Seasonal Rd Maintenance Worker - Flagger

Clatsop County occupies the northwest corner of Oregon bounded to the north by the Columbia River and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. Named for the Clatsop Indians, Clatsop County is rich in history, scenery and opportunity.


SEASONAL ROAD MAINTENANCE WORKER
$17.36 TO $21.10 PER HOUR
40HRS/WK (10HR DAYS) APPROX. MAY TO SEPTEMBER


OUR MISSION…

Neighbor to neighbor, serving CLATSOP COUNTY with integrity, honesty and respect.
ABOUT CLATSOP COUNTY

Today Clatsop County is one of nine Home Rule counties in Oregon. Five non-partisan elected Commissioners set policy and appoint a full-time County Manager, who is responsible for daily operations. County services are provided through ten divisions: County Administration (County Manager), Assessment and Taxation, Budget and Finance, Community Development, County Clerk, Juvenile, Public Health, Public Works, and the District Attorney, and Sheriff’s Offices. The county also administers a road district, a rural law enforcement district, and a local sewer district. The Facilities Department reports to the county administration division.
THE POSITION

The purpose of this position is to provide seasonal support for the maintenance, installation, and repair of roads and bridges by assisting with regular, recurring, and routine tasks while receiving training and guidance in road maintenance operations. The Road Maintenance Worker Helper is part of a promotional career path. Incumbents in the Road Maintenance Worker Helper classification may be considered for a Road Maintenance Worker Trainee position contingent upon business needs, meeting minimum qualifications, and adherence to the established recruitment process.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess and maintain driving privileges in the State of Oregon.
• Able to acquire a flagging certificate within 10 days of hire.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Class A commercial drivers’ license or instruction (learners’) permit.
• Completion of heavy equipment school.
• Certificates in work zone traffic control (flagging), herbicide applicator license, and/ or first aid/ CPR.
• Previous experience with road maintenance work in public works department.
• Completion of OSHA 10 training.
TO APPLY

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Clatsop County is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.
These positions are open until filled. First look at applicants is May 1, 2025. Apply here.
For more information, applicants should review the detailed job description for information on essential functions and requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.
Prior to hiring, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background exam, and pre-employment drug screen and must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please visit the following website: Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

Clatsop County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.


Clatsop County is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all
employees in all matters of employment (such as hiring, promotion, transfer, training, layoff, compensation,
fringe benefits and termination) regardless of ethnicity/race, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability,
veteran status, or any other status protected by law.