Striper Operator

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*Only apply for this position once. If you are interested please apply without delay!

This recruitment will close once weve reached 150 applications or the closing date whichever comes first.*

OVERVIEW

The Department of Community Services Transportation Division is looking for a Striper Operator to join its Road Maintenance team. As a Striper Operator you will perform technical duties and skilled manual labor in the placement and removal of long-line road striping pavement markings road signs and other related traffic aids and road maintenance work.

We are looking for an individual with the following qualities:

• Self-motivated positive and professional

• Thrives in a team environment

• Has a passion for giving back to their community

• Is safety conscious and responsible

• Works hard and is adaptable

Striper Operator duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Using specialized road striping truck to apply striping materials in the proper place time and amounts

• Providing flagging duties during projects and operate the pilot truck

• Installing and maintaining traffic devices

• Researching interpreting and ensuring installations are performed in accordance with codes and regulations

• Diagnosing repairing and maintaining striping equipment

• Assisting with sign fabrication including cutting routering and drilling sign blanks

• Supervising small work crews and others in Pavement Marking and Traffic Devices work

Who We Are

The Multnomah County Transportation Division manages and preserves the County road infrastructure and provides a safe and efficient transportation system that supports economic and community vitality. With 297 miles of roads 6 Willamette River bridges over 20 smaller bridges and over 1750 culverts to manage our staff is committed to maintaining the communitys livability. Our primary goals are to help people safely get to where they need to go to protect the public investment by preserving our transportation infrastructure to support social equity and economic well being and to help plan for the future transportation needs of Multnomah County.

As part of the Department of Community Services it is our departments 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 Business Services. This department is an incredibly diverse department and your role will be too.

Multnomah County is located in Northwestern Oregon where the Columbia and Willamette rivers meet. The County covers 465 square miles and encompasses the Portland metropolitan area including the cities of Portland Gresham Lake Oswego and five other cities. With over 800000 residents Multnomah County is Oregons most populous county. More than 5600 Multnomah County employees provide citizens with a wide range of health and human services public safety services and other government programs.

What We Can Offer You

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 Strategic Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our website.

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.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills: You must have the following qualifications/transferable skills to qualify for this position. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant and/or your skills are transferable.

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade; AND

• Two years in traffic maintenance operations and/or road maintenance experience

• Possession of a valid Class A CDL with air brake endorsement and the ability to obtain a Hazmat and a Tanker endorsement within 60 days of date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: 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.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff peers superiors and community members to gain cooperation and support.

• Demonstrated skills in change management understanding needed change and working with staff to implement changes while maintaining positive morale.

• Ability to work calmly under pressure demonstrating the ability to make sound decisions and to think clearly and quickly while mastering multiple tasks.

*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: Be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission. These items should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the Overview and To Qualify sections of this job posting. Please be thorough as these materials will be used to determine your eligibility for an interview.

• Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.

• Resume (optional): Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications . Attach the PDF document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail including dates all related work experience paid or unpaid.

• Cover Letter (optional): This should expand on your resume address why you are interested in this position and demonstrate how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

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

• Consideration of top candidates which may include phone interviews panel interviews and/or additional testing

• Professional reference checks

• Drug test and CDL clearinghouse query

This recruitment will be used to fill any current and future full-time part-time on-call temporary and limited duration positions while the eligible for hire list is active.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Type of Position: This is an hourly union-represented position that is eligible for overtime.

Location: Yeon Complex - 1620 SE 190th Portland OR 97233

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:00 am - 4:30 pm (10 hour work days)

Essential Employee: This position is considered essential. The county provides a wide array of services including many emergency-related functions and other services essential to the public health and safety. Essential employees are required to report for duty regardless of decisions to close or curtail other county operations.

Equal Pay Law

Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidates relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be typically be made toward the beginning of the listed pay range.

Serving the Public Even During Disasters

Everyday Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather natural disaster or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses while typically there begins with a call for volunteers county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

In accordance with Oregon Law Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume cover letter and other application materials.

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.

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