Medium Equipment Operator Roads and Bridges

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Marion County Public Works is seeking a Medium Equipment Operator to add to our Road & Bridge Operations Division supporting the Salem Maintenance District. The Medium Equipment Operator position will join a collaborative team taking part in the necessary tasks for the operation and maintenance of roadway features within the Marion County community including pavement/drainage bridges/guardrails signs/pavement markings roadside vegetation litter control and snow & ice response.

This position requires a commercial drivers license (CDL-A) with airbrake and tanker endorsements within six months of hire upon the successful completion of training.

This position is primarily assigned to the Salem/Vegetation Crew and may report to other workgroups with alternative work locations and work schedules.

• May operate all equipment listed in the Equipment Operators Classification table.

• Work may include digging ditches; shoveling; installing and maintaining culverts; cutting and chipping brush; litter pick-up / nuisance control removal; clean and maintain shops grounds vehicles and equipment.

• Controls or directs traffic around hazards or crews; sets up moves and maintains signs cones and barricades portable devices for work or hazard zones; turn high water signs; operates pilot truck.

• Shovel and rake hot mix asphalt or cold mix; apply tack oil; prepare and apply crack sealant.

• Stands for long periods of time; walks long distances; works in inclement weather conditions; performs heavy manual labor; loading/ unloading all types of heavy materials; work with Corrections workers.

• May occasionally exercise lead direction over lower-level workers.

• Adequately communicate and access information via the computer (i.e. effectively uses and responds to e-mails)

• Create and update daily and weekly computerized work reports.

• Maintain records of inventory work schedules for crews materials used on projects and inspection reports for assigned projects.

• Participates in meetings on-going training and professional development.

• Consider an essential employee; works in inclement weather conditions; aids in storms response and recovery including ice snow control flooding high water and wind damage.

• May take part in chemical hazard cleanups according to training given for incidents on roads and road-related properties.

• May participate in basic incident command training and drills to maintain proficiency in supporting EOC activities including carrying out field work in connection with EOC operations. May be assigned clerical/support incident liaison or other duties at any location within or near the county. Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside normal business hours weekend/holiday work and may occur with little or no advance notice.

• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. High school diploma or equivalent; AND
2. Two years of experience in the operation of motorized road maintenance and construction equipment and the performance of semi-skilled manual tasks (Depending on the position experience in a specialized field may be required i.e. landfill operations sign shop maintenance); OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work education training or experience relevant to the position as determined by Marion County.

• Must possess a current drivers license with an acceptable driving history; AND possess OR obtain within 6 months of hire a valid Oregon CDL-A license with tank endorsement. A valid drivers license and CDL permit with medical card is required at time of hire. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination by a County-appointed medical doctor and have good physical agility.
• Some positions will require possession of or obtain within five (5) months of hire certification as a Right-of-Way Public Pesticide applicators license.
• Must be a certified flagger with the State of Oregon or able to obtain within 30 days.
• Must be a certified industrial forklift operator or able to obtain within 30 days.
• Position require possession of or obtain with five (5) months of hire certification of an appropriate Coast Guard inland operators license. This includes the ability to pass general physical and vision examination requirements for the Coast Guard license.
• Must successfully complete FEMA ICS/NIMS IS-100/700 certification training within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain Awareness and Limited Operations level hazardous material clean up cash handling lift truck training.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedules: Depending on the season position will either work 5/8-hour days or 4/10-hour days.
• May be required to work rotating shifts which may include swing and/or graveyard.
• Positions related to road construction and maintenance may be required to work flexible schedules and long hours throughout the year particularly during construction season (May through October) and inclement winter weather (November through February). Positions at disposal sites or transfer stations may be required to work weekends and holidays and attend after-hour meetings.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OAR and . Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.