1/18/2023 12:00 AM Pacific

Job Details

Department: Public Works
Union Affiliation: AFSCME
Work Schedule: Mon - Thurs (summer); Mon - Fri (winter)
Total Hours Per Week: 40

Salary Range: $15.75 –$20.12 per hour

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

INTRODUCTION
Incumbents in this four-level classification series are primarily responsible for operating light equipment, not requiring a commercial driver license, that is used to support road maintenance; serve as flagger, operate hand power tools; perform manual tasks.

EXAMPLES OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES
(Duties assigned to this position include, but are not limited to, the following examples. Any one position may not perform all listed duties.)

As a flagger, place and remove temporary traffic control signs, divert, warn and direct traffic around hazards or crews working in roadway.

Operate light equipment not requiring a commercial driver's license, such as: pickups, forklift, small flatbed, etc. May, on an infrequent basis, operate other road maintenance equipment. Perform pre-trip inspections and minor maintenance on assigned equipment.

Perform heavy manual labor digging ditches; cleaning and installing culverts; loading repair materials; cutting and burn brush; installing and repairing fences, road signs, guard rails, construction warning signs, painting sign posts, and brush cutting. Operate hand power tools.

Perform tasks on asphalt patching crew or oiling crew in surfacing or patching roadway surfaces; serve as lever operator, remove loose material, pour asphalt, oil, spread sand or asphalt, hand sweep gravel from areas to be patched.

Serve on on-call status for emergencies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Requires reasonable knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, practices, and procedures used in road maintenance.
Requires reasonable knowledge of safety procedures.
Requires basic knowledge of maintenance of equipment, and basic knowledge of the traffic laws and safety rules governing operations of motor vehicles and equipment on County roads.
Requires basic knowledge of fundamental traffic control.

Skill in performing specialized work.
Skill in performing maintenance on equipment and materials and safe operation of vehicles, equipment and tools used in area of responsibility.

Able to communicate effectively in oral forms.
Able to estimate time and materials and manage time efficiently.
Able to make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and use initiative and judgment in carrying out tasks and responsibilities.
Able to utilize problem identification and resolution techniques and remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high-pressure situations.
Able to meet and work effectively with other employees and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS
One-year of experience in the operation of light road maintenance equipment OR a satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

Must possess a valid Oregon driver's license at time of appointment and maintain an acceptable driving record.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS OF THIS POSITION
The employee works under the supervision of a district supervisor. Recurring, routine assignments are independently performed by employee on the basis of past experience. Employee estimates time and materials and manages time efficiently. Employee uses initiative and judgment in completing routine assignments and interpretation of general administrative or operational policies and procedures is sometimes necessary. Significant deviations require prior approval. Work is checked at completion of projects. Employees may or may not work in proximity of supervisor.

GUIDELINES
Work is governed by established federal, state, and county statutes, rules, regulations, and ordinances and standard trade practices. Equipment operation and maintenance guidelines have been established and must be followed. Employee must use judgment to select the appropriate guideline in light of the circumstance of the project or assignment. The supervisor provides guidance on unusual situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work requires sustained lifting of 30-50 pounds and a high level of stamina for sustained, strenuous exertion. Work requires bending, climbing, crawling, stretching, pulling, pushing, standing, twisting, and walking. There is common exposure to dust, pollen, poison oak, traffic, and fumes. There is frequent exposure to situations where there could be injury or loss of life due to moving equipment and/or traffic. The risk can be substantially controlled but not eliminated by safety precautions. Work is performed in adverse weather conditions such as snow, rain, flooding, summer heat, etc. Extensive driving is required.

SELECTION PROCESS
During this Open Until Filled recruitment, you will hear from us by email. If you are selected as a candidate for an interview, we will contact you to arrange a date and time. We want to ensure that we hire the best possible staff for our county team because we believe that the right people are our most valuable asset!

Tillamook County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 20 hours or more of the regularly scheduled work week.

Part-time regular employees working more than 20 hours but less than 40 hours will receive a pro-rated amount based on their regularly scheduled time.

Employees are eligible for insurance benefits the first day of the month following a full 30 days of employment.

• Health & Prescription Drug Insurance - employees working 37 hours or more per week pay 10% of their total premiums for Regence BlueCross/BlueShield of Oregon medical plan

• Dental Insurance - your choice of ODS or Willamette Dental plans

- Vision Insurance - the VSP vision plan

- Employee Assistance Program - provides face-to-face assessment and counseling, 24-hour crisis assistance, and on-line resources

- Wellness Program - provides a variety of programs and resources which include; Weight Talk®, Quit For Life®, Personal Health Coast and on-site health screenings.

- HRA/VEBA - employees receive an employer contribution of $115 a month to this personal tax-free health reimbursement account

- Basic Life and AD&D - provided at no cost to employees

- Long Term Disability Insurance - provided at no cost to employees

- Retirement Plan - employees are eligible for the County-sponsored Retirement Plan after 6 full months of employment. The County contributions are based on the employee's gross monthly salary; earning an 8% annual interest. Employees can also contribute up to 10% of their monthly salary to the Voluntary Employee Account.

- Holiday Pay - employees are eligible for 12 paid holidays, including a floating holiday, beginning on the first day of employment

- Sick Leave - employees begin to accrue at 8 hours a month upon hire and are eligible to use leave after 3 full months of employment

- Vacation - employees begin to accrue at 8.66 hours a month beginning on the first day of employment and are eligible to use vacation days 6 full months of employment

• Optional Benefit Plans include: Flexible Spending Accounts, 457(b) deferred compensation plans, supplemental life insurance plans and Aflac products are available for employee purchase through payroll deduction