Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

This position is primarily assigned to Road and Bridge Maintenance Crews (including signs, pavement markings and vegetation) and may be temporarily reassigned to other department workgroups with alternative report-to-work locations and work schedules.

• 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 pilot and tail vehicles.

• Work may include digging ditches; shoveling; installing and maintaining culverts; cutting and chipping brush; litter pick-up / nuisance control removal; clean and maintain shops, grounds, vehicles, and equipment.

• Shovel and rake hot mix asphalt or cold mix; apply tack oil; prepare and apply crack sealant.

• Stands for long periods of time; walks long distances; works in inclement weather conditions; performs heavy manual labor; loading/ unloading all types of heavy materials; works with Corrections workers.

• Works in inclement weather conditions aids in storms response and recovery including ice, snow control, flooding, high water, and wind damage.

• Potential equipment operated may include 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.

• Adequately communicate and access information via the computer (i.e., effectively uses and responds to e-mails)

• 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 for the Position

• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
• This is a Safety Sensitive/Special Needs position. Must pass a post offer drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy #518 is located at: https://www.co.marion.or.us/BOC/Pages/policies.aspx
• 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
    • Some trainings are presented and/ or must be completed on-line.
• These are temporary assignments that are represented by a union.
• These are full-time temporary jobs, which are eligible for overtime.
• Typical Roads Division Summer Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday – Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Work schedule dependent on work area daily assignment and needs of the department.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.