Road Maintenance Worker

JOB ABOUT THE JOBOperates road construction and maintenance equipment and equipment used in more specialized road work. Performs related duties as required. This classification is distinguished from lower classifications by the more specialized and skilled nature of tasks.WORK SCHEDULEMonday - Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSGraduation from high school or successful completion of the equivalent GED. Two years experience in general road construction and maintenance work including the performance of skilled manual tasks and one year of experience in the operation of motorized, medium-sized road construction and maintenance equipment, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Experience with bridge work, asphalt paving, and/or concrete form work or placement preferred. NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONSPossession of a valid Class A Oregon commercial driver's license at the time of appointment. Class A Oregon commercial driver’s license must be free of restrictions for air brakes, fifth-wheel, or manual transmission and must include a tanker endorsement. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Polk County, the Organization: Polk County takes pride in knowing that our employees are what makes the County a great place to work. We have a strong desire for each employee to feel respected; connected to the department they work for as well as other County departments and the community at large; and know that they are critical to County business. We understand that work may be necessary, but not what should define each individual. We all have diverse personalities and interests away from the job, and at Polk County we encourage our employees to be connected to something bigger than work.Benefits: Polk County offers generous employee benefits including, but not limited to: 11 paid holidays per year8 hours of vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years8 hours of sick leave earned monthly4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire)PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributionsFull health benefits for the employee and qualified family members with the employee paying only 10% of the premium Basic life Insurance - employer paidOptional benefits such as additional life insurance, short term disability, deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expensesQualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramOur Community: Polk County is located in the Willamette Valley just an hour from the Pacific Coast to the west and an hour from Portland to the north. The population is approximately 87,000 and the area spans about 744 square miles, with two thirds of the western part of the county being forest. National protected areas include the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Siuslaw National Forest.The County is part of the agricultural richness the Willamette Valley has to offer. In recent decades, the valley has also become a major wine producer, with Polk County being one of the best in the area. The valley is often known as the “Oregon Wine Country.” Polk County has over 25 wineries alone.Polk County also houses the beautiful liberal arts college, Western Oregon University (WOU), and is only 30 miles from Oregon State University. WOU was an inaugural winner of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. This award recognizes universities and colleges that have demonstrated the highest level of commitment and action towards fostering a campus community that celebrates all the many facets of diversity. WOU is one of the most diverse universities in Oregon and has a higher percentage of Latino students in the Oregon University system. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ** A cover letter is required. If you are a military veteran and want to apply for Veterans' Hiring Preference, you must attach supporting documentation and complete the Veteran’s Preference Form. ** ** DO NOT ATTACH ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS (transcripts, letters of recommendation, certificates, etc.) They will not be considered at the application stage. You may bring them to the interview if you are selected to interview. **