Roads Team Leader

Hourly Pay (MIN $25.53/HR - MAX $29.86/HR)

Jefferson County is seeking applicants for a Roads Team Leader in the Public Works Department.

Performs assigned duties necessary to support the operation of various small to heavy equipment engaged in road construction, repair, and maintenance of County roads.  The Roads Teams Leader may coordinate the daily activities of assigned staff members. 

This position works under the general supervision of the Roads Supervisor. It may work as a lead person to direct subordinates regarding material and equipment needs for specified projects and act as the Roads Supervisor in their absence.  

***Please click HERE to review the full Jefferson County Job Description***

 This recruitment will remain open until filled.  The next review of applications is on June 30, 2023

• Schedules, organizes, and guides work projects, including estimating time and materials, equipment and supplies, and making field crew assignments. 
• Operates and trains others in using small to heavy construction equipment such as the paving machine, chip spreader, road construction trucks, backhoe, loader, grader, roller, concrete saw, and other equipment assigned to Pubic Works.
• Performs asphalt paving activities, including paver operation, chip spreader operation, raking, roller operation, and paving operations planning.
• Produces, installs, repairs, and maintains street signs. Supports a wide variety of County requests by overseeing and participating in traffic control and equipment operation.  
• Performs various tasks in maintaining or constructing highways, bridges, and other public works projects.

Education and Experience
 High School Diploma or equivalent.
 

A qualified applicant will have at least two years of experience in a similar Roads crew role. A preferred applicant will have at least five years of experience in the (Government Sector).
 

The ideal candidate will also have Road Scholar 1 & 2 certifications; and training certificates such as APWA’s 90 hours of instruction in Public Works Supervision and Management, ODOT’s ACP, Bridge, Environmental, or Construction Inspector Training Certification
 
 Knowledge and Skills

• The position requires a considerable working knowledge of the methods and techniques of road construction and road maintenance. 
• Requires knowledge of: Inspection, servicing, repair, or replacement methods used in road construction/maintenance, right of way weed control and abatement, rock crusher operations, or storm drainage systems. 
• Occupational hazards and safe work practices sufficient to conduct training and observe work behavior in the field. 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Must have the ability to communicate via Outlook E-Mail
          

Licenses and Certificates
Must have a valid Oregon Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. Must have a valid unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement or be able to obtain it within nine to twelve months of hire.
 
Working Conditions      
Work is performed indoors and outdoors where some safety considerations exist from physical labor and truck operations. Must be able to work seven days a week outside of regular work hours as directed.
 

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate well with government officials, elected officials, supervisors, employees, and the public
• Sufficient vision, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to examine weeds, and other plants, read chemical labels, transport and operate spraying and other application devices
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to transport and operate spraying and other application devices; separating noxious weeds from differing plant species and using office equipment
• Sufficient personal mobility, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to transport and mix chemicals weighing up to 70 pounds, enter, operate, and exit motor vehicles and All-Terrain Vehicles

 
 Probationary Requirement
 This position is based on the successful completion of a nine-month probationary period.
 
 

***Please click HERE to review the full Jefferson County Job Description***

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Low-cost group medical plan (employee pays $118 a month to include family coverage) 
  1. Access to Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Network 
  2. Deductible of $200 (individual) or $600 (family) per year
  3. Co-Insurance is primarily 80%/20% for in-network services
  4. Max Out of Pocket of $2,200 (individual) or $4,600 (family) per year
  5. Office Visit Co-Pay of $15 for both general and specialist
  6. Low-cost Prescription Drug co-pay

• Vacation (Earn 8 hours a month to start)
• Sick Leave (Earn 8 hours a month to start)
• Nine paid Holidays
• Oregon PERS Retirement (employer/employee participation varies)
• 457(b) Deferred Comp Plans Available
• VEBA HRA Account employer contribution (Optional - see HR for details)

Salary : $53,307 - $62,348