Road Tech Trainee, I or II

Road Tech Trainee, I or II

Salary

$54,004.12 - $75,928.00 Annually

Location

715 SE Grizzly Rd Madras, Oregon, OR

Job Type

Full Time FTE with Benefits

Job Number

2026_GE94

Department

Public Works/Roads

Opening Date

10/06/2026

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Description

Prioritize your health and wellbeing!

Work for Jefferson County and take advantage of six month's worth of vacation and sick leave upfront and low-cost family health insurance! Enjoy work-life balance.

Application review date - 10/26/2026

Trainee - $54,004.12 - $58,912.56

Road Tech I - $54,004.12 - $69,025.45

Road Tech II - $59,404.53 - $75,928.00

Summary

Trainee - In a training capacity with close supervision, performs a variety of unskilled manual labor and limited semi-skilled tasks in support of road, bridge, traffic markings and sign construction, maintenance and operational functions; and other work as required. Incumbent required to obtain a manual-transmission CDL for advancement to Road Tech I per the attached Addendum. Road Tech I - Under supervision performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads, bridges, culverts and other related structures including rock crusher. Will operate a variety of construction and light vehicle equipment. Road Tech II - Operates a variety of equipment involving the manipulation of auxiliary controls; performs a variety of manual tasks associated with Public Works. This position operates a variety of medium to large sized trucks and equipment involving the manipulation of auxiliary controls and performs a variety of manual tasks associated with public works. RT II performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads, bridges, culverts and other related structures including rock crusher. A RT II demonstrates self-control, situational awareness, proper planning, caution, and foresight when using heavy equipment.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Road Tech Trainee is the entry-level position in the Road Tech series and does not require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Incumbents are primarily responsible for performing unskilled and limited semi-skilled tasks to assist staff in the safe and efficient operation of a variety of road, bridge, traffic markings and signs, general road maintenance repair, and vegetation management. Incumbents assist in and learn to perform tasks associated with road systems, bridge, traffic signs and marking, and general repair and maintenance. Work is typically performed in a team setting. Road Tech I - Works under the general supervision of the Public Works Director or Public Works Supervisor and may report for daily work assignments to a RT II, or RT III-Team Leader. Supervising other staff is not a normal responsibility of this class. The RT I represents the second level of the Road Technician career ladder. RT I will be qualified to participate with RT II in any skill area, however, will concentrate on general labor and use of hand tools and lighter duty equipment. Road Tech II - Works under the general supervision of the PW Director or PW Supervisor and may report for daily work assignments to a fellow RT II, or RT III-Team Lead. Demonstrates leadership and may be called upon to direct subordinates in regard to material and equipment needs for specified projects. The RT II is the second, and senior level in a multi-tiered career path for maintenance and construction of public works. Advancement potential exists to RT III-Team Lead for incumbents having advanced skills in multiple unrelated areas, for example, heavy equipment professional, crusher operation, certified welder, and private heavy civil construction professional.

Essential Duties

Trainee

• Complies with applicable federal/state laws, Jefferson County Policies and Procedures, and relevant Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Maintains confidential communications and protect confidentiality of records/information.
• Maintains respectful and professional conduct with supervisor, co-workers and customers.
• Learns and performs routine road maintenance and construction methods and practices.
• Learns and uses safe working practices
• Learns and follows instructions
• Learns and applies safe and effective use of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Works effectively as part of a team or independently
• Applies learned techniques, processes and procedures
• Performs measurements and basic math; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees; maintain positive public relations at work sites; notice and report safety problems and simple maintenance needs; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; learn to layout and paint or apply street markings.
• Assists with work zone traffic control; serves as flagger on maintenance crews; directs traffic around hazards or crews in the roadway; sets out temporary road signs, traffic cones, and barricades.
• Performs a variety of manual labor tasks including brush removal trimming trees, shrubs, and other plants; cutting, stacking, and spraying weeds with herbicide.
• Assists higher level Road Techs in the repair and maintenance of roads and right-of-way's; digs ditches; rips asphalt, places asphalt; shovels, rakes, patches, fill cracks with crack-seal, and levels hot asphalt and cold-mix asphalt; cleans and installs culverts; removes debris from roadway and shoulders; prepares potholes, cracked, and broken pavement for patching; loads and unloads tools, equipment, and materials.
• Learns to operate and then operates a variety of hand tools and small power tools; operates power broom in sweeping roads; operates front-end loader; operates jackhammer in cutting pavement and demolition of asphalt or concrete; pressure washers; operates small roadside mowers and weed eaters.
• Assists with minor servicing, adjustment and maintenance on vehicles and equipment used.
• Operates vehicles and trucks not requiring a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) to transport materials and equipment to work sites; learns to perform and performs pre and post safety inspection on vehicles.
• Assists in snow and ice removal; installs vehicle chains.
• May assist in orienting new employees to work environment and safety practices.
• May perform supervised sign maintenance.
• May access computer information such as inventory and maintenance records, safety and data sheets; completes forms and writes basic reports (timecards) on work, time and materials used.
• Other duties as required.

Road Tech I

• Perform heavy manual labor, digging ditches, asphalt patching and paving, chip sealing, asphalt crack sealing, concrete placement, cleaning and installing culverts, cutting and burning brush and trees, spraying weeds, removing obstacles from roadway and adjacent areas, hand loading and unloading all types of materials into trucks.
• Work and perform duties at the rock crusher under supervision.
• All duties will be performed with appropriate PPE and safety requirements met
• Complete routine manual work preparing and installing traffic signs, repairing guard rails, fences, signposts, and mailboxes.
• Control traffic manually through and around construction and maintenance projects.
• Operate a variety of medium to large equipment including dump trucks also includes plowing snow in inclement weather
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Road Tech II

• Cleaning and inspecting culvert pipelines, sweeping, earthwork, public infrastructure construction, installing, leveling, compacting, and maintaining asphalt and concrete, metal fabrication, masonry, rock crusher operations, and other utility labor.
• Operates small-to-heavy construction equipment such as the chip spreader, paving machine, crane, sweeper, backhoe, water truck, loader, grader, concrete/asphalt saws, chain saws, flusher, and other equipment assigned to Road Technician classifications.
• Identifies needed repairs and may perform routine preventive maintenance of vehicles and large equipment.
• Available to respond to urgent situations or emergencies and performs snow/ice and other weather-related response.
• Participates and may independently inspect the work of independent contractors performing public works construction.
• Prepares material and labor cost estimates for construction and maintenance assignments.
• Constructs forms, places and finishes concrete structures for pipe collars, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and other related areas.
• Digs ditches and backfills trenches and holes.
• Breaks, excavates, and repairs concrete and asphalt surfaces.
• Works by hand, backhoe, or other mechanical excavator and performs general earthwork required for street or right of way maintenance.

Qualifications

Physical Abilities

Work is generally performed outdoor. Duties require frequent to continuous standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, balancing, digging, climbing, overhead reaching and repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulation. The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and push/pull 100 pounds. Duties also involve frequent to continuous exposure to loud noises, vibration, slippery and/or uneven surfaces, dust, fumes from exhaust, paint and welding, hot oil, asphalt, and chemicals, working at heights, traffic and electrical hazards, and adverse weather conditions including extreme temperatures.

Trainee

Education and Experience

High school graduate or equivalent with at least six months experience in the operation and maintenance of motorized equipment. Experience indicating a basic understanding of office equipment, basic math skills, state laws pertaining to operation of motor vehicles and equipment on roads and highways, and occupational hazards and safety precautions, standard traffic signs and markings.

Licenses/Certificates:

Valid Oregon Driver's License with acceptable driving record; within 24 months of hire (12 months preferred), able to obtain a valid Oregon Class A unrestricted Commercial Driver's License (CDL), with tanker endorsement.

Road Tech I

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of operation and maintenance requirements of trucks and less complex power-driven equipment. Familiar with materials, methods, practices and equipment used in road, bridge and culvert maintenance. Understanding of traffic laws and rules involved in light vehicle, truck and equipment operations including traffic control operations.

Education and Experience

High school graduation or equivalent required. Experience in the operation of dump, platform or other types of light trucks, asphalt patching truck, air compressor, power brooms, static/vibratory rollers, wheel loaders, three axle trucks with trailers, backhoes and related equipment preferred.

Road Tech II

Knowledge and Skills

The position requires in-depth knowledge of: Methods and techniques of construction, maintenance, and repair related to public works. Inspection, servicing, repair, or replacement methods used in road maintenance, or storm drain/Culvert sewer systems. Skill in using the full range of equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of all Public Works facilities, including medium to heavy machinery. Recognize occupational hazards and unsafe work practices. And skill in performing metal fabrication and welding, or cutting, and repairing pipe. Personal computers sufficient to access information, prepare correspondence, and send e-mail. Sufficient math skills to record distance and volume measurements. Sufficient human relation skills to work as part of a collaborative team, demonstrate professional courtesy to customers and staff. Knowledge in the application, care, maintenance and safe operation of PW equipment.

Education and Experience

Typically requires at least three years as a Road Technician I or equivalent experience.

Road Scholar 1 certification and other leadership training. Basic understanding of weed characteristics and the chemicals with the successful passing of the Laws and Safety exam.

Positive performance appraisals while working as a Road Technician I for the most recent 2 years. High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience in operating the following types of equipment: grader, crawler tractor, patching truck, air compressor, power broom, static/vibratory rollers, wheel loader, three axle trucks with and without trailer, and backhoes.

Licenses and Certificates for Road Tech I and II

Must have a valid Oregon Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Must have or be able to obtain: a First-Aid Card, a Certified Flagger's Card, & a valid Oregon Class A unrestricted Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement within nine months of employment.

Supplemental Information

Background Check: post offer physical and drug test.

Probationary Requirement: Successful completion of a 9- month probationary period.

• Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical, with Vision and Dental coverage - low-deductible plan with low premium for employee + family

• Deductible: $200 single / $600 family

• Employee monthly premium (Single, Married, or Family coverage) $149.08 (July 2026 - July 2027 rates)

• VEBA HRA Account - $1,000 annual employer contribution

• Vacation Leave - option to front-load 6 months of vacation leave on start date

Length of ServiceHours per MonthDays per Year (based on 8 hr/day)First 2 Years (0-24 Months)9.3414.02 Years (25-48 Months)11.016.54 Years (49-72 Months)12.6719.06 Years (73-96 Months)14.3421.58 years (97-120 Months)16.024.010 Years (121-144 Months)16.6725.012+ Years (145+ Months)17.3426.0

• Sick Leave - 8 hours per month (option to front-load 6 months of vacation leave on start date)
• 11 Paid Holidays, plus Christmas Eve Day holiday when Dec 24th falls on Monday-Thursday
• Oregon PERS Retirement (employer/employee participation varies)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 457(b) Deferred Comp Plans Available
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Life, Short Term Disability, Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Dental, Hospital, and Vision)
• Flexible Spending Plans (FSA) - healthcare and dependent care
• Discounted Air Ambulance membership available
• Life Insurance, up to $40,000 employer paid: $20,000 if enrolled in LIUNA health plan. An additional $20,000 policy from Mutual of Omaha for the 2026 calendar year; continuation of this policy is an annual decision by the Board of County Commissioners.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least 6 months of experience operating and maintaining motorized equipment (e.g., tractors, farm equipment)?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid Oregon driver's license and a basic understanding of state laws related to operating motor vehicles and equipment on roads and highways, including hazards, safety precautions, and standard traffic signs/markings?

• Yes
• No

04

This position requires completion of coursework and testing to obtain an unrestricted manual-transmission CDL driver's license within 24 months of hire. Are you willing to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have at least 3 months of experience that provide you with a basic understanding of office equipment (e.g., computers, printers, copiers, fax machines)?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division?

• Yes
• No

07

Please briefly describe your experience working in the right-of-way performing road maintenance activities.

08

Do you possess a valid Oregon unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver's License?

09

Please describe why this is a good time in your career to work for Jefferson County Public Works.

Required Question

Employer Jefferson County, (OR)

Address 66 SE D Street

Suite E

Madras, Oregon, 97741

Phone 541-325-5000

Website https://www.jeffco.net/hr