PW Maintenance Worker - Street Maintenance Services

The following description provides a general idea of duties and responsibilities of the position. Workload is demanding and often varied. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Assists in performing duties such as transportation system preventative maintenance and repair/replacement activities, including maintaining and repairing asphalt, gravel, and concrete surfaces. Performs all phases of asphalt, gravel, and concrete patching, paving, repair, and maintenance, grading and rock unimproved streets and shoulders, maintains and repairs bike lanes and ADA ramps. Transportation system preventative maintenance and repair/replacement activities also include fabrication, installation, and maintenance of traffic control and informational signs.

Installs, repairs, and maintains pavement and curb markings.

Combination of education, training, or experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Knowledge and understanding of work-related safety practices, OSHA and environmental rules and regulations, particularly regarding work in confined space and/or hazardous conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instruction and to exchange routine information.
• Basic understanding of simple work processes, methods, or equipment. Ability to learn job-related information and techniques.
• Ability to learn required physical skills that can be learned on the job over a relatively short period of time.
• Effective communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills. Ability to use ordinary conversational skills and courtesy to exchange routine information and provide routine assistance.
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented environment, but also work alone at a work‑site under supervisory direction while performing duties thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with Department policy.
• Ability to get along well with coworkers and maintain effective work relationships.
• Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime and on weekends as needed.

• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Oregon Driver's License.
• Possession of a valid Oregon Class B Commercial driver's license with no air brake restriction and tank endorsements preferred.
• Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment background/criminal history check.