Maintenance Apprentice: Road Maintenance & CDL Prep

Multnomah County; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Retirement savings

Job summary

Multnomah County's Department of Community Services is seeking a Maintenance Specialist Apprentice to join the Road Maintenance team in Portland. This earn-and-learn program trains you to become a Road Maintenance Specialist 1 and to obtain a Class A CDL with endorsements within two years.

You'll perform outdoor manual tasks, learn to operate hand and power tools, and work across weather conditions. The program includes CDL licensing steps, a one-year probation after completion, and potential

Qualifications

• Equivalent to twelfth grade completion and pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Possess a valid driver license.
• CDL written exams, DOT physical, and CDL permit within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Learn street cleaning, sanding, and road maintenance tasks.
• Transport materials and operate equipment safely.
• Maintain drainage systems and vegetation; handle right-of-way duties.
• Emergency response and other outdoor work.

Skills

Hand tools

Outdoor work

Truck driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Multnomah County's Department of Community Services is seeking a Maintenance Specialist Apprentice to join the Road Maintenance team in Portland. This earn-and-learn program trains you to become a Road Maintenance Specialist 1 and to obtain a Class A CDL with endorsements within two years.

You'll perform outdoor manual tasks, learn to operate hand and power tools, and work across weather conditions. The program includes CDL licensing steps, a one-year probation after completion, and potential