Job Summary
Public Works Road Maintenance & Operations is responsible for maintaining infrastructure that our community uses every day. Staff can be proud of the difference they make in the lives of the traveling public. This position is vital to the emergency response of the county. Not only is there day-to-day work of maintaining our county roads, but there’s also inclement weather events such as snow and flooding that bring the staff together to work as a team to keep the roads open.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Experience in highway maintenance, highway or building construction, farming, forestry or landscaping or any other labor intensive work experience that directly involves the skills necessary to operate machinery, small tools, power tools, vehicles or equipment.
Must possess or obtain within six (6) months of hire a Commercial Driver’s License Class A with ‘N’ tanker endorsement. Clark County will incur the cost of sending new hires to a Commercial Driver’s License training school within their probationary period for those that do not have this license when hired.
Must be able to obtain a State of Washington Flagger’s card prior to start date.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Knowledge of: Function and use of tools and equipment identified above; safety practices required in maintenance functions.
Ability to: Perform labor intensive tasks for extended periods under unfavorable weather conditions such as extreme heat or cold in a safe and efficient manner; safely use and operate tools and equipment; perform physically demanding work requiring lifting, bending, stooping, standing and turning as job duties require; work cooperatively as a crew member; read and interpret written instructions and documents, and to follow oral instructions; must be able to work varying schedules and work overtime as needed.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Use various hand tools in maintaining roads and drainage, and in controlling vegetation. Operate equipment including but not limited to the following: Trucks (3 and 5 yard, ladder, pickup, flatbed), sander, chipper, movers, water wagon, snow plow, rotary broom, rock spreader box, loaders and rubber and steel tired rollers (up to 10 tons).
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.