About the position

Job Appointment: Full time

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 10-hour shifts

Work Location: 2929 N. Kerby Avenue, Portland, OR 97227

Benefit: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position

**Please note, there is a work skill demonstration test for this recruitment. A work skill demonstration is a test on different components for specific skills to determine if you have the minimum skills to be eligible for the position. Please refer to Recruitment Process Step 3 for tentative dates, locations, and possible skills **

Position Summary

Asphalt Rakers perform needed repairs on City maintained streets and are responsible for also operating the screed control on the paving machine.

• Set up jobs with proper traffic safety control devices
• Dump asphalt; rake to grade
• Compact hot mix using a vibraplate
• Complete activity reports for each job as it is finished
• Assist and work with Crew Lead to determine mix needed to complete job and orders from vendor.
• Determine proper screed adjustment on spreader when paving streets
• Prepare and pave potholes, utility cuts, overlays, base repair, and cold milling projects
• Spread tack coat
• Utilize strong communication techniques to answer questions from the public

• Safety Conscious: You are a manager that incorporates public safety and staff safety as top priorities in every decision.
• Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to technical and non-technical individuals and who is proficient verbally and in writing
• Equity Focused: So much of what we do within the City involves pausing and looking at each project through an equity lens. Your experience with ensuring projects/reports/etc. are equitable and accessible is very helpful

Questions?:
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov

1. Experience utilizing asphalt raking tools and equipment.
2. Experience raking hot mix.
3. Ability to accurately judge the amount of hot mix needed for a project and rake to required grade prior to rolling or compacting.
4. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations to determine area and volume.
5. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for long periods of time.

STEP 1: Apply online between August 31, 2026 – September 14, 2026

Required Application Materials:

• Work History
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Work Experience: Fully describe your relevant work experience and/or any unpaid volunteer experience, making sure to explain how your experience demonstrates the qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section above.

Optional Application Materials:

• 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.

We have recently updated our veteran preference process. Starting March 3^rd, 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 Tip

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your work history form should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.

• How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your work history that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.

• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• 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 use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.

• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

STEP 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation Phase 1: week of September 14, 2026

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their work history and supplemental questions.
• Your work history and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our pass/fail evaluation of your qualifications for participation in the next step. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation phase 1 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

• Applicants who successfully pass Minimum Qualification Evaluation Phase 1 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:

• An invitation will be sent via email. Out-of-town candidates will be required to travel to participate in phase II.
• Phase II is tentatively scheduled for week of October 5, 2026
• A photo ID will be required for admittance to the test.
• All Health and Safety protocols must be followed.

• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation phase 2 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.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

STEP 4: Establishment of Eligible List: week of October 12, 2026

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations