Fleet Maintenance Assistant - Sherwood

Union Position Transportation; Sherwood, Oregon (US-OR) Regular FT, Non-Exempt Posting # 5709 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 position will be scheduled swing shift (2:30 pm-11:00 pm) . General Purpose: Performs basic maintenance on garage equipment and automobiles. General Essential Functions: Maintains, cleans and organizes garage and equipment. Refuels, checks fluids, relocates and cleans services vehicles. Assists in maintaining proper tire, tube, and battery inventories. Maintains and charges batteries. Lubricates tools and motor vehicles. Services equipment and performs preventative maintenance. Operates pneumatic tools, sandblast equipment, steam cleaners, pressure washers, battery chargers, and tire changing equipment. Moves vehicles and/or equipment between centers and district locations. Performs maintenance or minor repairs on vehicles and equipment, when qualified, under the supervision and/or direction of employees assigned to a higher level within the job family. Provides temporary coverage for Transportation 2 as needed. Trains, assists, and provides feedback to less-experienced workers at the direction of supervisor, which may include providing feedback to supervisor on progress of training. 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. 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. Essential Function Requirements: Basic math and reading skills. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. 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 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 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. Manual dexterity adequate to effectively use basic hand tools including, but not limited to, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc. Ability to do precision work requiring visual acuity, fine motor skills, and concentration. 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 driver's license, required certifications/endorsements, and satisfactory d…

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