Road Maintenance Worker

Job Summary

Operate heavy equipment that requires considerable knowledge of equipment capability, county road system, and road system structures. This position is distinguished from the Road Maintenance Worker 1 (Light) and (Medium) classifications by the types of equipment assigned, complexity of work performed, and the level of decision making.

This position can be filled at a 2 or 3 level depending on qualifications. Lower‑Level Option:
The goal is to fill this position as a Road Maintenance Worker 3; however, applicants who meet the qualifications for the Road Maintenance Worker 2 are encouraged to apply. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies, and this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies.

• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work‑life balance
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave. Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium
  • Medical, Dental and Vision – cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
  • County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contributions.
    • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for items that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance (e.g., Ibuprofen, Tylenol, and other preventative medications).
    • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered.
• Generous retirement contributions
  • After 6 months of employment:
    • County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary toward Oregon PERS.
    • County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary; you can add more if desired.
• Free award‑winning wellness program
  • Interactive, personalized approach focused on your whole health.
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges, and fun activities.
  • Monetary incentives and prizes to engage everyone and meet individual needs.
• 100% employer‑paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long‑Term Disability coverage
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates.
• Annual salary range
  • $51,012 – $71,138 – Road Maintenance Worker 2
  • $55,559 – $77,415 – Road Maintenance Worker 3
  • Position guarantees two salary raises within first year as long as performance is in good standing.
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• Road Maintenance Worker 2
  • 1 year of technical training beyond high school.
  • 4 years of experience in Road Maintenance, Road Construction, Paving, Heavy Equipment operations or closely related fields.
• Road Maintenance Worker 3
  • Associate’s degree or two‑year technical certificate.
  • At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the position or specialization.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered equivalent.

• Valid Oregon CDL Class A driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain an ODOT Flagcard within 6 months after hire.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 6 months after hire.

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.