Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Temporary - Roads - Public Works

Full Job Description

Requirements

This position is primarily assigned to Road and Bridge Maintenance Crews (including signs, pavement markings and vegetation) and may be temporarily reassigned to other department workgroups with alternative report-to-work locations and work schedules.

• 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 and tail vehicles.

• 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.

• 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; works with Corrections workers.

• Works in inclement weather conditions aids in storms response and recovery including ice, snow control, flooding, high water, and wind damage.

Potential equipment operated may include light truck; nd operator for inductor/hot box/sweeper trucks, plate compactors, small patch roller, ATVs, asphalt tacker, crack sealer, air compressor, concrete saw, skid steer (yard work), fork lift truck, small tractor w/bucket, variable message board (VBM) & light plant trailers, wood chipper, Park/Lawn mower, hand/hose herbicide sprayer (w/direct ODA cert supervisor), hot melt plastic truck, walk behind paint striper, work boat; 16’ (OR boater cert.), concrete mixer, vacuum trailer, other small power equipment (hand blowers, chain saw, limb saw, misc.

hand tools), portable radio.

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

• May take part in chemical hazard cleanups, according to training given.

• Participate in basic incident command training; may participate in drills to maintain proficiency in supporting ECC activities, including carrying out field work in connection with ECC 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; may assist in emergency / field inspections of infrastructure.

• Performs other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications

Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.

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: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.

Dependent on work area assignments, some regular status employees may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at:http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.

Finalists may be required to pass a physical examination which includes agility evaluation by a county appointed medical doctor.

Dependent on work area assignments, regular status employees may be required to complete the following County trainings/ certifications:

• County and Department New Employee Orientation
  • Work Zone Traffic Control (flagger)
  • Awareness and Limited Operations' Level Hazardous Material Response
  • Forklift
  • Employee development trainings
  • Some trainings are presented and/ or must be completed on-line.

These are temporary assignments that are represented by a union.

These are full-time temporary jobs, which are eligible for overtime.

Typical Roads Division Summer Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday – Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Work schedule dependent on work area daily assignment and needs of the department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle and maintains an acceptable driving history; stands for long periods of time; sits for up to 1/2 hour; walks about the work area; walks long distances; bends forward; reaches overhead; works in inclement weather conditions; performs heavy manual labor, lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. for up to 50 feet; pushes and pulls up to 100 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 150 lbs.; loads/ unloads all types of heavy materials. Works effectively and safely around road maintenance activity noises; climbs ladders and scaffolds; works around smoke and dust; works with engine vibrations; possible risk of exposure to blood/body fluids; possible risk of exposure to exhaust fumes. Operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; uses rapid mental/hand/eye coordination; reads a 12-pt. font; distinguishes shades and colors; sees with depth perception; hears a normal speech level.