• Public Works Light Equipment Operator

    Douglas County (OR)


    Public Works Light Equipment Operator

     

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    Public Works Light Equipment Operator

     

    Salary

     

    $21.44 - $27.46 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Public Works - Multiple Locations, OR

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time

     

    Job Number

     

    2025-00040

     

    Department

     

    Public Works

     

    Division

     

    Operations & Maintenance

     

    Opening Date

     

    05/22/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    6/25/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

     

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    THE POSITION

    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.

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS

    SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

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

     

    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

    SCREENING & EVALUATION

    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 aCERTIFIED COURT PRINTdriving 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 (https://douglascounty-oregon.us/264/Driver-Policy) .

     

    To learn more about this position, please review the position classification (https://douglascounty-oregon.us/DocumentCenter/View/1543/Light-Equipment-Operator-PDF) .

     

    Questions? Contact Human Resources by e-mail [email protected] ph: (541) 440-4405

     

    Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

     

    Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity (https://douglascounty-oregon.us/DocumentCenter/View/1640/Douglas-County-Statement-on-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-PDF)

     

    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.

     

    Douglas County offers a competitive benefit package for employees working in positionsbudgeted to work 30 or more hours per week. The benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, a confidential employee assistance program, deferred compensation account options, and more. Information on county-sponsored benefits can be found athttp://www.co.douglas.or.us/hr/benefits.asp. Vacation and sick leave accrual policies are described inDouglas County Personnel Rule 9 (http://www.co.douglas.or.us/hr/personnel\_rules/rules/rule\_09.asp) . Benefit options and leave accruals may vary if position includes membership in a collective bargaining unit (union).

     

    Douglas County is a PERS employer. After meeting specific pre-defined service criteria, eligible employees join thePublic Employees Retirement System (http://www.oregon.gov/PERS/Pages/index.aspx) (PERS) for retirement benefits.

     

    Please contact the Human Resources Department with questions regarding the benefits associated with this position.

    ph: (541) 440-4405

    [email protected]

     

    Employer

     

    Douglas County (OR)

     

    Address

     

    1036 SE Douglas Ave.Room 322Roseburg, Oregon, 97470

     

    Phone

     

    541-464.6300541-440-4405

     

    Website

     

    https://douglascountyor.gov/

     

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