Roadway Maintenance Operator: Litter & Signs Crew

Marion County; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County Public Works is seeking a Medium Equipment Operator to join the Road & Bridge Operations Division. The role involves operating medium road maintenance equipment and supporting litter control, signs, and markings while assisting other teams with roadway features.

Responsibilities include traffic control, pavement/drainage work, bridges/guardrails, and snow/ice response as part of a collaborative crew. Flexibility for overtime and varied shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related equipment experience.
• May accept any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience.
• Overtime eligibility and safety trainings may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium road maintenance equipment.
• Install and maintain traffic signs and pavement markings.
• Operate a computer sign plotter and maintain road appurtenances database.
• Dig ditches, shovel, and maintain culverts and drainage.
• Work in inclement weather and perform heavy manual labor.

Skills

Operate road maintenance equipment

Traffic control devices installation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years of road maintenance equipment experience

Tools

Computer sign plotter

Job description

Marion County Public Works is seeking a Medium Equipment Operator to join the Road & Bridge Operations Division. The role involves operating medium road maintenance equipment and supporting litter control, signs, and markings while assisting other teams with roadway features.

Responsibilities include traffic control, pavement/drainage work, bridges/guardrails, and snow/ice response as part of a collaborative crew. Flexibility for overtime and varied shifts is expected.