Public Works Light Equipment Operator

Douglas County (OR); Sutherlin (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full family benefits

PERS/OPSRP retirement options

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Douglas County Public Works is seeking a full-time Road Maintenance Equipment Operator to operate loaders, backhoes, and other road maintenance machinery. The role includes routine maintenance, inspections, and material handling for road repair projects.

Preferred candidates have at least one year of experience with road maintenance equipment, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with coworkers and the public. Onsite work at the Courthouse complex with benefits included.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating road maintenance equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and traffic laws governing operation of equipment on public roads.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader to load trucks with materials and backhoe for ditch cleaning and culvert work.
• Operate light to medium equipment including dump trucks, snow plows, water truck, and roller; perform pre-trip inspections.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on assigned equipment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Communication

Job description

Douglas County Public Works

Full time positions available with competitive full-family benefit package. PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings.

Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist. This position is eligible for representation by the TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION No. 223

Job Summary:

This position operates moderately complex road maintenance equipment used in road repair and maintenance; performs routine maintenance on equipment.

Essential Functions:

This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

• Operate loader to load trucks with slide, stockpile or ditching materials; backhoe in ditch cleaning and culvert installation projects.
• Operate light to medium sized equipment, such as: five to 12-yard dump truck with trailers, snow plows, water truck, roller and related equipment. Load and safely transport equipment and materials. Perform pre-trip inspections.
• Perform repair on assigned equipment; includes minor maintenance and servicing, etc.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred:

• One Year experience in the operation of road maintenance equipment.

Knowledge of: Reasonable knowledge of equipment, materials, practices and procedures used in road maintenance, and skill in use of the equipment; reasonable knowledge of minor repair of equipment; thorough knowledge of safety procedures; reasonable knowledge of the traffic laws and safety rules governing operations of motor vehicles and equipment on public roads.

Skill in: Performing specialized work; performing minor maintenance on equipment; safe operation of vehicles, equipment and tools used in area of responsibility; safe operation of equipment under adverse conditions.

Ability to: Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; estimate time and materials and manage time efficiently; make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and use initiative and judgment in carrying out tasks and responsibilities; utilize problem identification and resolution techniques; remain calm and use good judgement during confrontational or high pressure situations; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, contractors, vendors and the public.

Required

• At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon Class A commercial drivers license with tank and air brake endorsements.
• Regular and consistent attendance

While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check as part of a contingent offer of employment.

Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen. Presence of non-prescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the County's drug and alcohol policy. To determine if physically qualified to perform the essential functions, employment offer is conditional upon satisfactory results of a post-offer medical and hearing exam conducted at county expense.

DRIVING RECORD:

Applicants selected for interview will be required to bring to the interview a CERTIFIED COURT PRINT driving history obtained from DMV. Please allow 5-7 days for delivery; out of state allow two weeks.

An unacceptable driving record for employment is defined in the Douglas County Driver Policy Standard Operation of Vehicles #5.

To learn more about this position, please review the position classification.

Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity

If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.