Medium Equipment Operator; Internal

Medium Equipment Operator

Yamhill County has two regular, full-time positions for Medium Equipment Operators. In this role you will operate moderately complex automotive equipment; perform skilled manual tasks and do other related work as required.

Supervision Received:
Works under the direct supervision of a Supervisor or Lead Worker of a higher grade who assigns duties, observes performance, and inspects work for conformance to road maintenance standards.

Supervision Exercised:
May exercise working supervision over a few assistants or laborers engaged in semi-skilled tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities Include Essential Functions of Positions Assigned to This Classification. Depending on Assignment, the Employee May Perform a Combination of Some or All of the Following Duties:

• Truck driver - operates dump trucks and trucks over 36,000 lbs. GVW in hauling and dumping construction materials for road and bridge maintenance activities, including trailers and attachments.
• Brush Cutter - operates heavy tractor in cutting brush along roadsides and rights-of-way.
• Heavy Roller Operator - operates rollers over 6 tons in asphalt and sub-grade operations.
• Backhoe - operates backhoe in ditching and culvert installation operations.
• Aqua Tech Flusher - operates culvert flushing equipment in cleaning and maintaining drainage systems.
• Loader operator - operates rubber-tire front-end loaders in loading materials and related tasks.
• Force Feed Loader - operates loader in ditching and soil removal operations.

The Benefits

Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:

• 15 paid holidays per year.
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $89.02/month for PPO and $0 monthly for HMO for 2026 to 2027 plan year. *

* Subject to the AFCSME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026).

Our Community

Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains.

Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.

Required Information

Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsor ships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.

Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits.

Documents included with this identifying information will be removed from the application packet.

Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.

Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at  or via email at .

Veterans' Preference

Under Oregon law ORS  veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, please complete and attach all the following.

• Veteran's Hiring Preference (Veterans Preference Hiring Form-PDF)
• Supporting Documentation- (Refer to VA Preference form for list)

If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at  or via email at .

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