This position is open for applications through Monday May 04, 2026 at 5:00 pm

JOB SUMMARY

Your job in the department is to . . . 

Perform a variety of tasks, with a primary focus on supporting the fleet department.

Your job also involves . . .

Assisting with tasks across other areas as needed, including the line crews, tree crews, servicemen, fleet, and warehouse.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks listed are intended to be descriptive and not restrictive.  An employee in this classification may perform any of the tasks listed; however, these examples do not include all the tasks which an employee may be expected to perform and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

The essential functions of this position require prioritizing and completing all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, adjusting for changing priorities and availability of resources, and demonstrating initiative in identifying additional job-related tasks to be completed when time permits. The amount of time performing each function may vary day-to-day. All duties shall be performed in an efficient and professional manner in accordance with applicable labor agreements and Central Lincoln’s Safety Manual and under the direct supervision of a designated supervisor.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist the fleet with various tasks and occasionally with the line crews, tree crews, servicemen, warehouse, and shops.

Complete timecards, reports, data tickets, logs, job-related forms, and other similar paperwork accurately, completely, timely, and in the format prescribed and explained by Human Resources or supervisors.

Maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance, including being available, accessible, and able to complete all required essential functions and assigned job tasks during the assigned work schedule.

Communicate in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers, the Board of Directors, and others with whom we may work. Contribute to a successful work group and foster a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, and the constructive exchange of ideas designed to meet or exceed Central Lincoln’s strategic goals.   

Provide exceptional and measurable customer service to internal and external customers with timely, clear, and accurate responses to inquiries and concerns.  Exercise tact, courtesy, and diplomacy when interacting with others. Respond to all inquiries for information respectfully without regard to the inquirer’s position, status, or demographic and in a manner that conveys understanding, acceptance, and support for Central Lincoln’s programs and objectives.

Complete special projects and other duties as assigned to meet team, department and Central Lincoln goals while actively demonstrating accountability and responsibility for achieving desired outcomes and measurable results. Actively demonstrate high levels of employee engagement, accountability, coachability, and responsibility for personal performance and results.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All Central Lincoln employees are expected to abide by the organization’s policies, procedures, performance expectations, and applicable state and federal guidelines. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No supervisor responsibility for work of others

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The required knowledge, skills and/or abilities are listed below:

Knowledge of:

• Proper use of power equipment associated with a vehicle maintenance shop.
• Maintain and care for all tools associated with the job.

Skill or ability to:

• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.
• Maintain and care for all tools associated with landscape maintenance.
• Safe and proper use of miscellaneous gas-powered tools & equipment.
• Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside Central Lincoln, using language and a format the audience will best understand.
• Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).
• Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside Central Lincoln. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.  
• Demonstrate strong technical, troubleshooting, problem solving, researching, and analytical skills necessary to review, analyze and assess job-related data and information to perform duties, work through unexpected performance challenges, and to offer input for process improvement. Utilize strong organizational skills necessary for creating and maintaining accurate documentation and/or Central Lincoln records. 
• Complete a high volume of detail-oriented work methodically, accurately, and timely in a fast-paced, stressful work environment while working independently and/or with limited direction. Prioritize and complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, adjusting for distractions, interruptions, and changing priorities, deadlines, and availability of resources. Demonstrate initiative in identifying additional job-related tasks to be completed when time permits to assist other team members.
• Seek out and approach training opportunities with active engagement and curiosity, while learning and exhibiting understanding of Central Lincoln policies, protocols, and performance expectations. Demonstrate initiative to incorporate and implement learning principles from informal and formal training, as well as feedback from leaders and co-workers. Actively pursue professional development opportunities to add value to Central Lincoln including learning, adopting, and quickly adapting to new techniques and technologies used in the changing utility industry.
• Perform duties well while actively demonstrating an appropriate level of accountability and responsibility for both work product results and the impact behaviors and decisions may have on the ability of others to do their jobs well. Work cooperatively in a team environment, while consistently demonstrating collaborative, respectful and productive work habits.
• Receive, interpret, and implement job-related instruction, guidance, coaching, and training (both formal and informal) while progressively improving skills and overall success in performing assigned duties. When issues of poor performance of negative behaviors are raised, incorporate feedback in a constructive manner that demonstrates understanding of the concern and an ability and willingness to demonstrate the required consistent and sustained improvement.
• Exhibit strong conflict resolution skills and demonstrated competency to work with a diverse population of customers, contractors, vendors, and co-workers of all ages. Treat others equally with respect and dignity, even if you disagree with their point of view and/or if you are frustrated, angry or disappointed with their work output or comments.
• Work independently and/or with limited direction at a self-directed pace sufficient to ensure work is completed timely and efficiently. Exercise initiative and resourcefulness to accomplish assignments efficiently and ask questions on complex issues or when in doubt. Problems are easily defined and solved according to policies and procedures, and order or priority of tasks can be modified within parameters set by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education Level

High School Diploma / GED

Specifics: Must be 18 years of age on or before June 15, 2026. Note: Applications from students still working on High School Diploma or GED will be accepted but must meet age requirement upon hire. 

Minimum Experience Level

None

Substitution Note: Any combination of education, experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the required job functions may be qualifying.

Certifications

None required

Driver’s License

Oregon Driver's License required

Other Licenses

None required

WORKING CONDITIONS

Job Conditions:

Typical Field Environment: Work in the field environment may require bending, climbing, crawling, stretching, pulling, pushing, standing, twisting, and walking over uneven ground.  There is a common exposure to dust, pollen, traffic, and fumes. Fieldwork may be performed in adverse weather conditions such as snow, rain, wind, flooding, summer heat, etc.  When in the field, a significant amount of driving is required.

Work Location: Central Lincoln – Newport

Travel: Travel to and from job sites with company provided vehicle while performing duties associated with position. 

AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY

Due to the nature and scope of the essential functions, the importance of personal interactions with coworkers and members of the public, and the availability of job-related tools, equipment and resources at work, performance of the essential functions requires regular, consistent availability, accessibility, and/or presence on-site. 

Approximately 40 hours / week may be required to efficiently perform the job duties of this position, including presence at designated internal and external meetings. This position also requires availability and accessibility to respond to and address emergencies and critical situations outside of normal business operating hours in the evenings and/or during weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are typical of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical capability to handle high mobility demands and complex personal interactions.

• Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert physical effort in work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials.
• Sensory Requirements: Tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
• Mental Requirements: Exhibit sufficient mental acuity and sound reasoning abilities necessary to review, analyze, understand, evaluate, and interpret Central Lincoln policies and protocols, as well as federal and state regulations applicable to Central Lincoln operations. Provide intellectually sound and well-reasoned answers, recommendations, and solutions to identified business problems, issues and/or questions.
• Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, or pathogenic substances.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Central Lincoln is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.