About the Position:
Lane County Public Works seeks extra help employees for its Road Maintenance Division. Successful candidates perform general manual labor and flagging work on Public Works road crews.
NOTE: Start Dates are staggered, with jobs starting in April.
- Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire and possess a valid Oregon Driver's License at the time of hire.
- The selected candidate(s) for this classification are required to pass a criminal background check before entering County employment.
- The Department will review the driving records for all successful applicants before they begin work.
About the Department:
The Road Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the County transportation system including some state highways and city streets under contract with Lane County. Although the majority of equipment and employees in Road Maintenance are based at the Delta Complex, satellite shops are located near Cottage Grove, Dexter, Veneta, and Florence. A crew and equipment are assigned to each Road Maintenance Zone. The Bridge Projects Crew, Sign Shop, and Vegetation Crew are headquartered at Delta and work throughout the County.
Schedule: These positions work Monday - Thursday, from 6:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Overtime required per operational needs.
This is a non-represented position
* Extra Help employees may work up to a maximum of 520 hours per fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30 of the following year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
DRIVER’S LICENSE
- Must be in possession of a valid driver's license at time of application, and a valid Oregon Driver's license by time of appointment.
- The Department will review the driving records for all successful applicants before they begin work.
Note:
- The selected candidate(s) for this classification are required to pass a criminal background check before entering County employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Selection Process
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
Strategic Plan
In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.
The 2022 -2024 Strategic Plan (Download PDF reader) focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.
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