Seasonal Maintenance Worker - Temporary - Roads - Public Works

About the role

Marion County is seeking enthusiastic, safety-minded and team-oriented individuals to join our Road & Bridge Operations Division this summer. As a Seasonal Maintenance Worker, you will join our collaborative team and participate in a variety of tasks necessary for the operation and maintenance of roadway features within the Marion County community including pavement/drainage, bridges/guardrail, signs/pavement markings, roadside vegetation, litter control and high wind/storm response efforts.

Responsibilities

• Controls or directs traffic around hazards or crews; sets up, moves, and maintains signs, cones and barricades, portable devices for work or hazard zones; turn high water signs;
• Operates light truck, < 26K GVW-no air brakes (w/wo variable message board, plow sander, deicer), 2nd operator for inductor/hot box/sweeper trucks, plate compactors, small patch roller, ATVs, asphalt tacker, crack sealer, air compressor, concrete saw, skid steer (yard work), fork lift truck, small tractor w/bucket, variable message board (VBM) & light plant trailers, wood chipper, Park/Lawn mower, hand/hose herbicide sprayer (w/direct ODA cert supervisor), hot melt plastic truck, walk behind paint striper, work boat; 16’ (OR boater cert.), concrete mixer, vacuum trailer, other small power equipment (hand blowers, chain saw, limb saw, misc. hand tools), portable radio.
• Works in inclement weather conditions; performs heavy manual labor; loads/ unloads all types of heavy materials; works with Corrections workers.
• May take part in chemical hazard cleanups, according to training given.
• Participate in basic incident command training; may participate in drills to maintain proficiency in supporting ECC activities, including carrying out field work in connection with ECC operations; may be assigned clerical/ support, incident liaison, or other duties at any location within or near the county; Emergency Management duties may require working long hours outside normal business hours, weekend/holiday work, and may occur with little or no advance notice; may assist in emergency / field inspections of infrastructure.
• Performs other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent; AND
• Any combination of six months experience in controlling or directing traffic, performing semi-skilled road maintenance/construction work, exterior work that includes heavy manual repetitive labor activities, or other closely related areas or activities; OR
• Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.
• This is a Safety Sensitive/Special Needs position. Must pass a post offer drug screen, including testing for marijuana.
• Finalists may be required to pass a physical examination which includes agility evaluation by a county appointed medical doctor.
• Dependent on work area assignments, regular status employees may be required to complete the following County trainings/ certifications:
• County and Department New Employee Orientation
• Work Zone Traffic Control (flagger)
• Awareness and Limited Operations' Level Hazardous Material Response
• Forklift
• Employee development trainings