Striper Operator
About The Position
The Department of Community Services’ Transportation Division is looking for a Striper Operator to join its Road Maintenance team. As a Striper Operator, you will perform technical duties and skilled manual labor in the placement and removal of long-line road striping, pavement markings, road signs and other related traffic aids and road maintenance work. The Multnomah County Transportation Division manages and preserves the County road infrastructure and provides a safe and efficient transportation system that supports economic and community vitality. With 297 miles of roads, 6 Willamette River bridges, over 20 smaller bridges, and over 1,750 culverts to manage, our staff is committed to maintaining the community’s livability. Our primary goals are to help people safely get to where they need to go, to protect the public investment by preserving our transportation infrastructure, to support social equity and economic well being, and to help plan for the future transportation needs of Multnomah County. As part of the Department of Community Services, it is our department's mission is to preserve harmony between natural and built environments, keep people and pets safe, and ensure every voice is heard through a diverse group of programs including Land Use Planning, Transportation, Animal Services, Elections, and Business Services. This department is an incredibly diverse department and your role will be too. Multnomah County is located in Northwestern Oregon where the Columbia and Willamette rivers meet. The County covers 465 square miles and encompasses the Portland metropolitan area including the cities of Portland, Gresham, Lake Oswego, and five other cities. With over 800,000 residents, Multnomah County is Oregon's most populous county. More than 5,600 Multnomah County employees provide citizens with a wide range of health and human services, public safety services and other government programs.
Requirements
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
- Two years in traffic maintenance operations and/or road maintenance experience
- Possession of a valid Class A CDL with air brake endorsement and the ability to obtain a Hazmat and a Tanker endorsement within 60 days of date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff, peers, superiors and community members to gain cooperation and support.
- Demonstrated skills in change management, understanding needed change, and working with staff to implement changes while maintaining positive morale.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure, demonstrating the ability to make sound decisions and to think clearly and quickly while mastering multiple tasks.
Responsibilities
- Using specialized road striping truck to apply striping materials in the proper place, time and amounts
- Providing flagging duties during projects and operate the pilot truck
- Installing and maintaining traffic devices
- Researching, interpreting and ensuring installations are performed in accordance with codes and regulations
- Diagnosing, repairing and maintaining striping equipment
- Assisting with sign fabrication, including cutting, routering and drilling sign blanks
- Supervising small work crews and others in Pavement Marking and Traffic Devices work
Benefits
- Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
