Public Works Equipment Operator, Heavy or Light (Two positions available)

Job Description:

Public Works Equipment Operator, Heavy or Light (Two positions available)

Description

Summary

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Deschutes County Road Department is responsible for the development, operation, and maintenance of the County road system, consisting of approximately 900 miles of roadway. Our Mission: We strive to maintain the quality and improve the experience for all users of the Deschutes County transportation system.

ABOUT THE COUNTY:

We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB:
This position performs a variety of road maintenance activities ranging from manual labor tasks, traffic control, and operation of light to heavy automotive, road maintenance, and construction equipment. The Public Works Equipment Operator will operate a variety of medium to large sized trucks, tractors, trailers, and equipment involving the manipulation of auxiliary controls as well as perform a wide variety of manual tasks associated with departmental operations and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Care, maintenance, and safe operation of hand-operated power tools including chainsaws and jackhammers.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Perform the essential duties of the job.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others at all times.

What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:

• Experience and skills in heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to perform general equipment care and maintenance tasks.
• Maintaining records.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Skill in:

• Working in a cooperative team environment including working with site attendants and other equipment operators to achieve daily goals and objectives in a safe and efficient manner.
• Interact with the public in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Safe driving practices.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

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Compensation

PW Equipment Operator, Light
$4,243.8 3 to $5,416.42 per month for a 172.67 hour work month.

PW Equipment Operator, Heavy
$4,912.82 to $6,270.17 per month for a 172.67 hour work month.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

This position may also be eligible for a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) on June 22, 2025, pending budget adoption by the Board of County Commissioners.

BENEFITS:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.

Minimum Qualifications

PW Equipment Operator, Light

• High school diploma or GED equivalent;
• AND one (1) year of relevant experience;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills andknowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.

PW Equipment Operator, Heavy

• High school diploma or GED equivalent;
• AND three (3) years of relevant experience;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills andknowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must be in possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Necessary Special Requirements

Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Must have the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within six months of hire date.

Ability to drive all County equipment and vehicles on roads. Must be able to drive and travel with equipment within city, county and public roadways, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.

Physical Requirements .
Must have sufficient ambulatory ability to perform the following:

• Balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, twisting, bending, stooping, flexing, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Operating and driving equipment on even and uneven surfaces, inside and outside, and manipulating auxiliary controls.
• Getting in and out of trucks and heavy equipment, and walking on uneven terrain.
• Manipulate hand tools, rakes, hammers, commercial brooms, stakes, hoses, chains and other objects.
• For medium work : exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly, to move objects.
• For heavy work : exerting from 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 25 pounds of force constantly, to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, extreme temperatures, intense noises, wet/icy surfaces, heights, glare, vibration, and hazardous waste/agents.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes Countyoffers eligible employeesa comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following1month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, DeschutesCounty provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.

Employer paid benefit offerings include:

• Life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
• Time Management Leave

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

• 125 Flexible Spending Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance

To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click on Employee Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$4,243.83 - $6,270.17 Monthly