Field Maintenance Worker - Portland

Union Position

Utility Support Staff 2; Portland, Oregon (US-OR)

Limited - Term FT, Non-Exempt

Posting # 5493

About Us:

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.

In addition to environmental stewardship, we’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

NOTE:

This is a Term position, up to one year in length.

The Role:

Uses specialized equipment and interfaces with customers to provide non-technical support for operations.

Day to Day:

- Performs field credit activities including collections, meter re-reads and turnoffs.

- Assesses meter sets for atmospheric corrosion and records data.

- Paints meters, piping, and regulators as needed.

- Performs Encoder Receiver Transmitter (ERT) inspections, replacements, and installations.

- Checks meters for potential damage, tampering/theft, and vandalism, and reports to the appropriate personnel.

- Completes assigned AMR (Automated Meter Reading) routes efficiently and in established timeframe.

- Documents activities using a PC/tablet or other recordkeeping system or device.

- Responds to customer inquiries and complaints and makes referrals when necessary.

- Trains, assists, and provides feedback to less-experienced workers at the direction of supervisor, which may include providing training progress feedback to the supervisor.

- Performs other tasks as required, including those in lower levels as referenced in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, with training as needed.

- Appropriately wears required protective equipment and safety gear.

- Operates Company vehicles in compliance with state/local laws and Company policies and procedures.

- Acquires and maintains OQ qualifications.

- Acts and communicates in a professional, respectful, and cooperative manner in connection with all activities associated with NW Natural.

- Follows supervisory instructions and is flexible and adaptable to changing conditions and expectations.

- Maintains punctual, regular, and reliable attendance.

- Demonstrates the Company’s core values and complies with all Company policies and procedures.

Come on your first day with:

- Technical and customer field experience related to in-person credit collections, encoder receiver transmitter programming/replacement, or have related skills and experience.

- Ability to diagnose problems and follow through with solutions as related to the role.

- The ability to be safe, efficient, result-oriented, and productive in a fast-paced environment.

- Basic math and reading skills.

- Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer/tablet.

- Basic knowledge of the Company’s organization, inter-relationships, policies, procedures, processes, and department/work specific requirements.

- Ability to interface with employees and customers to answer questions or resolve issues with tact and diplomacy.

- Ability to concentrate on tasks, apply procedures in sequence, make decisions with limited information, and work in a structured team environment.

- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills and ability to guide the work of others.

- Ability to establish priorities, balance multiple assignments, and adapt to changing priorities.

- Ability to perform physically demanding work involving walking, standing, bending, twisting, wrist turning, grasping, lifting, squatting, kneeling, reaching, or assuming awkward postures for 8+ hours.

- Ability to hear normal voice at 3 feet; warning signals/horns during work operations.

- Near/distant vision for driving and reading information to complete work assignments.

- Moderate/severe exposure to uneven surfaces, noise, vibration, high-speed rotating machinery, and odorant inhalation.

- Ability to work in adverse weather or terrain conditions.

- Ability to safely operate Company vehicles/equipment and perform inspections and minor maintenance as necessary and in compliance with Company policies and state/local laws.

- Valid OR/WA driver’s license, any required certifications and/or endorsements, and satisfactory driving record.

- Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 lbs.

- Ability to safely set up, use, and/or climb ladders to heights of at least 50 feet.

- Ability to smell natural gas (mercaptan).

- Subject to random drug testing.

Qualification Period: 6 months

What we offer:

Health & Wellness –

- Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution

- Free access to an online wellness resources platform

- Wellness incentive program

Work Life Balance -

- Accrue up to 16 PTO Days (Amount varies based on length of term agreement)

- 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays

- Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women’s Network

- Numerous volunteer and community engagement opportunities

Hourly Rate: $37.93

https://www.nwnatural.com/about-us/the-company/careers

Deadline: 3/5/26

Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations. NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

E-Verify Information

NW Natural participates in E-Verify. Individuals hired will have their Form I-9 information submitted to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates’ diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at employment@nwnatural.com or (971) 979-6341.

NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.