Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday 0600 to 1530 (3:30), Friday off, then following Friday work 0600 to 1430 (2:30).
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Day Shifts - Start no earlier than 5:00 AM and no later than 11:59 AM
This position is considered essential and is part of the bureau's 24-hour response team that may require after-hour, evening, weekend, and holiday emergency response.
Work Location: PBOT Maintenance Operations, 2929 North Kerby Avenue, Portland, OR, 97227.
Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Number of vacancies: 1
The eligible list of candidates established from this list will be used to fill current and future vacancies. The current vacancy is a day shift.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
About the Position:
The City of Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is seeking dependable, safety-focused Striper Operators to join our Maintenance Operations team. Striper Operators play a key role in keeping Portland’s streets safe and accessible by operating large truck-mounted paint equipment to apply long-line striping throughout the city.
This is an excellent opportunity for skilled equipment operators who want to make a positive impact on the community. Candidates with relevant experience will be required to demonstrate their abilities through a comprehensive skills test using a 2025 cab-over Peterbilt single-axle truck with rear drop and a mid-mounted commercial road-paint application carriage. This test confirms the technical skills and aptitude needed for success in the role.
What you’ll get to do:
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Safely operate and maintain large, complex striper trucks to apply high-reflectivity paint on City-maintained streets.
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Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, perform minor maintenance, and document and report needed repairs to City fleet.
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Use closed circuit video systems and pointers to accurately apply striping patterns.
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Communicate effectively with striping team members using a headset.
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Follow striping layout markings, recognize potential issues and may review and interpret work orders and basic engineering plans to determine designated placement of striping.
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Prepare paint material and load onto truck.
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Ensure work quality and safety of crew members working in conjunction with the striper.
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Maintain professional relationships with coworkers, the community, and other skilled personnel.
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Respond appropriately to questions/concerns from other employees and the community, at times in difficult circumstances, and elevating concerns to leadership in a timely manner.
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Respond to emergencies, including weather-related and hazard cleanups.
Important Highlights
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The eligible list of candidates established from this list will be used to fill current and future vacancies. The current vacancy is a day shift.
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This position is considered an essential position during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies which may require working outside of normal shift hours.
About the Bureau:
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit www.portlandoregon.gov/pbot. The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community.
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity
Come meet the hiring managers and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the positions’ duties and responsibilities, day-to-day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM Time (US and Canada)
Please Register to attend the Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88327398201
- Please note: AI Notetaking apps will not be allowed into virtual sessions hosted by the Bureau of Human Resources Recruitment Team. If you need accommodations as defined by the American Disabilities Act, then please contact the Recruiter for assistance.
Questions?
Tamara Larison, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
[email protected]
This recruitment will consist of an evaluation of each applicant's answers to the supplemental questions, work history, education and certificates/license information as demonstrated in their application.
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First Review: Applications including the work history and answers to the supplemental questions will be evaluated for minimum qualification requirements.
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Work Skills Demonstration: Candidates whose applications clearly reflect the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a hands-on work skills demonstration that will include driving as well as manual labor.
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Eligible List Established: Those that pass the work skills demonstration will be placed on an equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
STEP 1: Apply online between July 20, 2026, and August 03, 2026
Required Application Materials:
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Resume
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Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.
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Answer the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
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If you wish to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your veteran documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) by the recruitment's closing date.
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Effective January 1, 2026, the State of Oregon law ORS 408.225 - 408.238 is amended to expand eligibility for Veterans’ Preference to current and former Oregon National Guard service members. If applicants are existing state or former Oregon National Guard servicemembers, they are encouraged to attach appropriate documentation to their future recruitment applications.
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Update: As of March 3rd, 2025, if you made the eligible list and met the eligibility to receive veteran preference, you will no longer need to submit veteran documents for future recruitments.
If you need to update or remove your veteran preference for a specific recruitment or from your master profile, please contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.
Application Tips:
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Your résumé should support your responses to the supplemental questions.
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Do not attach any additional documents unless specifically requested.
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Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
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You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
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All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
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E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
STEP 2: Pass/Fail Minimum Qualification Evaluation Phase 1: Week of August 3, 2026
A pass/fail evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions.
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Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications to participate in the Work Skills Demonstration. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
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You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
STEP 3: Minimum Qualification Evaluation Phase 2: Work Skills Demonstration
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Applicants who successfully pass step 2: Pass/Fail Minimum Qualification Evaluation Phase I of the recruitment process will be scheduled to participate in the work skills demonstration, weighted 100%. The work skills demonstration test will cover the following:
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Pre-Trip/Equipment Identification Exercise
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Striper Driving, Backing and Painting Exercise
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An invitation will be sent via email. Out-of-town candidates will be required to travel to participate in phase 2.
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Phase 2 is tentatively scheduled for the Week of August 17, 2026
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A photo ID will be required for admittance to the test.
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All Safety protocols must be followed.
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You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation phase II results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
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Additional evaluation may be required before establishing the eligible list and final selection.
STEP 4: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of August 31, 2026
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Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
STEP 5: Selection (Interview): Mid-September
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The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
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Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification being placed on the eligible list.
STEP 6: Offer of Employment: Late September to Early October
Step 7: Pre-Employment Exam - Physical Capacities Testing: To Be Determined
As part of the conditional job offer, candidates must complete a Prehire Evaluation during the hiring process/probationary period. The Prehire Evaluation may consist of a medical exam, screenings, and a physical capacities test (PCT) required for work clearance and safety compliance. The PCT measures physical ability through job-related tasks such as lifting, carrying, climbing, shoveling, and repetitive movements. Unless already employed in a City position requiring a similar or more demanding PCT, candidates must pass all required tasks to proceed with employment. For more information visit the Prehire Evaluation page.
STEP 8: Start Date: October 2026
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A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
