Seasonal Laborer (Bridge or Road Maintenance)
Seasonal Laborer (Bridge or Road Maintenance)
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Job Description
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$20.00 $20.00 HourlyDepartment:
Department of Community Services (DCS)Job Type:
Seasonal (Seasonal)Exemption Status:
United States of America (NonExempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
The Opportunity:
Overview:
$20.00/hour
This Work Matters!
Multnomah Countys Department of Community Services Transportation division has an amazing opportunity for you to work as a Seasonal Laborer to assist our bridge and road crews with maintenance of County bridges and roads.
Bridge Maintenance
As a Seasonal Laborer in Bridge Maintenance you will help with vegetation maintenance landscaping and graffiti removal. You will occasionally set up work zones for the bridge crews during projects. You may also learn and perform semiskilled duties with minor bridge repairs such as greasing bridge components operating power washers and paint sprayers assisting with patching concrete repairs fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) deck repairs installing and repairing joint seals and applying cold thermoplastics on bridge roadways and sidewalks.
Bridges Schedule: Monday Friday 7:00 AM 3:30 PM (8hour days).
Work Location: 1403 SE Water Avenue Portland OR 97214 (and additional bridge structure locations depending on assignment).
Road Maintenance
As a Seasonal Laborer in Road Maintenance you will help with vegetation maintenance piloting motor vehicles for various county operations assist with road sign installation possible work zone set up and flagging.
Roads Schedule: Monday Thursday 6:00 AM 4:30 PM (10hour days).
Location for Roads: 1620 SE 190th Avenue Portland OR 97233
The Ideal Candidate:
As a successful candidate you are selfmotivated and energetic and you enjoy working outdoors and performing manual labor. You are able to take direction well be a part of a team and work safely while carrying out your duties. You are someone who loves to work hard and give back to help your community.
If you would like to take part in this exciting opportunity apply today!
Who We Are:
Multnomah Countys Transportation division manages and preserves the county road infrastructure and provides a safe and efficient transportation system that supports economic and community vitality. With over 297 miles of roads and six bridges over the Willamette River among many other bridges to manage and maintain our staff is committed to maintaining the communitys livability. Our primary goals are to provide safe transportation for the public to protect the public investment by preserving our roads infrastructure and to help plan for the transportation needs of the significantly growing number of new residents expected in the Portland area in the coming years.
As part of the Department of Community Services it is our mission is to preserve harmony between natural and built environments keep people and pets safe and ensure every voice is heard through a diverse group of programs including land use planning transportation animal services elections and budget and operations support.
At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
To Qualify:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience volunteering education and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
1. Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED); AND
2. A valid drivers license; AND
3. Pass a preemployment drug test.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain in your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Customer service experience.
Driving experience with trucks and trailers.
Experience performing manual labor outdoors.
Experience operating power tools.
Experience using basic hand tools.
Experience standing for long periods of time.
Experience working in a team with diverse backgrounds.
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
Screening and Evaluation:
The Application Packet:
Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:
- Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
- Attach a resume: Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the PDF document to the online application. Be sure to explain in detail including dates all related work experience paid or unpaid.
Note for internal candidates: After you have applied you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
- Evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates.
- A phone screen oral exam supplemental screening or written exam may be used to determine the most qualified candidates
- Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
- Professional reference checks
- Preemployment drug test.
Additional Information:
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future fulltime parttime regular temporary limited duration and oncall positions.
Duration: approximately three (3 6) months (will not exceed a total of 1040 hours)
Type of Position: temporary nonunionrepresented position
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County we dont just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans Preference: Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions
Recruiter:
Vlad MirkoEmail:
Phone:
1 (503)Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
8003 LaborerEmployment Type
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