Maintenance Specialist 1

Multnomah County; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 82,726,000 - 103,108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Health/Dental insurance

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Multnomah County's Department of Community Services Transportation Division is seeking a Maintenance Specialist 1 to join its road maintenance team. You will perform manual labor tasks to maintain drainage, roadways, vegetation, and safety, contributing to community safety and transportation infrastructure.

The role involves street cleaning, sanding, transporting materials, towing equipment, applying pavement treatments, and a wide range of other duties outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, AND
• Two years of experience in maintenance and/or road construction
• One year of truck driving experience
• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License at the time of appointment
• Pass a pre-employment drug test

Responsibilities

• Street cleaning
• Sanding and clearing of roadways
• Transporting materials
• Towing equipment
• Applying pavement treatments
• Maintaining drainage systems
• Vegetation management
• Right-of-way and shoulder maintenance
• Emergency operations and other duties outdoors

Skills

Maintenance & road construction

Truck driving

CDL Class A

Drug test

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maintaining drainage systems

Pay Range

$29.29 - $36.03 Hourly

Department

Department of Community Services (DCS)

Job Type

Regular Represented

Exemption Status

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date

October 06, 2026

Overview

The Department of Community Services Transportation Division is looking for a Maintenance Specialist 1 to join its Road Maintenance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team dedicated to community safety and improving the transportation infrastructure by performing a variety of manual labor tasks and job duties.

As a Maintenance Specialist 1, Your Duties Will Include

• Street cleaning
• Sanding and clearing of roadways
• Transporting materials
• Towing equipment
• Applying pavement treatments
• Maintaining drainage systems
• Vegetation management
• Right-of-way and shoulder maintenance
• And a wide range of other diverse activities including emergency operations

This position requires teamwork and the ability to perform strenuous manual labor outdoors in various weather extremes such as heat, cold, rain, storms, snow, floods, etc. Work shifts will be 4/10-hour days.

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 1,750 culverts to manage, our staff is committed to maintaining the community’s 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 department's mission 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

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

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, AND
• Two years of experience in maintenance and/or road construction
• One year of truck driving experience
• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License at the time of appointment
• Pass a pre-employment drug test

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills

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. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Additional specialized truck driving training or a related field is desirable
• 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

Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:

• 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.

The application, resume, and cover letter 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. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. 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.

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

About

• 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 screening

Additional Information

Type of Position

This hourly, union-represented position is eligible for overtime.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Location

1620 SE 190th Avenue, Portland, OR 97233 and 10814 NW Quarry Road, Portland, OR 97229

Essential Employee

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 candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the 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 don't 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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