Road Maintenance Apprentice — CDL Training & Fieldwork

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

Job summary

Multnomah County’s Department of Community Services Transportation Division seeks a Maintenance Specialist Apprentice to join the Road Maintenance team in Portland, OR. You will learn hands-on outdoor tasks and work toward a Class A CDL with endorsements within two years.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adaptability to extreme weather as you gain experience toward a Maintenance Specialist 1 position. This is an earn-and-learn opportunity with strong community impact.

Qualifications

• Apprentice learns a core set of outdoor, manual labor skills and safety practices.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions and perform strenuous tasks.
• Ability to learn to operate hand and power tools and equipment.
• Commitment to earning a Class A CDL with endorsements within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform street cleaning, sanding, and clearing of roadways.
• Transport materials and tow equipment as needed.
• Apply pavement treatments and maintain drainage systems.
• Manage vegetation and perform right-of-way and shoulder maintenance.
• Participate in emergency operations as required.

Job description

Multnomah County’s Department of Community Services Transportation Division seeks a Maintenance Specialist Apprentice to join the Road Maintenance team in Portland, OR. You will learn hands-on outdoor tasks and work toward a Class A CDL with endorsements within two years.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adaptability to extreme weather as you gain experience toward a Maintenance Specialist 1 position. This is an earn-and-learn opportunity with strong community impact.