Road Maintenance Worker I

Washington Countys Land Use & Transportation Department is seeking candidates to fill multiple Road Maintenance Worker I (RMW I) vacancieswith atentativestart date of September 14 2026.

The Operations and Maintenance Division is the public works arm of the Department of Land Use & Transportation. The maintenance group performs a variety of tasks and activities associated with the repair and upkeep of the countys road and bridge network.

The Road Maintenance Worker I (RMW I) is the entry-level position for the road crews performing a variety of manual labor tasks connected with the repair and maintenance of public works infrastructure. Examples of activities performed by the RMW I include but are not limited to digging ditches installing culverts and pipes raking asphalt patching potholesrepairingand replacing bridge components repairing concrete structurestrimmingand cutting vegetation and installing traffic control devices. Additionally the RMW Isetsup work zones and controls traffic as a certified flagger. Once trained the RMW I alsooperatesassorted small motorized equipment and performs minor maintenance on the equipment such as changing mower blades sharpening chain saws and cleaning tools.

Work isfrequentlyperformed on irregular shifts and hours under extreme conditions including emergency situations inclement weather unstable ground heavy traffic high noise levels dust poor visibility at extreme heights andin close proximity toheavy equipment. Crew members are also front-line emergency responders during inclement weather events such as snow and ice storms floodswind storms and earthquakes. Work can occur outside of regularly scheduled hours including nights weekends and holidays depending on the business needs of the community and organization. Additionally overtime opportunities are available for qualified employees toparticipatein scheduled overtime duties and stand-by assignments for after-hourcall-outs.

Please note that this position works four 10-hour days in summer and five 8-hour days theremainderof the year.

IdealKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Basic principles and practices of performing manual labor associated with general construction.

• Safely working on a construction job site.

• Use hand and power tools.

• Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently.

• Lift or carry construction materials including items that may be heavy or awkward.

• Perform heavy physical work in sometimes adverse conditions.

• Carry out oral and written instructions and read equipment instruction manuals.

• Interact with the public coworkers and management with respect and dignity.

To review the complete classification including the full list of knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position use this link:RMWClass Spec Link

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED.

AdditionalQualifications:

• For the first 12 months of employment mustpossessa drivers license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record. AND

• Within 12 months of hire must obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) valid in the State of Oregon which includes a current DOT Medical Certificate a tanker endorsement and no restrictions on air brake manual transmission and tractor trailer 5th wheel. AND

• All external candidates willbe requiredto pass a post-offer physical abilities assessment and drug screening prior to employment.

Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) Requirement
Washington County will provide employees with external training to achieve their Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Employees who participate in the training program will be expected to remain employed by the County for four years following such training; if an employee leaves before then they will be required to repay the County 25% of the cost of the training program for each year they remain employed that is shorter than four years:

• Leaving in the first year after earning CDL: 100% repayment

• Leaving between years one and two: 75%

• Leaving between years two and three: 50%

• Leaving between years three and four: 25%

• Leaving after four years: 0%