Road Maintenance Operators

Lane County Public Works is hiring two Road Maintenance Operators to join our Road & Bridge Maintenance team—one on our Bridge Crew and one on our Cottage Grove Crew. In this role, you’ll help keep our communities connected by building, repairing, and maintaining the roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure that thousands of residents rely on every day.

This is hands-on, skilled work where no two days are the same. You’ll work outdoors year-round, operate a variety of equipment, and collaborate closely with a supportive team who takes pride in doing quality work that directly supports public safety. If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems on the spot, and seeing the real-world impact of your work—this is a great place to build a career.

We’re looking for people who:

• Take pride in a job well done
• Work well in a team environment
• Enjoy outdoor, physical work
• Are ready to learn and grow their skills

If you’re seeking a stable and meaningful career—not just another job—we invite you to apply and help us keep Lane County moving.

About the Division

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 Special Projects, Vegetation, and Sign Shop crew are headquartered at Delta and work throughout the County.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:30am - 5:00pm. *Shifts change per operational needs.

*These are 626 represented positions

Training:

• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Experience:

• Two years of experience in the operation of a variety of medium road maintenance and construction equipment, including experience performing semi-skilled and skilled tasks.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Licensing Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Oregon Class A CDL, with required endorsements and medical card.
• A valid Oregon Class A CDL with a fifth wheel restriction is allowed for this classification.

SUMMARY OF COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE INFORMATION: 

• Due to Department of Transportation requirements for those currently holding Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs), all candidates referred for interview for positions requiring CDLs will be asked to sign a consent to allow their former employers to disclose to Lane County Department of Public Works alcohol and drug related information for the past 3 years. This information will ONLY be requested after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.
• Also, per 49 CFR 391.21(d), we wish to inform you that the information you provide regarding your previous employers and employment for the past 3 years may be used, and your employers of the past 3 years will be contacted, in order to investigate your safety performance history information as required by 49 CFR 391.23, (d) and (e). You are hereby notified that you have due process rights as specified in 40 CFR 291.23 (i) regarding any information received as a result of these investigations.
  
  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Employees in this classification are required to pass a pre-employment drug test, and to participate in an on-going drug testing program, including, but not limited to, random testing according to requirements of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

NOTE:

• This position requires strenuous physical labor in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

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.