necessary to perform the duties of the position.

If you are a qualified veteran and would like to apply for veterans' preference points, you will need to reflect your status on the application and attach supporting documentation at the time of application submission.

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