What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Maintenance Laborer - Limited Time Duration position at Port of Portland?
We're hiring a Marine Laborer for the Port of Portland!
Join us as we seek skilled individuals to fill the role of Marine Laborer (limited time duration). Be a part of our team and contribute to vital marine maintenance and repair projects. If you're passionate about marine environments and enjoy hands-on work, this opportunity is for you!
Please note: This is a limited-duration role with a defined sunset date set for six months from the official start date.
Generally, the working schedule will be Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with occasional overtime and weekends required. During the summer season, hours change to Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- General labor and construction responsibilities including asphalt repair (crack/seal repair), general maintenance and repair (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.
- 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.
- 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.
- License and/or Certification:
- Journeyman level certification preferred.
- Maintain a valid state driver's license is required.
- Class A commercial driver's license at time of hire is preferred; or the ability to obtain one within the probationary period 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.
- Follow written and oral instructions.
- Perform vigorous physical work in difficult working conditions, work at heights and in confined spaces.
- Participate in multi-trade craft work tasks.
- Perform work assignment estimating for proposals and cost control.
- Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and passion for being inclusive.
- Must be able to demonstrate the physical ability to perform general construction labor tasks and ability to operate various construction equipment.
- Proven team player that shows the utmost respect for others.
- A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of May 4, 2026.
- 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.
- Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step as soon as possible.
Salary : $48