Public Works Light Equipment Operator - Reedsport

Douglas County (OR); Reedsport (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-family benefits package

PERS/OPSRP retirement

Deferred compensation retirement

Onsite childcare discount

Union representation

Job summary

Douglas County Public Works is seeking a full-time equipment operator to support road maintenance and repair efforts. The role involves operating loader/backhoe and other light to medium equipment, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring safety during operations on County roads.

Required experience includes at least one year operating road maintenance equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety and timely communication.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating road maintenance equipment is preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and road maintenance practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader to load trucks with materials and support road repair projects.
• Operate light to medium equipment (dump trucks, snow plows, water trucks) and perform pre-trip inspections.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Interact professionally with employees, contractors, vendors and the public.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Tools

Loader

Backhoe

Dump trucks

Snow plows

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.